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ITEM#: 12329778These light-blocking, thermal-insulated curtain panels are featured in a variety of warm colors. The modern look with soft lines makes your living space cozy, the 100-percent polyester construction makes these blackout curtains easy to clean.
These panels are functional as well as elegant, and are machine washable to boot. Included tiebacks allow you to secure this pair in an open position, giving you control over levels of natural light throughout the day. Built in grommets with an antique bronze finish make quick work of hanging.
- Set includes: Two (2) panels
- Color options: Beige, black, burgundy, chocolate, grey, turquoise, royal and cardinal red
- Curtain style: Window panel
- Construction: Antique brass finish grommet
- Lining: Not lined
- Dimensions: 84 inches long x 52 inches wide
- Grommet Dimensions: 1.6 inches inner diameter x 2.7 inches rim diameter
- Tiebacks included
- Energy saving design
- Materials: 100-percent polyester
- Care instructions: Machine washable
For proper fullness, panels should measure 2-3 times the width of your window.
The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen.
|84 Inches
|Beige Black Blue Brown Green Grey Orange Pink Purple Red Tan
|Fabric Care
|Machine Wash
|Gallery Room
|Texture In Taupe Texture in Taupe
|Product Features
|Blackout Energy Efficient Insulated Thermal
|Window Treatment Header Type
|Pair measures 104 inches W x 84 inches L (Each panel measures 52 inches W x 84 inches L)
|100% Polyester
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Great quality curtains and if you have problems sleeping...this are the curtains for you!Read More
Perfect for the playroom
I got the damp and put them in the dryer like the instructions say, and all the wrinkles fell out from the packaging. I like that both sides are the same color. Some blackouts are white on the back side. Hide light well and hang nice. Great for the price!Read More
Love it
makes the room dark, keeps it coolRead More
Love it!
These drapes block out the sun, heat and cold and the colors are beautifulRead More
True Dark Panels
These curtains are wonderful. Bought them for my toddler's room and they truly make him believe the sun is taking a nap so he can, too. Purchased the red color to match his 'Cars' theme and they match his bedding perfectly. Seams are even on the bottom, but appears be an inch shorter in length than described so had to adjust down the existing rod. Washed without issue, but needed a quick ironing to get the remaining wrinkles out. Nice weight; makes the room feel cozy.Read More
good, useful, not glamorous
The good news is that these curtains are just about what the description offers. They are petroleum-based fabric that serves its darkening and insulating purposes well and even looks good enough. But they certainly offer no glamour or upgrading. In fact, one of their virtues is that they seem to recede into the background of the room. If I remember to pull them, the following morning the room is less chilly than if I do not. I like that. I will say that if I wanted badly enough to keep things warm or dark, I would buy two sets and have them hang more loosely. As it is, I am covering 86 inches of window with 84 inches of curtain and getting an acceptable minimum of return. Two other notes. The grommets are good and large making it easy to open or close the curtains with little effort. And, the olive color I ordered was much as shown and is not garish or cheap looking. I'm satisfied all 'round with this purchase including the rapid shipping and condition of the curtains on receipt.Read More
Fabulous Grommet Top Curtains
LOVE this product. Thick, luxurious fabric - same color front and back - that hangs like a dream. Quality and value in this product. Love it so much, I have purchased 3 sets. Tip: to remove packing wrinkles, toss in dryer and let spin for 10 minutes. The wrinkles will fall out when drapes are hung.Read More
More like Brownout
The curtain color is significantly darker in person than represented (beige, looks more like taupe or tan). I have had blackout curtains before that truly were impervious to light, but these show a little light through the material of the curtain. However, they are much more naturally draping than the truly blackout curtains I had before. So, these curtains do dim the room quite a bit, but you can always tell if the sun is up or not. The material has a nice feel to it and looks very substantial, nice texture. Too bad they missed the color, I find the beige much too dark for my decor. Overall I find this product functional but not quite as represented, but I will live with it for the price.Read More
Grommet Top Thermal Curtains
I purchased 5 prs of these curtains in CHOCOLATE BROWN for a new addition to our home. These curtains hang very nicely and are a great addition to our new room! Had bought some cheaper curtains also, but they couldn't stand up to the curtains from Overstock!! I am now considering purchasing another pr in a different color for a bedroom. LOVE THEM!!Read More
Uneven Length
I liked the feel and the look of the olive panels I ordered. However, the lengths of the two panels were a couple inches different. Also, one of the panels jutted up a couple inches from one end to the other. It was impossible to make them look good next to each other, so I had to return them.Read More
Questions & Answers
Hello Wienke11, each panel is approximately 84 inches long. Thank you for shopping with us.
what color is the back of your energy efficient curtain panel
Hello bud, the back colors are same color as the front, but it is little bit lighter. Thanks for shopping with us!
what is the lighter in this line: beige or biscuit? any difference in fabric thickness? price is considerably different for same size....
Hello coolcat139, please provide the item number for the biscuit panel you would like this compared to. Thank you for shopping with us.
are these a velvet type fabric?
Hello skinnerfamily4, the material is 100% polyester. Please let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks for shopping with us.
I am looking for Black color curtains. Would that be the Onyx color or Cobalt?
Hello Tee, you would want to select 'onyx' as the color option. Thank you for shopping with us!
This curtain has a description below it that says Dark Gray. you also have a lighter gray to choose from. However, when I choose my option, it only says gray. Is it the DARK gray or the LIGHT gray?
Hello remodelfanatic, the lighter grey is named "Slate Grey" and the darkest grey is named "Onyx". Thank you for shopping with us!
Is there a valance that matches the beige grommet curtains?
Hello noralee61, unfortunately we do not have a matching beige valance in stock. Thank you for shopping with us!
I ordered the Lights Out Faux Suede Grommet Insulated Blackout Curtain in Navy. Can you tell me which curtain rod would best match the grommets on this particular set? Thank you! Item Number 13037104-000-008
Hello OstkUser24579, the grommet finish is antique bronze. We recommend a curtain rod that is approximately 1 - 1.5 inches in diameter. We like item # 16773009. I hope this info helps. Thanks for shopping with us!
I've looked at several of the curtains as displayed on Overstock.com. I was really dismayed at the improper manner in which they're displayed. Many are dragging on the floor. It make's me wonder if they are of uneven length or if the rod was improperly leveled when hung. I would expect perfection on a retail site like this one.
