Amp wiring question
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Amp wiring question
My old amp used an 8 gauge power wire. I purchased a new amp that recomends 4 gauge. What problems may I see if I use the 8 gauge until I upgrade to 4 gauge? Will it reduce the amps output?
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[QUOTE=rjp]What needs and use would cause a problem?[/QUOTE
Current draw is the most important. If you're new amp is rated anywhere above 700-800 watts, you need to step it up to 4 awg. Or if your 8 awg is a really long run.
Imagine it like this. You're trying to drink threw a coffee stirrer. You will get more liquid if you step up to a regular straw. Same concept with amps and power wire.
Current draw is the most important. If you're new amp is rated anywhere above 700-800 watts, you need to step it up to 4 awg. Or if your 8 awg is a really long run.
Imagine it like this. You're trying to drink threw a coffee stirrer. You will get more liquid if you step up to a regular straw. Same concept with amps and power wire.
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From: Slidell, LA
[QUOTE=Crewwzin]
I go more with 500 if over 15 ft.
Originally Posted by rjp
What needs and use would cause a problem?[/QUOTE
Current draw is the most important. If you're new amp is rated anywhere above 700-800 watts, you need to step it up to 4 awg. Or if your 8 awg is a really long run.
Imagine it like this. You're trying to drink threw a coffee stirrer. You will get more liquid if you step up to a regular straw. Same concept with amps and power wire.
Current draw is the most important. If you're new amp is rated anywhere above 700-800 watts, you need to step it up to 4 awg. Or if your 8 awg is a really long run.
Imagine it like this. You're trying to drink threw a coffee stirrer. You will get more liquid if you step up to a regular straw. Same concept with amps and power wire.
I go more with 500 if over 15 ft.