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s2kman

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Posted: March 24, 2006 at 1:22 PM / IP Logged

I'm planning on wiring some cables through some seats and was wondering if anyone has done this? I'm just concerned about the power cable thats going to be running to my amp, It's a 4 gauge X 4 (4 amps) does anyone know if the cables can get hot enough to start heating the materials inside the seats?

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Posted: March 24, 2006 at 1:39 PM / IP Logged

As long as you use the proper sized wire for your application (check the charts on the left of this screen under car audio/power and ground), and the wire will not run along any sharp areas or pinch points, you will be fine.

My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

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Posted: March 24, 2006 at 1:45 PM / IP Logged

You could always use some very small wire loom.

That might help out.

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Posted: March 24, 2006 at 7:32 PM / IP Logged

...and to add to what geepherder said, fusing is the key. The fuse, if matched to the capability of the wire (see same chart as above), will burn out before the wire could get hot enough to cause problems. Each main power wire is fused close to the battery.

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