Kicker Amp Clipping

[E4NASH]

Ok, I got that part but which post on the Perko should the amps be connected to....1, 2, or common? Do I just pick one and let that be that??

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.

[EarmarkMarine]

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

[EarmarkMarine]

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

[MLA]

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.

[E4NASH]

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

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.

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.

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.

[MLA]

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.

Interesting, i never realized the Vt was a SVC sub. Its not one I would ever think about using for a boat install.

[E4NASH]

Interesting, i never realized the Vt was a SVC sub. Its not one I would ever think about using for a boat install.

I chose it because I didn't want to use a huge box as I didn't want sacrifice much leg room. From what I heard today it POUNDS! It turned out to be a pretty good choice...

[MLA]

I chose it because I didn't want to use a huge box as I didn't want sacrifice much leg room. From what I heard today it POUNDS! It turned out to be a pretty good choice...

It is a great sub, Ive used it many times in the Kicker loaded enclosures for pickups. The box and woofer fit perfectly under the back seat of the full size extended-cab trucks and is a perfect match with the ZX700.5

[E4NASH]

It is a great sub, Ive used it many times in the Kicker loaded enclosures for pickups. The box and woofer fit perfectly under the back seat of the full size extended-cab trucks and is a perfect match with the ZX700.5

Precisely why I chose it!