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Boss CAP3.5B (BLACK w/ BLUE)

3.5 Farad Digital Capacitor

  • 4.3

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When heavy bass notes in your music hit, the current demand on your system greatly increases and could cause voltage drops. This stiffening capacitor acts as a power reservoir, instantaneously supplying added power to keep your system playing strong.
  • 3.5 Farad Digital Capacitor
  • Color: BLACK W/BLUE Design
  • Digital voltage level display
  • Chrome finish terminals
  • Includes mounting brackets
  • 20V DC
  • 24V Surge
  • Dimensions (without mounting brackets): 11"L x 4"W x 4"H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Capacitor Specifications
Capacitance (farads) 3.5 farads
LCD Meter Display Yes
Maximum Input Gauge Size Any Gauge with use of Ring Terminal AWG
Maximum Output Gauge Size Any Gauge with use of Ring Terminal AWG
Built-In Distribution Block No
Primary Color Black
Secondary Color Blue
Illumination Red
Width 4"
Height 4"
Depth 11"
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Manufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Boss CAP3.5B (BLACK w/ BLUE)
Average Customer Rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.3
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Durability
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Value
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April 15, 2010 Good for low watt system that is about 600watts.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Tim from Tucson, AZ
Overall
  • 3.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 3.0
Features
  • 2.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 3.0
I bought this over six months ago in hopes of stopping the dimming in my truck. I have this one and another one that is Boss too, but my set up is pulling too much for the both of them. I have a 1200 watt mono one channel Phoenix Gold RDS pared with a 10" Phoenix Gold RDS DVC 2400 watt peak. Here's the thing if I don't have it turned all the way up, it does fine, but as soon as I turn it up the voltage meter drops on my Alt gauge when it's pulling for the lows, but the highs and mids it does okay. It's not as bad when I'm going down the road neither. All together I have 5.5 Farad in my truck, and they say you should have 1 farad for every 500 watts. I have done this and I still getting a dimming problem. I also can't adjust this one because the holes on top of the Cap were missed drilled. I didn't notice it until I had it installed, so what I am saying is I don't know if I would have this problem if I could re adjust it. It looks great and works for the money I paid. What I also like about it is, it came with every thing you needed and I looked around for a good priced one. This was the best priced one I found. Now, would I tell some one to buy this, well yeah if your starting out and your not going to spend a lot of money on your system. Now if you going to spend some money I would tell you to get StreetWire, Monster, Rockford, ECT. You do get what you pay for when it comes to car audio, but all and all it's not the worst thing out there by far. I have Boss car audio in my system ( crossover ), so I don't hate the brand at all
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March 29, 2010 Boss CAP3.5B (BLACK w/ BLUE)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Konstantin from Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I mounted this CAP 2 months ago and so far it's working good. It made significant increase in the power output from my two amps in the car. A good buy.
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March 17, 2010 Good Cap for the Price
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Trent from Cincinnati, OH
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 4.0
Having only a 1600w max system, a 3.5 Farad capacitor should more than do the trick to help with headlight dimming. This one works pretty well, but I do still notice very slight dimming when I'm parked and the volume is way up. Having said that, at slightly more reasonable volumes it works like a charm and has a cool light display, too. I would recommend to people with systems around my 1500w, but anything much higher I would probably invest in a more expensive cap. Overall, it's a good product - don't hesitate if you're on a budget!
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March 14, 2010 Nice Cap
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Scott from Tucson, AZ
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Works good. My amp never clips out. Headlights still dim a little, but not as bad. I just need a alternator with a little more amperage. Voltage display is a nice touch.
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July 30, 2009 Good price, excellent product
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Lite Skin from San Diego, CA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
This cap works very well, and it looks excellent in the back of the car. My battery doesn't die, my lights don't dim, and I have a very high powered amp with a 12" w7 JL in the trunk. With components and so forth. So, I guess it's doing it's job! Oo yes, and it has a nifty litle light presentation when you open the trunk. Sweet
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Ring Terminals
Use these ring terminals to connect the power and ground cable to the capacitor. The more surface area the ring terminal has to the capacitor's terminal, the better the connection will be.
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Resistors
Before a capacitor is connected directly to the 12V source, it must be charged. Using one of these resistors will allow you to safely charge your capacitor.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Boss
Model number: CAP3.5B
UPC: 791489108911
Weight: 6.00 lbs
Internal SKU: cap3-5b
Internal product ID: 13309