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blkmassive 
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need some quick help,have jl audio new 1000w amp plus alpine 500w amp and 1fared capacitor,what gauge wire should i run from battery? should i use a 2AWG OR 4 GAUGE  as my main power line or should i use  the bigger guage to a distribution block then  the smaller  gauge to the amps?also what size fuse ill need do i need a circuit breaker also can u help with a diagram on the installation on the capcitor ,thanks
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use the 2 ga from batt to d-block, and short runs of 4 to each amp.  I'd put a 150A near the battery, 100A to the 1000w, 50a to the 500w.

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I would use 0 gauge
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2 gauge to distribution block smaller wire to amps plus same size for grounding, so how do u install the wire to capacitor plus do i use one grounding point for capacitor and both amps?and why all the fuse in the back?

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If you already have the cap I guess you should go ahead and use it.  If your amps have fuses in them, the fuses in the back are really not neccesary.  Just remember 150 amp fuse at the battery and you will be OK as long as you use nothing smaller than 4 Ga. wire

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i am an idiot wrote:

Suggested capacitor wiring diagram

what gauge should i use -- posted image.

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