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Andrew Larris Unregistered guest | About how much rms could i run on a 200 Amp Alternator? Thanks |
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Silver Member Username: PelonaPost Number: 619 Registered: Dec-05 | 2000. remember 100 amp 1000 watts rule |
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Platinum Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 11152 Registered: Dec-03 | actually that question can't be answered with the information given. a 200A alternator can supply 200A of current peak. You need to figure out how much current your car needs, and how much your audio system needs. use this to figure what you'll need: http://www.glasswolf.net/caraudio/charging.html remember also when your amp says it's 1000 watts (at whatever load) that's a peak RMS output, meaning at full volume, with a signal generator and non inductive load. With music being dynamic, speakers being a reactive load, and the fact that you don't play the stereo at full volume all the time, the truth is you probably don't use more than a few hundred watts of power continuously when using your stereo system regardless of the amp ratings. |
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Silver Member Username: PelonaPost Number: 650 Registered: Dec-05 | cuz i heard its around 10 watts per amp. when your playing full volume of course. |
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Platinum Member Username: GlasswolfWisteria, Lane USA Post Number: 11174 Registered: Dec-03 | that's only for class D amps. 80% efficient @ 12 volts ends up as 10:1 read the link |