Amp and Power Inverter Help

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Topic: Amp and Power Inverter Help

Posted By: M3drvrr
Subject: Amp and Power Inverter Help
Date Posted: July 15, 2003 at 5:23 PM

I am installing a JL Audio 500/1 amp in my 03 Tahoe. Also, i am going to use a power inverter for a Playstation. Do you guys recommend for me to wire the amp and the power inverter from one 4 ga wire from the battery, or use two different wires. I do not want the inverter to interfere with the amps performance. The power inverter is 300 watts, and is only for the playstation. I am also installing a 1 farad capacitor.

Any advice is appreciated.

Harry

Replies:

Posted By: lil_joker2k2
Date Posted: July 15, 2003 at 7:53 PM

you can use a distribution block to wire everything up, it wont interfere with the amp

Posted By: nedgeworth
Date Posted: July 15, 2003 at 8:07 PM

If you want to be extra careful you could always run a fused distrobution block.

Posted By: lil_joker2k2
Date Posted: July 15, 2003 at 10:58 PM

yeah thats what i mean, i thought all power distribution blocks are fused? ive seen smaller ones for remote wire etc...non fused..but id fuse the amp with a 60amp fuse or 80amp if your squeezing it a lot and another 60 for the power inverter

Posted By: nedgeworth
Date Posted: July 15, 2003 at 11:00 PM

Nope not all that's why i just thought u should add that. There are many different distro blocks that aren't fused. And of course all have there own purpose in the kind of installation your looking for.

Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: July 15, 2003 at 11:14 PM

Most non-fused distribution blocks are used for joining grounds into a common ground (since grounds don't need to be fused).

Some people will use non-fused distro block and rely on the inline fuse at the battery to take care of the system until the current hits the amp fuses, but if you ask me that's a mistake (and a potential fire waiting to happen).

I've always tried to fuse my power wires not only at the battery, but also at the distribution block. A fused distribution block may cost a little more, but it will end up saving you money in the long run. After all, a replacement fuse is a lot cheaper than a replacement amp or car if a fire gets too bad posted_image

Even though this example is for a Mustang, the theory would be the same for any vehicle. It's a neat little trick for a clean inverter install... Installing a Power Inverter

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