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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Blue wire (power turn on) splitting?
I am about to install a multi amp set up. Is there any problem with just splitting the blue wire or does it need a distribution block as well? Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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you will need a relay for it
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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I was wondering about that. Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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I was wondering about that. Thanks!
no problem, i tried running just a 4 channel and my sub amp off the remote turn on and only one or the other would turn on, got a relay and that fixed my problem
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 03:39 AM
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Normally one or two amps will work by splitting. Three or more and a relay is necessary
 
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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I am planning on three so I will get a relay for it. Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:51 AM
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86 - remote
85 - ground

87 - 12v
30 - to amps
 
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