Using 12v ignition for amp turn on.

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Topic: Using 12v ignition for amp turn on.

Posted By: fireberd350
Subject: Using 12v ignition for amp turn on.
Date Posted: September 27, 2004 at 9:52 AM

The wire that was supposed to be the amp turn on lead was not. Is it OK to temporarily tap into the red switched 12v lead for the amp turn on?

Thanks, Steve

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: September 27, 2004 at 9:54 AM

Yes this is OK to use. Just make sure that you fuse this connection with a 10 amp fuse.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: fireberd350
Date Posted: September 27, 2004 at 9:59 AM

That was going to be my next question. Thanks alot.

Is this OK for a permanant solution?

Is there any risk of damaging the amp?

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: September 27, 2004 at 10:04 AM

There's no risk involved as long as the fuse is inline. If you wish to leave this in permanently, I can see no reason why it would cause any problems in the future ?

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: September 27, 2004 at 5:55 PM

i have never had a problem going that route. i normally do that when doing a install with a factory deck

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