Hello scottthecook, thank you for your question. The panels will be the same length. Have a great day!
What color is the lining on these curtains?
Hello Pelli, these have not lining. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
I would like to purchase the Lights Out Extra Wide Thermal 100 x 84-inch Blackout Curtain Panel in Gray. I also have a second window in the same room and would like to purchase these curtains (Lights Out Thermal Insulated Blackout Grommet Top 84-inch Curtain Panel Pair) in the same color. What is the matching color for these curtains ... dark gray or slate gray?
Hello CJ Wags, the dark grey of both color curtains will match well. I hope this info helps. Thanks for shopping with us!
Im looking at the slate i think they 84 inchs long how wide are they i need 104 inchs wide .
Hello gloria, each panel is approximately 52 inches wide. A pair is 104 inches wide. Thank you for shopping with us!
Does this drape match the one with model# GROM-WIDE-100x84. I have two different width windows but want matching drapes.
Hello Dorchester, I am sorry, but I could not find the curtains, would you please give me the item number so that I can check if they come from the same manufacturer. Thank you for shopping with us.
What is the widest window these will cover? Will it cover a 100" wide opening? Or do the panels cover less than 104" since they don't sit on the rod perfectly flat, they kind of accordian?
Hello rregall, each panel is approximately 52 inches wide. Thanks for shopping with us!
I am trying to add things to my cart and it won't work. What's the deal?
Hello rebarnes, we do hope this has been resolved, if not please call Customer Care to place your order as well. Thank you for shopping with us.
What finish is on the grommets? Nickel or antique brass?
Hello Jeana L., the grommets are antique brass. Please let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks for shopping with us.
How come I cant see pictures of all of the colors--like slate blue??
Hello tandaclark, we do apologize for the inconvenience. Please try refreshing the page, the slate grey should hopefully allow for viewing. Thank you for shopping with us.
Does the slit let in light when the curtains are closed? I'm getting the curtains to make my room really dark
Hello jjefferson24, these are blackout so the slit shouldn't let in light when the curtains are closed. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
What is the color of the backside of these curtains? (Same as the front or is it the white paneling?)
Hello dw9211, these are not lined, they will be the same color on the front and back. Thanks for shopping with us!
Dimensions say 84 x 52. Is that for the 2 panels or is that for each panel in which case total would be 104 wide?
Hello chowcom, these measurements are for each of them. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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Garen can be anything you want him to be.
Garen can be anything you want him to be.
Jana is a solid support hero with great movement speed, she & the group can chase down runners fairly quickly with her passive.
Howling Gale is a quick and easy knock-up that can do a lot of damage on creeps & enemies when fully charged, or you could use it as a knock-up on enemies who are trying to run away when you quickly release it.
Zephyr gives her way more survivability than Sona does since it increases her movement speed and allows her to pass through units, so that's definately a plus as well as slowing enemies when used on them.
Eye of the Storm shields allies making them a bit beefier and doing more damage. Or she could use it on herself if she's getting pressured. She'll be able to run away very quickly.
And Monsoon is a good set up for heals to push enemies away or you could simply use it as an offensive mechanism, forcing the enemy to be pushed into your team.
Sona has good sudden burst of auras/buffs that it can benefit the team at any time when necessary. She's like a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. She can do everything fairly well but never exceeds at doing one thing at a certain time. It's all Aura Dancing. You'll never really be stuck with one aura at any given time. Her survivability is nothing close to Jana's though.
Just depends on what you want to do as a support.
If you have played this game so much is written for post-contract. We need to take a look at the game ...
If you like to play support like i do you'll have alot of fun with her, here is my last game although i didn't build her as a support.
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10/7/06 Neglected to add a link to Memoirs on the sidebar. Duh.
10/3/06 Contracts to eXtasy and
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9/12/06 The Threshold Lost was accepted at eXtasy Books! 2008 Estimated Release Date
9/8/06 Finished Diverging Entanglements. Details to come!
8/26/06 Tales of the Languishing Sphere: The Wars of Shadow: Attrition was accepted by Samhain Publishing! Fall 2007 Estimated Release Date!
8/25/06 Nothing new posted. Am working on a new novel at present and the pace is fast and furious. I figure it'll be in finished and in edits by the second week of September. (at the latest - Took me 10 days to write 25,000 words)
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I hate FrontPage.
8/10/06 I wrote Knife back in 1986. So at the 20 year anniversary of that short story, I've posted the original and the updated version. It's a peek into my head around that time for all of you people that thought I was a nice guy back then.
Added Ancient Memories page for old shit I've written back in the day. Sarah was written about puppy love and I won an award for it. Soulmates was written with my brother in mind.
I'll be posting memoir-like short stories in the future.
7/26/06 Returning to this website after a long hiatus
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Loss of Faith was entered into the Remembrance Contest at Elizabethtown College. I'll find out on August 11th as to its status. Once I find out, I'll post it here.
Fifth Gate was reviewed by Sue from
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The Languishing Sphere has been submitted to Samhain Publishing, another ebook publisher.
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I'm accepting Paystone payments for the ebooks I have sitting in the Buy the Novels page.
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12/30/05 I wanted to graciously thank everyone for their
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11/30/05 NaNoWriMo is over and I
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9/2/05 I've changed the options and prices for my novels. You can still get them through Cafe Press, but I can get them significantly cheaper in book form and you can now purchase them in PDF or LIT form on CD. Each CD comes with several other short stories. Click here for the PDF ordering form. Or go to the Buy the Novels page.
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Once I have the signed model release from a certain individual who is on the cover, the collection of erotic short stories will be released.
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4/13/05 The Languishing Sphere novels have been submitted to Zumaya Publications for consideration.
4/8/05 New stories! The Dime and The Game of Chase
3/30/05 The TLS series was rejected by Baen after 10 months. That is over two years spent there total. On to a new publisher! In the mean time, buy them at Cafe Press! They won't be up there much longer. I'll be closing the store as of May 1st!
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12/13/04 I've received my copy to the book from Cafe Press. The quality is quite good. So go out and buy a copy or contact me to purchase it. If I can get 15 orders, I can get a decent discount and shipping won't be so bad.
