[RFI] Big Farad versus Hybrid Caps?

Roger (K8RI) k8ri at rogerhalstead.com
Thu Jun 18 18:00:03 PDT 2009


I don't believe there is a more effective capacitor made than that big 
automobile battery.

73

Roger (K8RI)

kd4e wrote:
> Ignoring the hype and the prices - can someone address the 
> difference
> in technology between a big Farad cap and a Hybrid?
>
> http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/fp/tcat/28044/SFV/30046
>
> Something like this "Power Acoustik CAPCELL-300" (300A x 2 
> seconds)
> placed in-line with the vehicle DC supply, or at home 
> in-line with a big
> deep-cycle battery or a AC-DC power supply, sounds like a 
> cost-effective
> and compact way to make sure a solid state amp has all the 
> current it needs
> when it needs it.
>
> At home my plan is a US Battery 12V XC Sweeper-Scrubber 
> deep-cycle
> (Amp Hours @ 20hr. rate 155min./75A for 77A continuous) with 
> a 20A
> float charger.  If I add a big Farad or Hybrid it seems that 
> I should be fine
> for normal SSB operation of a 700W output solid state amp. 
> that usually
> wants about 60A @ 13.8VDC.
>
> WDYT?
>
>   


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