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2 Amp Ground Question with Multiple Power Sources
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<blockquote data-quote="Woowoo32" data-source="post: 8828152" data-attributes="member: 688020"><p>I have a 2012 Ford F150 Platinum Crew Cab. I was saying that since my secondary battery would be grounded to the frame could I not ground my amps to the negative terminal of the battery?</p><p></p><p>Anyhow, after posting on other forums i got the feedback to first try to find better grounds for my current mono amp before installing a secondary battery as my power-to-amp combo is good enough to run my system off the stock charging system. I have 220a alternator which is a factory option with the tow package which is underrated per my conversation with Mechman Alternators. I also have done the BIG 3 to my Optima yellow top primary battery already. I have not done a resistance test on my current mono amp ground which is attached to the 2.5" seat lift. My issue is probably just my ground choice location.</p><p></p><p>If I am still having clipping lower than usual and/or headlights dipping alot when my system hits then i will install the secondary battery in parallel with the primary battery, fused at both ends, and hook my whole system up to the secondary battery.</p><p></p><p>I only have the gain turned halfway up to clipping and I am having the above issues. Clipping was tested using a handheld SMD.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Woowoo32, post: 8828152, member: 688020"] I have a 2012 Ford F150 Platinum Crew Cab. I was saying that since my secondary battery would be grounded to the frame could I not ground my amps to the negative terminal of the battery? Anyhow, after posting on other forums i got the feedback to first try to find better grounds for my current mono amp before installing a secondary battery as my power-to-amp combo is good enough to run my system off the stock charging system. I have 220a alternator which is a factory option with the tow package which is underrated per my conversation with Mechman Alternators. I also have done the BIG 3 to my Optima yellow top primary battery already. I have not done a resistance test on my current mono amp ground which is attached to the 2.5" seat lift. My issue is probably just my ground choice location. If I am still having clipping lower than usual and/or headlights dipping alot when my system hits then i will install the secondary battery in parallel with the primary battery, fused at both ends, and hook my whole system up to the secondary battery. I only have the gain turned halfway up to clipping and I am having the above issues. Clipping was tested using a handheld SMD. [/QUOTE]
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