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Today, you have more choice than ever when it comes to choosing voice services (phone service) for your home. With all the choices, it's sometimes really easy to get confused as to what solution is really going to work best for you. You may find that the best answer for you is a landline phone, mobile phone, or even voip phone service (using your existing or new high speed Internet service to make phone calls). At PhoneService.org we will do our best to help you make an informed decision as you compare all of the options that are available to you. If you would like to quickly jump in and find the best plans, packages, and features then please enter your address below to get started:
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- Reliability – Reliability is the top reason people cite when asked why they keep their landlines; they just don't completely trust other technologies to be there when needed.
- Emergency Use – 911 capability is one of the most important reasons a lot of people continue to hold onto their landlines. In an emergency, these folks have confidence that if they can make a call to 911 that call will get through.
- Long-Distance Rates – Flat rates are easy to figure out, while the programs offered by cell and Internet providers can be confusing and misleading, and many people don't want nasty surprises on their monthly bills.
- Availability – In some places, particularly rural locations, landline service is the only service available. Cable phone service often extends only to urban and suburban areas.
- Contracts – Unlike cell phone providers, most landline services do not require long-term contracts, and this appeals to those who do not wish to be subjected to paying for services they don't want or use.
- Directory Assistance – Many landline users like being listed in the phone book, something that isn't universally offered with cell and Internet phones. Directories for other types of services have not developed to the point where they provide enough readily available and necessary information.
- Security – Along with the new wave of technology came a new wave of bad guys; the hackers. Hackers have a much easier time accessing information through computer data bases than anywhere else, so there are those who will shy away from anything but their landline connection.
- No "Dead Zones" – Satellite service can be spotty, especially in remote areas, a problem not common with landlines.
- Nostalgia – Today's advanced technology is great for young people who have been raised in this fast-paced multi-media world, but a lot of people are uncomfortable with change, and carry an "if it ain't broke don't fix it" approach into the world of communication.
- Needless Gadgetry – It may come as a surprise to some people, but there are still people , many people, who want nothing more from a telephone than what that phone was capable of doing in 1950; you dialed it to make an outgoing call, it rang if somebody was calling you.
The landline isn't going away any time soon; there are still too many people in too many places who need and want the service, for reasons that vary considerably. Eventually, other systems will probably replace the landline entirely, but until everyone is confident they can dial 911 from wherever they live, that time has not arrived.
10 Best Features of landline Phones
Sometimes, old-school is the best school, and today's landline service is definitely retro-technology. There are times when that old-school approach works best, as anyone who has tried to dial 911 from a VoIP phone might tell you. Here are some reasons you might want to hang on to those old systems for a while longer, even in the face of considerable newer-is-always-better ways of thinking.
- Security – It is much easier for unwanted hackers to access computer phones than it is to get into a landline connection, so many businesses will be wary of giving up their landlines entirely.
- Beyond Cable – landlines are easily available in rural areas that cable services don't reach, and sometimes the landline is the only viable service, period.
- Dead Zones – You can call from the valley floor to the highest peaks with a landline, something that cannot yet be said for VoIP.
- Sound Quality – Despite claims of better sound, interference can level the playing field; there isn't much sense in a technology makeover if that new service will be prone to interference or dead zones. landline sound quality is much more consistent.
- 911 – Although great strides are being made in regard to emergency calls, the landline is still the best option if you need to make a 911 call. Any potential savings that were realized by switching services can be instantly negated if you can't get the fire department to respond to a grease fire in the kitchen.
- Flat Rate Long-Distance Calling – Consumers need to be wary of advertised long-distance rates offered by cell phone providers; those rates are often for inconvenient times, and may rise dramatically when certain use-thresholds are crossed. landline service rates are consistent, which makes it easier to figure out a bill.
- Batteries – Cell phone mobility can be a great thing, that is, until your battery dies. Then, you're stuck at the end of a short cord until the battery is recharged, which happens even more often as battery-draining "apps" are added to a cell phone.
- The White Pages – Directories for cell phone numbers are not nearly as complete, or centralized, as they are for landline users, which means greater accessibility for those trying to look up a number.
- Contracts – Most providers of any service except landline require long-term contracts, often sticking the consumer with charges for services that rarely or never get used.
- Once again… Nostalgia – Ah, the good-old-days, when employees had to stay near their desks and do things like, um, work. Today, many employers aren't exactly overjoyed when their employees say they can work from anywhere with their cell phones, because "anywhere" often means the 19th hole of the nearest golf course.
If the sizzle of new technology isn't a driving force, or if the reliability of emergency service access is important, then the landline is still as current as technology needs to be, and that means that the service is not obsolete, and won't be obsolete for the foreseeable future.


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This trail begins and ends from the southernmost trailhead in Bryce Canyon National Park. It extends approximately eight miles from Rainbow Point to form a loop through Mutton and Corral Hollows. There are four backcountry camping sites along or close to this route. Permits are necessary for overnight use of the Bryce Canyon National Park backcountry. The Riggs Spring Trail is often used as an extension of the Under-the-Rim Trail.
Begin this trail at Rainbow Point Trailhead, which lies at the southernmost point of the Scenic Drive, elevation 9,100 feet. Hikers can walk east or west from this point, which is where the loop begins. The trailhead lies north of a band of Pink Cliffs, which form the head of a drainage leading to the Paria River.
Hiking to the left from this point will lead you around Promontory Point on a slow descent into the drainage. The first mile of this hike is a steady descent then it gets steeper. Skirting the edge of Promontory Point the trail turns northward and contours the cliffs. At the head of Corral Hollow the trail turns southward and crosses a ridge then descends into the next drainage. The track then ascends the western wall of this canyon and descends into Mutton Hollow.
After crossing Mutton Hollow the track crosses another ridge into the next wash. It follows this drainage for one half mile to a confluence of three waterways and three trails. Riggs Spring Camp and a Group Site lie south of this junction along Podunk Creek. To complete the Riggs Spring Loop turn sharply right at this junction, following a drainage in a northwesterly direction. The tread follows this drainage approximately one and three-quarter miles to Yovimpa Pass, elevation 8,360 feet.
Yovimpa Pass lies on the crest of the Pink Cliffs. A backcountry camp lies along the trail leading to the left. To complete the loop to Rainbow Point turn right at this junction and follow the cliffs along their northern aspect. It is approximately two miles to the trailhead from the Yovimpa Pass junction. The route gains about 600 feet along this stretch.
Directions: From Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, Rainbow Point Access: Take the Green Line shuttle to Rainbow Point to begin hiking this trail from the southern terminus.
Elevation: 9,100 feet
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How to Support People in Abusive Relationships #1 Trust
|As with rape, I think that third parties - people who are neither victim nor perpetrator - are often neglected in the stories we tell about domestic abuse. People outside these relationships can't stop the abuse happening, but they do have some power and that's something hardly ever spoken about. Refuge asks us to look out for signs of abuse in our (male-partnered female) kith and kin, but don't give us much advice about what to do.
Often, nobody on the outside will know that abuse is happening and of course, there are times when friends and family feel someone's partner is bad news, without any justification (or indeed, because they themselves have issues with control). However, anything you can do to help someone who may be being abused - or is vulnerable to abuse - has the potential of changing, if not actually saving, a life.
This has become two posts, because I have a lot to say (when do I not?). It splits roughly into two posts because there are two themes. In order to escape and recover from abuse, a person has to learn to trust themselves and to value themselves. So, first of all:
Things you can do to encourage abuse victims to learn to trust themselves.
1. Never directly question a person's perception of their own situation.
Sometimes, friends and family can plainly see that a relationship is abusive, while an abuse victim cannot. There can be a great temptation to point out that their whole worldview is topsy-turvy, they're in danger, their self-esteem is rock bottom and they're living with a monster. This would be a really bad idea.
Abuse victims constantly question their own perception of their situation. They have been conditioned to do so. They have learnt to mistrust their instincts, their recall of events, their very understanding of what's going on around them. They may have been told that they misremember things, make too much of things, lie about their feelings and demand unobtainably high standards of behvaiour from their abusers.
My experience was not a particularly extreme one, but my ex constantly questioned my perception of things, my memory, my friendships, even my beliefs - one notable and regular accusation was that I secretly held religious beliefs; allowing my ex to accuse me of being delusional about something I didn't even think or feel, as well as helping to isolate me from religious friends and family.
Months after I left, he continued to speak as if he knew me better than I knew myself. During one of his last lecturing e-mails to me, my ex wrote:
"Your perception of the present is just as distorted as your perception of the past and in time you will realise it, and when you do you will no longer feel that you have to disassociate yourself with the last 12 years, or me. Be wary that you don't make a bed for yourself that you won't want to lie in when that realisation occurs."I remember this because it was a moment where a penny dropped about what had been going on; you can't trust how you feel now, you can't trust how you felt before, but you will figure this out and then you'll be sorry! Of course, I probably never will figure it out - although what if my perception of the future is just as distorted as my perceptions of the past and the present?
But this illustrates the point well; ten and a half years (I'm pretty sure it wasn't twelve) of being told that you don't have a clue what's going on or even how you feel about your life puts you in a state of constant self-doubt. In the first few months after leaving, I felt I didn't know who I was, because I had no idea about my real strengths and real weaknesses. I second-guessed my own needs and desires and found it incredibly hard to listen to my instincts, especially when it came to other people. But I did know that I had come from a very bad place and any amount of muddle and mess I found myself in was better than that.
Any statement along the lines of "You don't realise this, but you're being abused." is likely to be about as useful to an abuse victim as the many other statements they have heard along the lines of "You don't realise this, but you're broken in all kinds of ways and I'm the only one who can fix you."
(I hope I don't have to warn anyone against the even worse mistake of questioning someone's perception about whether abuse they describe is as bad as all that. There is this just world fallacy within many of us which makes us question the idea bad things could be happening to our close friends and family. There are circumstances when this is hurtful or frustrating and there are circumstances when this is downright dangerous. If you're a member of a jury, you might have to be more objective, but when someone you love complains of abuse, it's best to assume that it's as bad, if not worse, than you're being told.)
Edit 04/01/2014: I want to add a link here to Liam's excellent post about Religious Abuse. The focus is on supporting trans people in situations of religious abuse but most of this applies to anyone who is being abused, particularly within a community or family.
2. Show you trust the person and expect them to be competent.
Abusers treat their victims as if they are not to be trusted. They are often monitored and supervised against everything from infidelity to doing the washing up the wrong way. They are often denied certain basic adult responsibilities and freedoms because, they've been told, it's not safe. This doesn't stop abusers depending heavily on their victims, but this is dependence rather than reliance; they are depended upon, but not expected to get things right. You might be expected to prepare a meal, to extraordinary tight specifications, but then be interrupted for an interrogation about whether you are doing it right, will it be late, have you remembered certain stages of the process and special requests?
After all this, it is quite a shocking experience when someone asks your help or relies on you for something important, treats you like an averagely competent adult, yet alone an adult with areas of expertise and talent. Most people respond well to being trusted and relied upon, but it is especially useful to people who have been repeatedly told that they are useless, disaster-prone or unsuited to responsibility. Not only does this trust prove that other people value them differently, but being able to help someone or successfully complete a task (and be thanked or praised for it) proves that it isn't just a matter of opinion.
One problem is that abuse victims often don't get relied upon because they believe that they are incompetent and fail to put themselves forward. I used to be nervous about making a cup of tea at someone else's house for fear of spillages, broken mugs, accidental poisoning and somehow burning the kitchen down. When people never volunteer, others are often reluctant to ask. It's worth asking. Don't press the matter, but do ask.
3. Take an interest in your loved ones' dreams. Expect them to succeed and celebrate with them when they do.
Abusers are generally very dismissive about and critical of their victim's work, dreams and achievements. All of those things are threats to the abuser, because there's the potential for the victim to gain self-worth, praise from others and various life opportunities in a way that is completely out of the abuser's control. Male abusers frequently persuade female partners to stop working altogether and discourage outside projects. Even when abusers actually depend on their partner's career for money or status, no achievement is ever good enough.
In British culture, we don't encourage one another's dreams generally. We certainly assume that if someone does need encouragement and support in their work, it's coming from those closest to them. But the opposite may be the case. Putting faith and taking interest in someone's work and celebrating their achievements is a sure-fired way to undermine abuse. It's much more effective than just telling someone that they're wonderful; it shows them that they are capable in a way that matters to them. It teaches them to trust their own capabilities and any glimmer of self-esteem they have floating around.
As with failing to volunteer, abuse victims often fail to put themselves forward and talk about the positive things they are doing. On the day I finished my first novel, I had lunch with my parents, aunt and two cousins. We talked about everybody's lives. We talked about the lives of various family members who weren't there. But nobody asked about what I had been up to and I didn't say, even though my news was, quite frankly, somewhat bigger than anything else we spoke about (really, it wasn't the biggest deal ever, but everyone else's life was pretty quiet at the time). I don't blame anyone else, because it was a precedent I had set. I had learnt that nothing I did was of interest or importance, so others had learnt not to bother to ask.
It is always worth it to keep asking, even when you've not dragged much information out of a person in the past.
4. Be a Trustworthy Person
This is important in two respects. The first is that obviously, if you are a trustworthy person, your friends and family will be able to come to you for help should they need to. The second is more subtle. Having people in one's life who are trustworthy helps a person to trust themselves, especially if they're realising that they've made a tremendous error in their judgement of character elsewhere. During the aforementioned period after I had left my husband, I had a great difficulty determining who I could trust, whether I was simply an appalling judge of character or whether I was somehow a bad influence on the people around me. To have friends who proved themselves time and again was a great salve to my sanity.
Top tips for being the right kind of trustworthy:
Adult abuse victims need good strong allies, not rescuers. If you're really unlucky (because it will be a truly dire situation) you might rescue someone from a single violent situation, but adult abuse victims have to choose to leave those relationships. You may get to be Leah or Han when the abuse victim finds their inner Luke, but you don't get to destroy the Deathstar.
The concept of rescuing adults from abuse is incredibly problematic. For one thing, abusers love these kinds of narratives and it is very common for abusers to believe that they have rescued (or are in the process of rescuing) their victim from something or other - very often themselves. Abusers think in these terms because it removes autonomy from the victim, it demands a debt of gratitude and dependence from the victim (after all I've done for you; you are nothing without me etc.) and it provides an excuse for the abuser to assume complete control. Even during the grovelling phase, my ex referred to me as the project of which he was most proud. He thought he was Henry Higgins, forgetting where such a sense of entitlement leads.
It's easy for victims to buy into these ideas to a certain extent. I had one friend who, years later, spoke of gratitude towards a first husband who regularly beat her up, but had rescued her from her small town provincial life and introduced her to a wider, more intellectual world. It seemed obvious to me that my friend was wrong; she had been extremely young when she'd met this man (who by virtue of the massive age difference knew stuff she hadn't learnt yet), and she'd been thoroughly fed up with her life and immediate surroundings. Sooner or later she was going to walk into a library, catch a bus to the wider world or meet other people who would introduce her to the same things without taking all the credit - if, indeed, she wasn't already on her way. But she continued to understand her younger self in the way she'd been taught to; as a completely blank canvas, passive and unmoving, upon whom someone else had the magnanimity to paint great things. Between assaults.
This is one reason why abuse victims often manage to leave one abuser only to find themselves with another slightly different abuser, feeling indebted to the second abuser for rescuing them from the first (or the mess they were in, having escaped the first). Meanwhile, people in abusive relationships can sometimes behave as if they are waiting for rescue, because they don't trust their own ability to make radical decisions about their lives. And of course, it can be fairly easy to steer a person, who is very used to being controlled, towards a course of action that you think is best, even when you mean them no harm.
It's a much bigger and braver thing to trust an abuse victim and support them in finding their own way out. If good people truly trust and value themselves, they will act in their own best interests, far more effectively than they ever would under someone else's command. It can be very hard to trust someone that much, especially when you are very worried about them, but it is a tremendously powerful act of love and respect. It's about loving someone for who they are, as opposed to who they might become.
The only person who can end an abusive relationship is the victim. Even if they do have matters taken out of their hands, through coercion or pressure, they will remain under the abuser's power until they decide take that power away.
Labels: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family, Feminism, Freedom, Gender, General Nonsense, Love, Marriage


text: Well, there are no 'rays of hope' for the hundreds of thousands of foreign workers in the country, who are being rounded up at this moment and expelled from the country. Most of them were successfully employed on farms and menial jobs in the cities, such as washing cars, working in shops and restaurants. One wonders how the oil-rich country will function without them. They after all have been doing jobs which the Libyans not necessarily would like to take over. The view of the new administration is 'let's make a new start, we will call back those we need'.


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Headlights dim when the music plays
What to do to give your car's electrical system a power-up
Buck Pomerantz was born and raised in Philadelphia. His parents bought their first television set when he was born. He figured out how to run it by the time he was two. Besides athletics, his formative interests included electronics, amateur radio, music, and stage crew work. He got his BA in writing from Brown University. Then he joined a rock 'n roll band as their soundman and moved to Charlottesville, Virginia. After that venture failed, he spent time in Boston, New Orleans, and Berkeley. He worked in a music store in Austin manufacturing, installing, repairing, and operating sound systems for recording studios, clubs, and bands. He moved back to Charlottesville, ran a little recording studio and finally joined Crutchfield as a copywriter. He has 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren, but after a good nap he can still rock out.
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Your headlights dim when the stereo pulls too much power out of your car's electrical system. This usually happens only in large, multiple-kilowatt sound systems. But sometimes even modestly powered systems can stress your car's electronics, especially during a sub amp's burst of energy when it produces the sound of the beat. Every part of the electrical system suffers because of the amp's sudden demand on the limited supply of power, even the amplifier itself. Your eyes are just more sensitive to the change than your ears, and you notice your headlights dimming along with the beat.
There are a few actions you can take to solve this problem. There are also some strong and differing opinions about the order in which you should do them, or even their individual usefulness. The following is my contribution to the argument.
Sometimes all you need is a new battery terminal.
Check all power and ground connections, and the battery itself
The first thing you should do is make sure all the surfaces used in power and ground connections are scraped down to bare metal, clean, and all the connectors and the battery terminals fastened tightly together. If that doesn't do it, take your car and have its battery load-tested at an auto parts or battery store. They'll often do it for free and can recommend the proper replacement if they find your old battery has problems. Car batteries rarely live to be four years old, so don't think you're being cheated when they tell you your old battery isn't holding its charge. A weak battery can often have enough juice to start your car but not be able to handle the quick jolt of demand when your sub amp hits.
If you do decide you need to replace your battery, consider getting an XS Power battery from Crutchfield. XS Power batteries feature a sealed absorbed glass mat (AGM) design, instead of the standard liquid electrolyte design, so they actually store energy — meaning you don't have to add a capacitor to your system to get a quick burst when you need it. We carry a full assortment of the most popular sizes available. We even have models which fit many European applications such as VW/Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar.
