what gauge wires to use
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Topic: what gauge wires to use
Posted By: colorblindsam
Subject: what gauge wires to use
Date Posted: November 02, 2006 at 1:05 PM
i was just wondering if anyone could give me a general idea of what gauge wires to use for the power and ground for a given sized amp. I have a 1000w amp and 2 400w subs, but im not sure if i should go with 4 or 8 gauge wiring for the power and ground. Wasnt sure if it's not that big of a deal or if it could end up messing the amp and subs up. Any help would be appreciated.
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: November 02, 2006 at 1:09 PM
Check the Power and Ground link on the left column of the forum. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: jvillefinest
Date Posted: November 02, 2006 at 1:20 PM
another rule of thumb i always use, is give the amp the largest it can handle. if it can accept 4ga give it 4. Same with speaker wire from the amp to the sub. as large as i can be...maybe thats just me...
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Posted By: colorblindsam
Date Posted: November 02, 2006 at 2:34 PM
so using 4 gauge should work just fine? and i remember reading somwhere that ur ground should always be the same size if not bigger than ur power wire, is that true or just petty non-sensical irritance :) and thanks again for all the help guys
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: November 02, 2006 at 3:28 PM
Yes, your power and ground must be the same size as both will carry the same amount of current. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: colorblindsam
Date Posted: November 02, 2006 at 3:30 PM
aight, glad u told me that, this amp wiring kit i got had 4 gauge for the power wire and 8 gauge for the ground....dont know why they did that but thanks again for the help
Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: November 02, 2006 at 3:43 PM
Um...wierd. What amp and kit did you buy?? Most good kits have same power and ground.
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