capacitor question

[teekster]

I have a capacitor in-line with my sub amp. As I live in MN, my boat is going away to storage for about 6 months.
My question is: Is it safe to just disconnect the power lead from the battery, or do I need to discharge the cap? The cap is in a location that is not easy to reach. If I can, I would like to ignore it.
PS. I don't want to start a discussion on the controversial nature of capacitors here.
thanks,
Teek

[1stepcloser]

I have a capacitor in-line with my sub amp. As I live in MN, my boat is going away to storage for about 6 months.
My question is: Is it safe to just disconnect the power lead from the battery, or do I need to discharge the cap? The cap is in a location that is not easy to reach. If I can, I would like to ignore it.
PS. I don't want to start a discussion on the controversial nature of capacitors here.
thanks,
Teek
The cap will discharge itself over that time period.
When you rehook the battery I would recommend using the resistor that came with the cap, or just put a test light inline when you do.
As far as controversy, Whatever do you mean? :D

[rivercrazy]

Oh one of those energy supply sources

[1stepcloser]

Oh one of those energy supply sources
Exactly!

[ROZ]

Oh one of those energy supply sources
A power source?
you slippin' :D

[1stepcloser]

A power source?
you slippin' :D :confused:
Sure. It supplies extra power to the amps when deep bass notes hit. :cool:

[h2oski2fast]

Here we go again. :hammerhea :boxingguy :argue: :) :eek: :2purples:

[rivercrazy]

I was being sarcastic! :D

[Flashover]

OH Please lets don't open this can of worms again... :hammerhea :hammerhea Do us all a favor and just go plug that thing into the wall and watch it blow up and catch on fire.. :2purples: