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Posted: June 20, 2005 at 6:18 PM / IP Logged  
it's so hard to find a distribution block with a 2 AWG input, everything is 1/0 AWG or 4 AWG... i'll probably just go with an 1/0 AWG input then, i dont think it'll hurt anything
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Posted: June 21, 2005 at 5:40 PM / IP Logged  
Probably less expensive than a 1/0 cable, and easier to run as well, would be 2 #4 cables. Equivalent to a #1 cable, with 300A currrent carrying capacity, it's easier to run, too. Goes under carpet without a big ol' bulge... What I'd do, (Oh, wait - I mean *WHAT I DID DO*) would be get a battery terminal with 2 #4 outputs - they're everywhere... run two #4 cables to your distribution block (which will likely have 3 #4 holes in it, right? - this'll also leave a place for you to attach your cap, if you have one) and connect them both to the same distro block. Smaller fuse holders, less expensive blade fuses (or even a couple of 120A glass fuses and fuseholders under the hood) Distribute the current demands over two cables, less loss, less money, less effort to install, I mean, where's the decision?
It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
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Posted: June 21, 2005 at 6:45 PM / IP Logged  
I found 1/0 gauge wire for like $3 a foot, i wont need more than 2 feet most likely, i'll just have it near the front of my car. I like sounddomain's selection of 1/0" blocks, plus in the future if I upgrade my system, I'll already have the 1/0" block and wires. I liked your way but I really want 2 AWG or 1/0 AWG, I'll be getting a new fuse and fuse holder as well, since I believe my current amp is already underpowered fuse wise and I have my own problems with it. Here's what I'm looking at buying:
distribution block (1/0 AWG input, and at least 2 outputs - 1 for 4 AWG, 1 for 8 AWG)
fuse (has to be at least 195 amps and i want it ANL platinum plated)
fuse holder (i want it platinum eventhough it's more expensive and it has to be ANL and accept 1/0 AWG)
1/0 AWG wiring
Shouldnt be more than $50 with shipping, I could do it a lot cheaper and a different way, but i think i'm stickin with this
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