unhooking a system...

[tunerkid]

ok so i found someone that wants one of my subs and my amp. obviously i need to remove my system whcih is hooked up. sounds like a really dumb question, but what is the proper way to unhook it? i ask this because, a few years back, i blew a fuse, went to weebee to get a new one, and i was like can you jsut put it in, the guy was like no, you have to discharge your capacitor (i have a 1 farad cap) or else it will blow again. Annd now just last year my one car got totalled and i took out my system, and when i went to get all my stuff install in my new car, the cap was fried, i dont know if i did that when i took it out or what, but what do i need to do to safely remove my system without damaging any parts. thanks

 

[chico904]

Basically just pull out any rca's, and wires running out from the box and amp, and you are done

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

The cap there are special instructions to discharge it. IT should be in it's manual, if not check online.

Everything else is general as chico stated.

 

[Locke]

If you cannot find manufacturer specific instructions for discharging the capacitor, you can discharge it with a test light or some other such load. (after disconnecting it, of course) Leave the load on for a few seconds to make sure it is fully discharged, then short the leads together (or wire in a resistor) for storage.

 

[w8lifter21]

Using a domelight light bulb works also.
When you go to charge it do this:
1. Make sure the fuse under the hood is out and the car is off with the keys out the ignition
2. Hook up all your equipment and you capacitor. You can use a separate ground for the cap.
3. When you are all good to go, before you put your fuse in, place the light bulb between the two ends that your fuse would touch, wait for the light bulb to go out, then put your fuse back in.
4. Wear gloves, the bulb will be hot haha.

 

[Locke]

Although the OP's question has been answered, I will add, when you first charge the capacitor, you should do it with the amp off .