New member Username: Pike110Post Number: 3 Registered: Oct-05 | Is a 200 amp alt. enough for about 5000 to 6000 watts if it is not played to the max all of the time? |
Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1715 Registered: Jul-05 | there is a formular on www.bcae1.com to caculate that but i seriously doubt a 200 A alt can handle that load even @ low volume ..... |
New member Username: Pike110Post Number: 4 Registered: Oct-05 | what would i need for that kind of wattage? |
Silver Member Username: Need4bassWe-Be-Swamps, Louisiana Post Number: 129 Registered: Oct-05 | A battery bank. |
Silver Member Username: FandimReno, Nevada United State... Post Number: 369 Registered: Jun-05 | Yeah not even close. My system is at about 4000 RMS, and I had to upgrade to multiple batteries. The alternator will be good enough to mostly recharge the batteries during the off-peak times, but even at full charge, when you're really thumpin, expect to see it drop to 12v. |
New member Username: Pike110Post Number: 5 Registered: Oct-05 | Thanks guys...that helps a ton. |