T-Spec 3.0-Farad capacitor
Adding a capacitor to your system does not increase your system's power capacity. But if your lights dim only occasionally, and only on the loud drum beats, then a capacitor may just be the cure. A capacitor smoothes out the power demands by providing a short burst of energy when needed. I recommend 2 farads of capacitor for every 1,000 watts RMS of total amplifier power. That's more than the usual recommended dose, but it should ensure a quicker recovery time for the cap to be ready for the next thump.
XS Power BIG3XS big 3 wiring upgrade kit
The Big Three wiring upgrade
A good, cost-effective improvement is to perform the "Big Three" electrical upgrade. This will vastly improve your vehicle's electrical system, allowing more current to flow easier to all components. This upgrade replaces or augments three key cables in the electrical system with 1/0 or 4 gauge wires: the battery ground to chassis wire, the chassis to engine block wire, and the alternator plus to battery plus wire. This increases your electrical system's current flow capability, ensuring a more consistent voltage under varying demand conditions.
An unfortunate possible side effect of doing the Big Three is that occasionally it only makes your lights dim even worse. This happens because the amplifier is now able to suck juice better from the system through the bigger straw (the new cables).
High output alternator
The alternator is the ultimate source for all of your vehicle's power when it's running. The battery starts the engine, but the alternator takes over when the motor starts to turn. If your sound system demands more power than your stock alternator can supply, then you will benefit by upgrading to a higher output alternator. Replacing your stock alternator with an "HO alt" may seem like an expensive solution, but if you've invested in a sound system that draws this much power, you shouldn't mind solving this problem of supply and demand by increasing the supply of power.
For example: producing a 1500 watt output requires about 217 amperes of current from your car's system. It's actually about a third of that for music, which doesn't put out full power all the time — but it's still a lot of current. Most stock alternators are in the 80-120 ampere range and can only supply about 40% to 50% of that for non-automotive uses like amplifiers.
A 250 or 300 ampere aftermarket high output alternator should provide enough power for all your car's systems and your high-powered stereo too. Keeping that in mind, calculating the required output size of a high output alternator is not easy and should only be done while consulting with the new alternator's vendor or installer.
XS Power car batteries
Adding a second battery
Another method is to add a second battery, often back near the amplifier. This, in effect, provides another source of power available to fill in the gaps when the system needs it. When the power is asked for, it comes from the batteries. Two batteries wired in parallel act like one battery with twice the capacity. Crutchfield carries secondary battery wiring kits that feature all the hardware necessary for adding a second battery to your system.
XS Power AK3500 secondary battery wiring kit
A second battery becomes almost necessary if you play your music a lot with the engine turned off. Some people use isolators between their batteries, so that the one used to start the car won't get drained by the amp's pull. And it's a good idea to only hook up two batteries of equal strength and age. The stress of two different strength batteries constantly cycling charge between themselves to equalize the voltage leads to a shortened life for both batteries.
Note: Working with a car's electrical system can be dangerous. Tools and jewelry can be welded by the inadvertent discharge of a battery or capacitor. Sparks could fly, igniting flammable gases. Batteries have been known to explode when overstressed. (I know it for a fact: I witnessed a friend's battery exploding and setting his Lincoln on fire.) If you're inexperienced or don't feel comfortable working with high-current devices, then hire a professional to do these upgrades and installations.
And please, don't let anyone talk you into doing any of these procedures unless you are experiencing bothersome headlight dimming.
Daniel from ChicagoPosted on 6/14/2015 8:31:38 PM
2 Quick questions: I have a 2014 Dodge Charger SXT. I plan to install one (1) Orion HCCA154 15" Dual 4 ohm Competition HCCA Series Car Subwoofer w/ a Hifonics MT Olympus Hercules 4K 4,000w Mono Amplifier Competition Car Audio Amp. A.) Will i need to upgrade my car's alternator or can i get away with just installing a capacitor? Second Q: Would I be better off purchasing the ORION HCCA152 15" 4000 Watt Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coil Subwoofer HCCA-152 to go with that AMPLIFIER or will it even make a difference? Your expertise is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
TylerPosted on 6/17/2015 7:40:10 PM
I have 2 10" Rockford P2 and 2 12" Rockford P2. The 2 10" are powered by a Rockford r-1000 and the 2 12" are powered by a Rockford r-1200. The 4 subwoofers are in one enclosure, but each subwoofer has its own compartment to where it is sealed off from the other subwoofers so it doesn't ruin them. They are wired correctly and to the correct ohm stability of each amp. Also, all connections are fine as well. My question is concerning that when they are turned up to a certain volume, they will shut off and come right back on when I turn the volume down a little. I know this is because they aren't getting enough volts for that certain note of sound. I am wondering what you suggest to get to prevent this from happening. Sometimes they will shut off when they are not even displacing close to what I know they are capable of. All connections are fine, and both amps have power to them. My power wire is 0 gauge going into a distribution block with 4 gauge going to each amp. I am wondering if you suggest getting a capacitor or the big 3 package? I have thought about ordering both, but didn't know exactly what I need. I am trying to avoid buying a high output alternator because they are so expensive. I really don't care if I can turn the volume up all the way because it can damage the subwoofers, your ears, etc. I am just wondering if either the capacitor, big 3 upgrade, or both would help.
justin bresnahan from United StatesPosted on 6/24/2015 8:44:20 AM
Do you leave the stock wire in place after doing the big 3 upgrade?
Jason from Salt lake city, UTPosted on 7/5/2015 3:59:59 AM
I have 2 jl w7 12 inch with a rockford fosgate amp t2500 and I have 4 15 kicker l7 2 ohms with a zx.11 2500 I do have a stock alternator . I have 2 batteries and one capacitor. My truck struggles to turn on at time I know my amps are using to much power out of the batteries. My question is what should I upgraded first? My battery or alternator. And what are some of the best brands out there ?
joeyPosted on 7/12/2015 9:46:20 PM
i have a soundstream goliath 6500 4 mtx 75 12 inch woofers a autotek 1200 watt amp n a power acoustic 2500 watt amp the autotek is running 2 american bass 6.5 n a two rockford f tweets the power acoustic is running 4 6.5 mtx n 2 horns i have a optima yellow top battery under hood and a optima blue top marine batrry in trunk stereo plays for a amount of time then the 6 speakers in front cut off and eventuly the subs and the highs in back just play i have a 150 amp altenator and all power and groind wires are 0 gauge would u suggest uppong the amps on alt or another optims marine or both system is in a 73 impala
Nolan from ArizonaPosted on 7/13/2015 12:22:56 PM
I will be getting one Fi audio bl12" sub along with a CT sounds 1400.1 amplifier. I will be pushing 1500 watts rms. Anyways I drive a Honda Civic coupe 1.7L with a stock alternator and battery. I have already spent more money than I have and I'm trying to do this part as cheap as I can until I can do it right. I have a friend that is telling me I can get away with just buying a battery and a capacitor. But from all of the reading I've done, it seems like every single person has different opinions on it. If I don't upgrade my alternator and I just get the battery with a capacitor will the battery eventually die? What do you suggest I do?
