distribution block advice

Home / the12volt's Install Bay / Car Audio / distribution block advice

Welcome Guest :)

Members

Search

Register

Login

< Prev Topic Next Topic >

pts760

Copper - Posts: 403

Joined: December 11, 2009

Location: United States

Posted: August 01, 2015 at 1:59 PM / IP Logged

im looking for a distribution block that does both power and ground for space and cleanliness reasons. i found one that tspec makes V12DB-14PN but i want to see my other options. also does someone make a adapter that would allow my 4 AWG wire to go into the 0 AWG slot or do i have to make something.

basically i need one 4 AWG in and (2) 8 AWG out for power and ground. im installing a soundstream st1.700d and a soundstream st4.1000d. anyone have experience with the dual polarity d-blocks.

I drink current, eat ohms, and bleed voltage

Back to Top

DYohn

Moderator - Posts: 10,741

This member has made a donation to the12volt.com. Click here for more info.

This member has been recognized as an authority in Electrical Theory. Click here for more info.

This member has been recognized as an authority in Mobile Audio and Video. Click here for more info.

Joined: April 22, 2003

Location: Arizona, United States

Posted: August 03, 2015 at 8:36 AM / IP Logged

You should only use distribution blocks for power. Make your ground connections as short as possible directly to the chassis near your mounting position.

Support the12volt.com

Back to Top

pts760

Copper - Posts: 403

Joined: December 11, 2009

Location: United States

Posted: August 03, 2015 at 9:26 AM / IP Logged

I'm sorry but I don't agree with that. If I'm running a 4 AWG to (2) 8 AWG for ground in order to power (2) low current amps (30 amps each) there will be plenty current flow and the install will look cleaner

I drink current, eat ohms, and bleed voltage

Back to Top

DYohn

Moderator - Posts: 10,741

Joined: April 22, 2003

Location: Arizona, United States

Posted: August 05, 2015 at 11:12 AM / IP Logged

pts760 wrote:

I'm sorry but I don't agree with that. If I'm running a 4 AWG to (2) 8 AWG for ground in order to power (2) low current amps (30 amps each) there will be plenty current flow and the install will look cleaner

Disagree all you like. But you're still wrong. :) If all you care about is looks then do whatever you want. I'm more concerned with proper performance.

Support the12volt.com

Back to Top

If you wish to post a reply to this topic, you must first login.
If you are not already registered, you must first register.

Printable version

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Search the12volt.com

Follow the12volt.com

Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.