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Thread: Kicker Amp Clipping
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04-28-2011, 07:06 PM #21
I mean I guess I am confused because one person says common, someone else says 2, and then someone says 1. I know that if its on 1 and it dies I can switch to number 2 and get going again. So I guess it doesn't matter which one it goes on. I just want it to be right and not have any problems.
SOLD! 2011 Mobius LSV 325HP EFI
Digital Cruise Pro, Wakeplate, Kenwood KM550U and KCA-RC107MR x2, Kicker ZXM700.5, Kicker 6.5 Cabins, 10'' Kicker CompVT sub, Wetsounds SYN 4, Wetsounds REV10s, Wetsounds WS420Q, Gravity VI Surf Ballast, Acme 537
Board: '12 LF Harley (Monster) 139
Her Board: '11 Ronix Krush 128
Kids Board: '13 Ronix Vision 120
Skate: LF Faction 44
Surf: LF Custom Quad & XXX
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3/1 Truxx Lift, and some other stuff...
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04-28-2011, 07:17 PM #22
E4NASH,
I sure like the faucet analogy.
ALL electronics including the amplifiers, helm buss (which may include the HU supply) and alternator/starter feed should be attached to the dual battery 'common' post. Add a distribution block if needed when you can't stack it all on a single post but that's rare until you have a mammoth or highly complex system.
A completely separate byproduct would be if you have two large symmetrical deep cycle batteries comprising each bank, you can alternate their role ('stereo/accessory' battery while at rest) or (starting battery held in reserve) every other weekend. This will extend the life of both batteries.
David
Earmark Marine
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04-28-2011, 07:27 PM #23
Okay.
The dual battery switch will have three posts.
Common: connected to all electronics.
1: connected to battery #1.
2: connected to battery #2.
All other references to #1 or #2 will be related to the switch position as you connect to battery #1 or #2. When switched to battery #1 you are bridging #1post with the 'common' output post. Same scheme with position #2.
'Both' or 'all' is when both #1 and #2 are connected to the 'common' output post.
'Off' is when both #1 and #2 are totally disconnected.
I hope I'm helping the cause rather than hurting it here.
David
Earmark Marine
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04-28-2011, 09:26 PM #24
Is the Comp-Vt a loaded sub/enclosure and 2 Ohm at the terminal cap or is it a2 Ohm DVC raw driver? IF the later, how is it wired? 1 Ohm would be an issue, 4 ohm would just be reduced power.
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04-28-2011, 09:49 PM #25
Thanks David that helps. I also came across the Exile wiring diagram and it shows the ground being connected to battery # 2 (Stereo Battery) so I think we are all set.
As for the amp, installer says it has been working fine since I left him this afternoon and he is charging the battery. Maybe it was just low...I hope that is the case. He will continue to test it tomorrow.
The sub is a 2 Ohm single voice coil. The amp cannot see any other type of load with this sub on the sub channel.SOLD! 2011 Mobius LSV 325HP EFI
Digital Cruise Pro, Wakeplate, Kenwood KM550U and KCA-RC107MR x2, Kicker ZXM700.5, Kicker 6.5 Cabins, 10'' Kicker CompVT sub, Wetsounds SYN 4, Wetsounds REV10s, Wetsounds WS420Q, Gravity VI Surf Ballast, Acme 537
Board: '12 LF Harley (Monster) 139
Her Board: '11 Ronix Krush 128
Kids Board: '13 Ronix Vision 120
Skate: LF Faction 44
Surf: LF Custom Quad & XXX
Tow Rig:
2011 Toyota Tundra CrewMax TRD Magnetic Grey
3/1 Truxx Lift, and some other stuff...
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04-28-2011, 10:19 PM #26
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04-29-2011, 12:22 AM #27SOLD! 2011 Mobius LSV 325HP EFI
Digital Cruise Pro, Wakeplate, Kenwood KM550U and KCA-RC107MR x2, Kicker ZXM700.5, Kicker 6.5 Cabins, 10'' Kicker CompVT sub, Wetsounds SYN 4, Wetsounds REV10s, Wetsounds WS420Q, Gravity VI Surf Ballast, Acme 537
Board: '12 LF Harley (Monster) 139
Her Board: '11 Ronix Krush 128
Kids Board: '13 Ronix Vision 120
Skate: LF Faction 44
Surf: LF Custom Quad & XXX
Tow Rig:
2011 Toyota Tundra CrewMax TRD Magnetic Grey
3/1 Truxx Lift, and some other stuff...
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04-29-2011, 06:52 AM #28
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04-29-2011, 10:50 AM #29SOLD! 2011 Mobius LSV 325HP EFI
Digital Cruise Pro, Wakeplate, Kenwood KM550U and KCA-RC107MR x2, Kicker ZXM700.5, Kicker 6.5 Cabins, 10'' Kicker CompVT sub, Wetsounds SYN 4, Wetsounds REV10s, Wetsounds WS420Q, Gravity VI Surf Ballast, Acme 537
Board: '12 LF Harley (Monster) 139
Her Board: '11 Ronix Krush 128
Kids Board: '13 Ronix Vision 120
Skate: LF Faction 44
Surf: LF Custom Quad & XXX
Tow Rig:
2011 Toyota Tundra CrewMax TRD Magnetic Grey
3/1 Truxx Lift, and some other stuff...