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Installing two amps

Old Aug 17, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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For the power, you would have to use a distribution block. Basically what this does is split the main power wire in order to power different pieces of equipment..You can mount this anywhere but the closer to the amps, the better. For the remote turn on wire, you would be able to find this wire behind your deck (its usually blue). To control multiple pieces of equipment, connect the lead to the remote of the first amp then run another lead/wire from where you just connected it to the remote of the second amp...
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Thanks a lot for help everyone.
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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I was looking at the distribution blocks and noticed that they need fuses in them. What size of fuse should I use, I've tried reading about it on other threads but it just confused the crap outta me. I'm going to be putting a 4gauge wire into it and two 8gauge wires out of it. Any help would be great.
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by joker_333
I was looking at the distribution blocks and noticed that they need fuses in them. What size of fuse should I use, I've tried reading about it on other threads but it just confused the crap outta me. I'm going to be putting a 4gauge wire into it and two 8gauge wires out of it. Any help would be great.
same size fuse as what is on the amps or if no fuses on amps, find out how much current they draw

4ga power wire is fine unless your going over 1400w rms, then you need much bigger fuses and power/ground, maybe even a battery/alternator upgrade
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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So my amps have two 30A fuses on them, does that mean I should but a 60 fuse in the distribution block per wire?

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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by joker_333
So my amps have two 30A fuses on them, does that mean I should but a 60 fuse in the distribution block per wire?
yes thats the size you should use
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Nevermind lol
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Great thanks for the help.
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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I have one last question. Are power distribution blocks and ground distribution blocks the same? I was thinking about using a block for the ground as well, unless i don't need it.
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by joker_333
I have one last question. Are power distribution blocks and ground distribution blocks the same? I was thinking about using a block for the ground as well, unless i don't need it.
yes they are the same. Well most of them are anyways.

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