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Okay, my system is going to look like this: Clarion DRX7575 Diamond Audio MM(motorsport) 51/4's DA 1" tweeters JL 8W0s as a front stage powered by a: JBL BP80.4 amp(40amps) for my subs I will have 4 JL 15W6s running off of two JBL BP 1200.1s at 2 ohm.(80 amps each.) I also have an AudioControl EQX and an Epicenter but they really don't draw any current.(like 20-40 amps combined) Total current draw for all of my amps will be about 200 amps so I figure as of right now I will save cash and buy a second battery along with an isolator.(probably the fused streetwires series batteries) What size isolator should I buy? I can get one right now from an auto parts store for around 90 bux but it is 165 amps. Is that enough juice? I could buy ones from Stinger but they are herendous in pricing (like 300 bills for a 200 amp and that's my store cost from Circuit City) Any advice would be appreciated. I would run my car off of one battery and run the system off of the other(with the exception of the head unit) Another question is if I did this, would I really have to replace both batteries. Sorry for the long post, but I really had a lot to say. Thanks guys
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Posts: 16 | From: Sparta, NJ USA | Registered: Jan 2000
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I would dump the isolator idea, and get a large solenoid to separate the 2 batteries. Isolators generally work fine, however, since they use a bunch of diodes, and pretty much nothing else, they can fail easily, and you have a voltage drop across the diodes. Just my 2 cents.
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Alright, so the solenoid is the better way to go. But now I have some questions about that... How would I install this bad boy? and What should i look for when I go to buy one? thanks guys, you've been very helpful...
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Posts: 16 | From: Sparta, NJ USA | Registered: Jan 2000
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good idea to dump the isolator, you may want to try a Stinger 200 amp relay, they are only like $40 to normal buyers so if you get a cut from your job they are cheaper than that, and do a very good job.
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