4ga too much?
#1
4ga too much?
My First post and I need help deciding on an amp install kit.
I am assembling a modest system for my truck, I am currently only running 1 amp for the sub but I may add a 4 channel amp for the speakers depending on how it sounds.
Can I install 4 gauge wire now and use a smaller fuse, or install an additional smaller fuse close to the amp? (it's only a 200w amp so it wants a 40amp fuse).
Does this future proof me if I want to add another amp or is it a bad idea? Could I run two modest amps (200w + 200w probabaly) off of 8 gauge power?
Thanks.
I am assembling a modest system for my truck, I am currently only running 1 amp for the sub but I may add a 4 channel amp for the speakers depending on how it sounds.
Can I install 4 gauge wire now and use a smaller fuse, or install an additional smaller fuse close to the amp? (it's only a 200w amp so it wants a 40amp fuse).
Does this future proof me if I want to add another amp or is it a bad idea? Could I run two modest amps (200w + 200w probabaly) off of 8 gauge power?
Thanks.
#2
use this guide to help you decide
Canadian Car Audio - Recommended Power and Ground Cable Sizes
Canadian Car Audio - Recommended Power and Ground Cable Sizes
#5
4 ga good for 150amps, I doubt your alternator will put out that much... should be just what you need. But what do I know I used 1/0 gauge(I could arc weld with the stuff)! Now that's some impressive looking wire! No voltage loss there.
#6
the fuse in the power wire is more or less to protect the wire (from melting/burning). the amp will have its own set of fuses to protect itself. so putting a small fuse in the positive wire to amp will only likit the power the wire will carry. Normally you would put a fuse inline that is rated at what the wire can handle.
hope that helps
hope that helps
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