Mobile amp wire size

[Tripple Nickel]

Wanting to know what is best size wire to run directly to battery for small amp in motorhome ? Would 20amp fuse be enough ? Any ideas where wire can be purchased already made up with ends for attaching to battery ? Any help would be appreciated.
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[Mudfoot]

What size amp? How far from battery to the amp?

 

[psycho]

What size amp? How far from battery to the amp?

Looks like another guessing game thread.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

What size amp? How far from battery to the amp?

Looks like another guessing game thread.

I was all set to answer the question and then I blew a fuse in my crystal ball.

 

[binrat]

I was all set to answer the question and then I blew a fuse in my crystal ball.

Thanks CK, I just spilled my bevvie over the table laughing.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

 

[TonyV225]

I was all set to answer the question and then I blew a fuse in my crystal ball.

Dammit C.K.!! I dont have many fuses left and I told you to be a little more careful with how far you go on the guessing games!!!

 

[AudioShockwav]

What size amp? How far from battery to the amp?

All kidding aside, the guys can help you out if you tell them a few more things about what you are trying to do and what you have to work with.


73
Jeff

 

[AL567]

I use 10 gauge straight to the battery @ 8' length with a 50 amp protection fuse at the battery with my kl503. Some will say 8 gauge but I've never had any issues with 10.

 

[222DBFL]

Get some good #4awg from a stereo shop and a good distribution block. The size amp fuse used is dependent on the amp draw that will be used, Some will say #4awg is over kill. But I would rather play it safe and have the larger wire. JMO. Make sure to use good terminal connectors as well and no-ox all connections as well. And also the ground should be the same size as the power and should be made as short as possible and go to a good ground point like a seat bolt. Again JMO. God bless and good luck.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

All kidding aside, the guys can help you out if you tell them a few more things about what you are trying to do and what you have to work with.


73
Jeff

You had to go and ruin it with a bit of common sense reasoning didn't you Jeff.

Seriously though we would like to help but without more info it's like asking how to instal a radio in a red car.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Dammit C.K.!! I dont have many fuses left and I told you to be a little more careful with how far you go on the guessing games!!!

I think I may have put the last fuse in backwards. When I turn the crystal ball on it goes black.

 

[psycho]

My amp doesn't work, how much to fix it? ANYONE?????

 

[Beetle]

I think I may have put the last fuse in backwards. When I turn the crystal ball on it goes black.

If you put a fuse in backwards it doesn't blow. It $ucks.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

If you put a fuse in backwards it doesn't blow. It $ucks.

And big time too.