what size fuses?

but couldnt find the exact answer that I was looking for to this question. I know the two methods to come up with what size fuses you need to run on your system but I have a question that I cant seem to find the answer to. Is it better to pick your fuses based on the max watts your system is capable of OR is it better to pick your fuses based on the RMS that your system will be seeing? Also out of the two methods used, max current on everything on that circuit, and the sum of rated power of all amp channels together divided by 6, which is the preferred method and why? TIA for all the help.

http://www.bcae1.com/   has an excellent section on fuses. New Project: 2003 Pathfinder

now that you mention it  can you tell me that method to figure out what fuse to use?i know some stuff and what i dont know ill make it up feel free to ask

Suggested Fuse Sizes: Wire Gauge     Recommended Maximum Fuse Size 00 awg     400 amps 0 awg     325 amps 1 awg     250 amps 2 awg     200 amps 4 awg     125 amps 6 awg     80 amps 8 awg     50 amps 10 awg     30 amps 12 awg     20 amps 14 awg     15 amps 16 awg     7.5 amps These are the recommended maximum fuse ratings for the corresponding wire size. Using a smaller fuse than what's recommended here will be perfectly safe. Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA

thanx velocityi know some stuff and what i dont know ill make it up feel free to ask