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The Install Bay IB-CAP1F

1.0 Farad Digital Car Audio Capacitor

  • 4.1

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  • The Install Bay Capacitor
  • 1 Farad capacitor designed for basic installations
  • Red digital voltage display
  • Perfect for systems up to 1000 watts
  • 18 Volt surge
  • Relieves extra strain placed on the battery and alternator
  • Voltage display is bright red
  • Each of the terminals are nickel plated
  • Designed for use with ring terminals
  • Two clear plastic brackets hold the capacitor firmly in place
  • Includes a resistor for charging the capacitor
  • Mounting hardware included
  • Color: Silver
  • Dimensions (without mounting legs): 10-1/4"L x 2-7/8"W x 2-7/8"H
  • Dimensions (with mounting legs): 10-1/4"L x 4-15/16"W x 3-1/4"H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Capacitor Specifications
Capacitance (farads) 1 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 Silver
Secondary Color Gray
Illumination Red
Width 2-7/8"
Height 2-7/8"
Depth 10-1/4"
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 The Install Bay IB-CAP1F
Average Customer Rating is 4.1 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.1
based on 17 Reviews
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Durability
  • 4.1
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Value
  • 4.4
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Features
  • 3.8
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Design
  • 4.1
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Usability
  • 4.4
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
April 23, 2010 This capacitor does most of its job
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Luis from Los Angeles, CA
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 4.0
This capacitor does its job of regulating the voltage to the amplifier. I still get my lights flickering. The bass is a bit more powerful (I did a voltage test), but if the bass is constant and does not give the capacitor any time to charge, the voltage will drop to 10v and your bass will start to skip. This capacitor is not bad, but I would recommend a better one for the same price.
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January 28, 2013 Cheap and useful
Review by
KYRGYZ from Sunnyvale, CA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I didn't know what is Cap means, so I went to my local audio store and got one of this for my 12 inch Pioneer, since I was using old battery, I was worrying, because of cheap price, but you know what, it works, and works great, I felt big difference in sound!! It worth it, but still, instead of cap save for better battery :)
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March 4, 2012 Does nothing
Review by
Trenten from Culpeper, VA
Overall
  • 1.0
Durability
  • 2.0
Value
  • 1.0
Features
  • 1.0
Design
  • 3.0
Usability
  • 3.0
I can't tell any difference with this item on my vehicle or not. I bought it to help out with my lights deeming every time my bass hit but there wasn't any noticeable difference made.
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January 7, 2012 great
Review by
Ricky from valdosta, GA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 3.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 3.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I had it for a while and it saved a little. Buy this and you should upgrade battery.
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December 12, 2011 Truly great cap!
Review by
Alexander from San Francisco, CA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I bought this 1F capacitor a while back for a project I was doing at the time. I was not expecting to get an exceptional product as the price was very reasonable. To my surprise the cap was great. Very well made and good looking too. If you are looking for a large low-voltage capacitor look no further.
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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: Install Bay
Model number: IB-CAP1F
UPC: 086429200061
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Internal SKU: ibcap1f
Internal product ID: 22840