Michael from OcalaPosted on 7/15/2015 9:26:04 AM
I have (2) 12's DB 2000 4ohms 2000 watts , krank it up fc-1200 battery for the amp and a OE mopar battery for the 2013 jeep grand cherokee laredo, amp (clif design CDX20A 3k to 4k watts) The 12 are dual coil and they were wired in series negative to negative and positive to positive Getting light dimming. it has been over a year since I used the krank it up battery for audio.. 1.) do you think the battery is bad or 2). should I be adding a 10 farad cap.. or would adding another battery by sufficient 3.) or checking the the ground
juancho from nashua nhPosted on 7/15/2015 12:46:44 PM
quick question how would i wire 2 Alpine SWS-12D4 12" Dual-Voice-Coil 4-Ohm Subwoofer to a Rockford Fosgate PRIME R1000-1D its a Single-Channel Monoblock
Signar from KollafjordurPosted on 7/21/2015 7:37:34 AM
Hi. I just bought a new car system. And as it seems, you guys really know your stuff. So I would just like to know if I need a bigger kondensator, and if I really need to do The Big 3. Just whatever I need. With the lowest cost possible, but still get full effeciency from the car sound system, and not screw the electrical stuff up. What I got: Subwoofer 4000 watt (2400 max output). 2x amplifiers 4000 watt each. 1x amplifier 10.000 watt 6x car speakers 1000 watt each. 1x kondensator 2 farad. I think I must get a 4 farad kondensator? I was thinking of using the 10.000 amplifier and 1 amplifier 4000 watt. What do you guys think about this?
alex zakharov from United StatesPosted on 7/29/2015 1:13:49 AM
Ok...so i have a 2006 Hyundai Tucson. and got a hold of 2 12" sony explod woofers with a sony explod 1200 watt amp. everything was going great. until after about a year or so of blasting..the amp fried...(it was old ish). After that i got a Planet Audio 2400 watt 4 channel amp. and hooked it up to the woofers and it sounds amazing...but after short 4 months or so of blasting..my alternator fried. so i got a new alternator installed..and before i hook up the woofers again, i wanted to ask what would be the best solution for my case...i still dont know much about woofers. as much as i want power...i want my alternator to have as least strain as possible. please help
Thomas rossiter from Oak forestPosted on 7/30/2015 9:22:22 PM
I have a 2009 Malibu that had a Bose system in and I got a jl 2 channel amp for a pair of jl audio 13 subwoffers and jl inside speakers with separate tweeters and a 400 watt amp hooked up to them hooked up to a clarion head unit with DVD and gps! My head lights dim when turned up loud to bass beat and amp sometimes shuts down and I'm getting crakling sounds from tweeters even when radio is off! 4 gauge wired was used and installed from qualifying installors! What do you think Is wrong?
Jeffrey Wright from Corpus christiPosted on 8/5/2015 4:27:08 PM
Pretty cool nice to know some of these things thanks alot..
Anthony Baca from Las Cruces New MexicPosted on 8/14/2015 1:25:30 AM
I'm looking for a high output alternator for my 86 mazda b2000 do you have one that will work
Noah Latour from WilsonPosted on 8/20/2015 1:57:09 AM
Quick question. I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 and I'm planning on putting in a orion hcca 15" subwoofer with a 4000 watt amp. If I were to add a second battery for the amp, and then on top of that, a capacitor. So a 15" sub, 4000 watt amp, second battery, and a capacitor. Think my vehicle will handle that pretty well? Amp: Planet Audio AC4000.1D ANARCHY 4000-watts Monoblock Class D 1 Channel 1 Ohm Stable Amplifier Capacitor: Planet Audio PC20F 20 Farad Capacitor Second battery: Kinetik HC600 BLU Series 600-Watt 12-Volt High Current AGM Car Audio Power Cell Battery
Reuben Perea from GlendalePosted on 8/23/2015 7:44:30 PM
Hello, My name is Reuben and I have a 2004 Acura TSX. I recently put in a 1400 watt Crunch amplifier running all 6 Infinity speakers that came standard in my car. I also have a 2500 watt Hifonic amplifier in my trunk pushing one 12" Rockford Fosgate subwoofer (uncertain of wattage) but now that I'm running both amplifiers all my lights in and out of the car are dimming. How would you recommend I fix this problem?
ColtonPosted on 8/26/2015 10:53:27 AM
i have a 2001 subaru outback im gonna put 2 pioneer champion pros in running 1200 rms will i need to get a bigger alternator
Zack Delgado from 253TACOMA WAPosted on 8/28/2015 8:53:32 AM
I recently got an Audiopipe APCL-3000.1 class d mono amp and will be running either 3 or 4 alpine typeR 12's dvc 4ohm. Now I have seen the bench test on this amp and it functions a lot better at 16volts now my 2003 f150 supercrew truck along with just about everyone else in Americas car electrical system runs between what 12 and 14 something volts. So my question is, I want to upgrade my charging system to a 16volt system, how do I do that? Is it expensive? What does it entail?. THANX
al from San FranciscoPosted on 8/29/2015 4:53:11 AM
I have a rough estimate of 2000 rms sound system i want to run off a house battery in the trunk but would also like to replace my start battery so running 2 of the same battery 1 in front and 1 in back with A relay battery isolator how many ah do I need or can u recommend a specific battery thanks
Dirondi Johnson from Saint GeorgePosted on 8/31/2015 2:39:25 AM
The total wattage of my system will be about 3300 watts once I add the sun. I have a d2400 up front and a d3400 for the back and a battery isolator. Since only one battery will be discharged at a time due to the isolator, do I absolutely need a better alternator than my 120amp? I do not plan on playing my music with the car off but i was hoping that the isolated can help me get around the alternator change since I will be driving the entire time and charging both while only depleting one for the most part.
