i've got a 300 watt amplifier running on a 25amp fuse. I would like to add another amplifier to run my highs, it is 480 watts and a needs a 30amp fuse.

im gonna run a 4 guage wire to a distribution block and split to two 8 guage wires (fused at the dist. block.) anyways, my question is how big of a fuse should I use on the four guage wire?. And does this setup sound good?

Thanks,

DJXP

 

60 amp....30+25=55 but dont think you can get a 55 amp fuse.

 

add'em up, 25+30=55. so use a 55 amp fuse near the batt.

 

damn kickerolds beat me too it...
but ya now to think of it i dont think ive seen 55's...

 

but it would be safe to use a 60 right?

 

the fuse you use isnt it supposed to be relative to teh size of wire>? because teh fuse at teh battery end only protects yoru car not the amps?

 

The max. recommended fuse size for 4 awg is 125A. This fuse protects the wire and thus your car. The fuses on your amps protect your amps. www.bcae1.com.

 

just make sure u have the fuse near the battery and u should be fine , waffer ,anl ,chips they are all the same just for looks