Archive for the 'amps' Category

What is the process to upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amp service?

We’re remodeling our kitchen and have run out of available circuit slots. We thought about adding a subpanel or possibly replacing our main panel with one with more circuits. The other option is to go ahead and get upgraded service with a big panel.
We are wondering what the approximate price is [...]

How to add 2 amps to 1 Line out converter?

I have a 2010 Civic Lx and at the moment i have 2-12P3’s. Im wondering how i can wire 1 line out to 2 amps. 1 for the subs and 1 for the speakers to my stock Headunit. I really dont want to eliminate the Headunit right now is why im doing this. If [...]

How many amps can i safely upgrade my alternator to?

It is a mazda 2.0 liter. Currently has a 70 amp alternator. Need to upgrade it for efficiency reasons. Wondering how many amps I can go up to
I am building an HHO generator and would like it to have 30 amps to be able to run it. Thus i would like to put about a [...]

How do you calculate the amps in a capacitor if you know the voltage and number of farads?

A capacitor with 25 volts and 4,700 uf has how many amps, and how many amps would that be if I had four in parallel?
Capacitors don’t "have amps". You need to explain this better.
If you mean how much current you can draw from a charged capacitor, it depends on the load. Yes, if you [...]

How many amps can i run off of my head unit?

I have a PIONEER DEH-3100UB. I am running 2 amps at the moment and was wondering if I can run more to it or if their is connections which will allow me to add more! Also, do some head units have more plug ins for more amps or do they all have the same amount?
most [...]

How many amps of current does a typical (600W) car subwoofer amplifier need to operate?

I want to connect some car subwoofers inside my living room. I have some 120V ac to 12V dc converters to power the amplifier. I just need to know how many output amps to which the converter should be set.
Use this.http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/page2.asp#power

How many amps should my reciprocating saw be?

I’m an average DIYer and I’m looking to buy a reciprocating saw but have no many amps would be good for just average projects around the house. Need something that can cut wood, metal and plastic.
Mine is 5 amps but they vary depending on size of motor. The saw should have a tag on [...]

What are the advantages of tube bass amps to a solid-state bass amps?

I’m about to buy a new Ampeg bass amplifier. The amp i’m interested in come in a sold-state version and tube version, and are almost the same cost. I play with a Fender V-Jazz Bass, if that makes a difference. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tube amps and solid-state amps?
Advantage of tube is [...]

Where can I find the cheapest subwoofers and amps?

I am making a sculpture where I am going to use some subwoofers to make very loud, low frequency sounds (like under 60hz). I want to use about 6 subwoofers and will need three stereo amps or some sort of six channel amp. All I need are the raw speakers and amps. [...]

How many amps should i charge my rc car batteries at?

I have a couple of rc cars and some batteries and i am looking for a new charger to charge my batteries faster. Does it matter how many amps i use to charge my batteries? My batteries are 3800 mah batteries and 3000 mah batteries, and the charger im looking at charges at 4 amps. [...]