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swedge
27-08-10, 02:23 PM
What guage wire do I use to power to amps I have 2 distribution blocks 1 for earthing and 1 for power

The 2 amps I have are

Mutant nw280sp
Sony xm255 nx

also I have an inline fuse for the power what size fuses will I use for running 2 amps the distribution blocks take 2 fuses each

craig green
27-08-10, 04:09 PM
You need a fuse within 10 inches of the battery the sum of the 2 fuses on the amps. That is all.

As for the wire gauge I'm a bit out of touch with with it. Something substantial that wont melt LOL. Then from the distribution blocks it can be thinner, geberally the +ve terminal on the amp will give you a clue as to what would be too thick.

Jack
27-08-10, 04:25 PM
I'd say a 4 from the battery to the distribution block, then an 8 from there to the amps should suffice.

craig green
27-08-10, 04:37 PM
^ sounds correct. ^

swedge
28-08-10, 06:25 AM
Cheers guys I have 2 different bits of cable I'll check what guage they are but I'm sure they are fine