switching an amp

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Topic: switching an amp

Posted By: alt29040
Subject: switching an amp
Date Posted: June 17, 2002 at 4:58 PM

I have an install that the owner wishes to put a switch on the amp to cut it off seperately from the deck, not just signal but power, completely off . Iam wondering what options i have. can i cut signal in the remote lead with a switch and that do the trick or do i have to go in to the power lead? A relay application maybe better? all suggestions welcome .

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A.L.T.

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Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: June 17, 2002 at 5:14 PM

You can put a switch on the remote wire and it will turn on and off the amp. You do not need a relay to do this and don’t need a switch on the power wire. The remote wire is what turns the amp on and off so if you cut the power to the remote wire it will turn off the amp.

Posted By: alt29040
Date Posted: June 17, 2002 at 5:19 PM

hey thanks for the help. I am just begining to install in other vehicles besides my own and wanted to be sure. I am working on mecp cert. and hope i won,t have to ask quest. like this in a few months once again thanks for the help posted_image

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A.L.T.

Posted By: NyxBass
Date Posted: June 17, 2002 at 5:42 PM

Everyone has to ask at some point. That's why we hang out here!

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/NyxBass

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