power wire options
01-12-2010, 09:19 PM
#1
power wire options
So its official I cannot make a decision on even the simplest things... (bad outcomes include many missed deals eg 2- Art series amps for 150)
So I have waiting to gather materials before transferring my amps and speakers into my new car (new to me) all thats left at this point is wire, I had run 4guage and have decided for this install it just makes sense to do a run of 1/0 or 1 gauge and be done with it if I decide to upgrade. (I have a tsunami distro block sitting beside me)
I also have 25' of 1 gauge welding cable, just got it with the idea being that I need the extra to complete the big 3.
The confusion comes up now that I remember I can get this
Future Shop: Car Electronics: Car Audio Accessories: Stinger Power Delivery System (SHK201)
Would i be better off going with this for the interior run? And why to me copper is copper.
Nick
So I have waiting to gather materials before transferring my amps and speakers into my new car (new to me) all thats left at this point is wire, I had run 4guage and have decided for this install it just makes sense to do a run of 1/0 or 1 gauge and be done with it if I decide to upgrade. (I have a tsunami distro block sitting beside me)
I also have 25' of 1 gauge welding cable, just got it with the idea being that I need the extra to complete the big 3.
The confusion comes up now that I remember I can get this
Future Shop: Car Electronics: Car Audio Accessories: Stinger Power Delivery System (SHK201)
Would i be better off going with this for the interior run? And why to me copper is copper.
Nick
Last edited by ndinadis; 01-12-2010 at 10:40 PM.
01-12-2010, 09:37 PM
#2
So its official I cannot make a decision on even the simplest things... (bad outcomes include many missed deals eg 2- Art series amps for 150)
So I have waiting to gather materials before transferring my amps and speakers into my new car (new to me) all thats left at this point is wire, I had run 4guage and have decided for this install it just makes sense to do a run of 1/0 or 1 gauge and be done with it if I decide to upgrade. (I have a tsunami distro block sitting beside me)
I also have 25' of 1 gauge welding cable, just got it with the idea being that I need the extra to complete the big 3.
The confusion comes up now that I remember I can get this
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10 107723&catid=#
for basically what I paid for the welding cable (note under $75) Would i be better off going with this for the interior run? And why to me copper is copper.
Nick
So I have waiting to gather materials before transferring my amps and speakers into my new car (new to me) all thats left at this point is wire, I had run 4guage and have decided for this install it just makes sense to do a run of 1/0 or 1 gauge and be done with it if I decide to upgrade. (I have a tsunami distro block sitting beside me)
I also have 25' of 1 gauge welding cable, just got it with the idea being that I need the extra to complete the big 3.
The confusion comes up now that I remember I can get this
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10 107723&catid=#
for basically what I paid for the welding cable (note under $75) Would i be better off going with this for the interior run? And why to me copper is copper.
Nick
01-12-2010, 10:41 PM
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01-12-2010, 10:48 PM
#6
If it's stranded copper, I would use that as long as it's terminated properly, and the shielding is intact.
01-12-2010, 10:55 PM
#7
its brand new in a roll lol hence why I am thinking of switching it to something pretty... I am thinking it may be easier for hooking up without needing to color code the wire.
I am really looking to see if there are any real advantages to one or the other for example OFC (will the welding cable oxidize?
I am really looking to see if there are any real advantages to one or the other for example OFC (will the welding cable oxidize?
01-13-2010, 12:46 AM
#9
Your a good one to comment on the life span of welding cable.... Whats the difference? Again guys I would be getting the stinger or knwkoncepsts for similar price to the welding cable so please think of them as equal rather then concentrating on that price.
01-13-2010, 01:12 AM
#10
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if u can get welding cable fpr the same price as the knuconcepts, id go welding, as its real copper cable.
the knuconcepts is not pure copper and is a decent alternative, if theres a big price gap...all prices being equal, go with the copper, it is better
the knuconcepts is not pure copper and is a decent alternative, if theres a big price gap...all prices being equal, go with the copper, it is better
