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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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i have a 4ch amp on the back wall with a 4 gauge power wire. If I added a mono amp, would i need a distribution block or could i just run another 4 gauge power wire to the battery for the new amp? What would be better or does it really matter. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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Your going to need to run a larger fused power wire (0/1 gauge) to a distro block then split there to your current 4 channel and mono amps. Always better to have to large a power cable than not large enough. Check http://www.knukonceptz.com/
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Impact9
Your going to need to run a larger fused power wire (0/1 gauge) to a distro block then split there to your current 4 channel and mono amps. Always better to have to large a power cable than not large enough. Check http://www.knukonceptz.com/
That or run another 4awg wire from the battery.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 04:00 AM
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Depends on the amps being run. It may be smarter to do it a different way...
 
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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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okay well one of the amps is a Kenwood KAC-8104D 500wRMS and then a Powerbass 4-ch. amp (400.4) to my door speakers (already installed). If I could just add another 4-gauge wire from the battery like red4x4 said I will.

Low, what way would you recommend?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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2 gauge would be a minimum if running together. Otherwise a seperate 4 ga is necessary for each wire.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Low_e_Red
2 gauge would be a minimum if running together. Otherwise a seperate 4 ga is necessary for each wire.
Might as well run 0awg if he wants to run one wire off of the battery considering the price of 0awg and 2awg is relatively close.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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Do you happen to notice I said minimum. Yes, he can run larger if necessary. But I got it handled, thanks...
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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thanks guys i think im just gonna run another 4 gauge from the battery as im on a tight budget
 
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