Capasitors Charging

I just purchased a cap for my system. And i was wondering if anyone has the CORRECT way to pre charge them. Also I am wondering if i run extra lights( for under the car and interior) If it is a good idea to get another cap for this? Or another battery? The alt is already at it's max for output, I believe it is up around 140+, I have no dimming problems!

Any help on this would be great.

Thank you
Peter

if you have no dimming problems then why did you get a cap? You bought a bandaid when you don't even have a cut.

ok, I have a bandaid...lol... k if i was going to install it how do I pre charge it. I know there is a way and i want to make sure it is done right.
Thank you
Peter

to charge it have the negative side already hooked up - then attach a 1k ohm resistor to end of the power wire and touch the other end of the resistor to the positive cap post for a few seconds. Then you can attach the power to it without it arcing.

thanks for the info....I tried the cap and the manufacturer an have the thing back.....i need to upgrade the alt, wiring and battery... caps are useless in this application.. not against them just NO THANKS..Hey thanks guys for all the info...
Peter

they only help sometimes ... if it has a digital voltmeter, it's worthless