Alec Reece from Daytona Beach, FlPosted on 9/1/2015 8:22:21 PM
I have an Orion HCCA 10 inch sub. Dual 2 ohm voice coils wired in parallel to one ohm. 2000W RMS with 4000W nominal. I want to get an amp that does exactly that (2000Wrms, 4000W nominal.) It is labeled as a 4000W mono class D amp. My stock alternator puts out 150amps. I have not bought it yet in fear that i would have to buy this only for my system to not be able to handle it. I have looked for a high output alternator for my vehicle and cannot seem to find one anywhere. Please let me know your thoughts.
Joseph W. from SacramentoPosted on 9/7/2015 10:26:06 PM
So I have had a system in every car Ive owned but nothing over 1000 watts RMS. I have now a 91' Chevy Caprice Classic and I think I want to shoot for 2500 to 3000 RMS. I understand you believe in installing the system first and seeing how it acts but my last system had minor headlight dimming pushing 1000 RMS, sooooo Im pretty sure 2500 RMS will definetly do the same. My question is, should I just go along with what I have been doing and just add a couple capacitors? Or should i go strait to adding a second battery?
rassel from denverPosted on 9/9/2015 7:23:53 PM
Thanks a bunch for this article. I have 2008 Porsche 911Turbo ( Alternator 150amp,2100watts,12volt,70 ah battery...i think) . I plan to install One Orion Hcca 122 12" 2500rms watt@2 ohms & Orion 5000.1D 3600rms@2ohms .plus focal 165KRX3 100rms/each 3 way sys with JL HD600/4 ch amp. I really need to know do I need to change the Alternator or Just add a high performance battery or What? Mono Amp is 3600 rms but my One sub can take 2500rms so I need to set low gain on amp right?its a small car so space is issue too. please please help. thanks in advance .
Eric from HoustonPosted on 9/13/2015 3:07:54 AM
I have a 2002 Firebird v6 and plan on getting two kicker 10" CVX rated at 800 rms each and plan on getting a kicker 2400W class D monoblock amp rated at 1200rms. Should i go ahead and get the big three upgrade as well as upgrading the alternator?
Jon from ClearwaterPosted on 9/13/2015 8:38:29 PM
Hi, I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla with the stock 80A alternator. Currently, I'm running a Jensen 75w x 4 4 channel, Class AB amp to 4 Kicker KS Series speakers, each rated at 100W RMS. I plan on getting 2 10" Rockford subs rated at a combined 300W RMS, and pairing that with a Class AB 250W RMS Rockford amp. I'm worried on whether or not adding the subs & mono amp to my stock system will cause problems. If so, what kind of problems? I'm leaning towards a High Output Alternator, something like 150A or so. Any help would be appreciated!
Graham from SylvaPosted on 9/18/2015 6:22:38 PM
I currently have a 96 landcruiser with a stock alternator putting out around 80 amps running a 75x4 mb quart and a kicker 600.1 running a jl w6 and i am considering adding 2 more jl w3 8s I found a rockford Fosgate that puts out around 500 watts to a single channel should i consider upgrading the big three? I would like to avoid buying a new alternator if possible because they aren't exactly cheap
Aedan from magnolia, dePosted on 9/25/2015 8:46:16 AM
i have a 2010 Toyota Corolla with stock alt(100a) and battery. I just bought a new batt. My speakers total 200-250rms and I have a JL audio(50x4) amp for them. Then I have two 12" rockford p2s totaling 800RMS and a hifonics Brutus 1100.1d amp... When I had the hifonics wired @4ohms I had no light dimming but now I have it @1ohm and it's horrible... I've checked all my wires and grounds, so I know my next step is the "big 3"... I was just wondering if you thought the big 3 would stop the dimming, or if I will have to buy a 2nd battery too. (Because if so, I'd rather just order everything online at once)... Just looking for a professional opinion. Thanks in advance!
Wyatt Black from gastoniaPosted on 9/29/2015 8:48:47 AM
I have a 2001 tahoe I have 1000 watt kenwood kac 929 i believe and 2 12 inch subs. When playing at normal levels everything is fine but when i turn it up my headlights dim and my dash lights dim. Also my amperage guage is car goes back and forth with the neat from 14 all the way to 9. When ot starts to dip down my amp goes into protection mode. Ik my battery is more then 4 years old. Do you believe it is battery because i know alot people which same amount of power and 1000 watt amps that dont have this problem with stock altinators
Ryan from RockfordPosted on 10/12/2015 10:24:45 PM
Hi. I was wondering if I should go with 4ga wire or 0ga wire with my hifonics brx 1100.1 it's 800w rms @ 2ohm a 1100w rms @ 1ohm. I have it wires at 2 ohm on a kicker 15 inch l7.


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I'm looking for someone that's willing to sell their MLD Superlight Bivy, size large.If you have one and wouldn't mind parting with it to another tall fellow then let me know!Chad
Chad,I have a Large, MLD Superlight Bivy that I bought from MLD in Oct 2008 for $190. It was only used on two 7 day hikes in 2009. I love this bivy, however, I just got married and want to get a light 2-3 person tent that my wife and I can use together. Therefore, this bivy, along with the MLD Patrol Shelter I also bought, must go.I saw your post and wanted to see if you wanted the bivy before I posted it to the masses.
Rick I just saw your post (stupid BPL not letting me know!) and I am interested in buying your bivy if it's still available.How much?
Dang, just missed out on Ricks bivy!I'm sill looking for a suitable bivy that will fit a large guy like myself (250lbs, 6'-2"). Anyone got one that they're willing to part with?
If you can't find an MLD Superlight, consider a Ptarmigan or Raven from Titanium Goat. They put in a short side zipper in my Ptarmigan for a moderate additional charge.I'm 6-3, 240 and my WM Alpenlite fits fine with a pad outside the bivy. Since I sleep on my side, I prefer the bivy not being forced into a straight line anyway.Here's a photo of my bag in the Ptarmigan, nestled in the California redwoods:http://www.flickr.com/photos/walter_underwood/3427004469/in/set-72157616561746234/
I've still got my Bozeman Mountain Works Bivy if you're interested. I'll consider reasonable offers. Thanks
HiWe have one SuperLight in LG on the shelf, L zip. 1/2 moon net window version.Ron
Ron I'll take it! Heading over to your website right now!
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