Alternator power
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Alternator power
Will be installing a 1200 watt amp in 2001 civic lx. I am wondering if the alternater will be stong enough to handle that with two 12' subs rms 500 peak 1500 watts I want ot know before i buy a capacitor. if anyone has any experience help would be appreciated
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Re: Alternator power
Make and model of amp?
It takes about 180A to drive a 1500W amp, [peak demand], so question is, is that 1500W RMS or max watts?
Even if it is max watts that would make it about 750W RMS, [just over 100A to drive a 750W RMS amp].
You should be installing a bigger alt. 94
It takes about 180A to drive a 1500W amp, [peak demand], so question is, is that 1500W RMS or max watts?
Even if it is max watts that would make it about 750W RMS, [just over 100A to drive a 750W RMS amp].
You should be installing a bigger alt. 94
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