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    Hypothetically speaking if the batteries for the stereo were approx 4 or 5 ft from the amp rack would you...

    run a 1/0 + trunk & fuse from batteries to a 1/0ga in - 3-4ga out splitter on amp rack
    OR
    run 3- 4 ga power wires from a 1/0 - 3-4ga out fused splitter on the battery box directly to each amp?

    I'm wondering about draw and power losss or is this no big deal.
    Last edited by Dave K; 01-05-2013, 03:22 AM.
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    Take one 0 gauge wire to amp rack, mount your distro block to amp rack and run 4 gauge to the amps. Put an inline fuse or breaker 8" after the Perko switch that's going to the amp rack. That's what I'd do anyways for what's it worth
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      #3
      Thanks.

      I am not using a perko but 3 independent batteries with a 3 bank charger. When I connect the 3 batteries together should I use 1/0ga or is 4 ga ok. Obviously each piece would only be 12-15" ?
      Last edited by Dave K; 01-05-2013, 04:51 AM.
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        #4
        Q#2. Should I use Set Screw Battery Ring Terminals, or the crimp on gold plated terminals??
        Last edited by Dave K; 01-05-2013, 04:49 AM.
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          #5
          Dave,

          Since the amps have their internal fusing, you will not need a redundant fused distribution block.

          Here is how I would roll: 2 non-fused 1/0ga in w/4 4ga outs, 1 1/0 in/out ANL fused holder or manual-reset circuit breaker, 6 ft (or whats needed) each of 1/0 power and GND, and 9ft each of 4 ga power and GND cable.

          from the B+ battery post - 12-18 inches of 1/0ga cable, main circuit protection (fuse holder or breaker), then remaining cable run over to amp install area. Mount one non-fused distribution block close to the amps. This keeps the 4ga runs as short as necessary. Run a section of 4ga from the block to the B+ of each amp.

          From the battery GND post - Run a length from the battery's GND post over to the amp install area, preferably next to the B+, Mount the 2nd non-fused block and repeat with the 4ga for the amps GND.

          This configuration has only 2 cables running from the battery bank to the amp install area and a single main circuit protection. With the proper size cable for the trunk line, proper size main fuse and keeping the 4ga lines as short as needed, you have a clean yet simple install will no extra connections or parts. The fuses on the amp protect the amp and the main circuit protection protect the cabling.

          Q #2: I would go with a crimp style with a piece of gel filled heat shrink to seal the bridge between the cable and terminal. Me, I use tinned copper battery lugs and solder the cable in, then use heat shrink.
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            #6
            Originally posted by chpthril View Post
            Dave,

            Since the amps have their internal fusing, you will not need a redundant fused distribution block.

            Here is how I would roll: 2 non-fused 1/0ga in w/4 4ga outs, 1 1/0 in/out ANL fused holder or manual-reset circuit breaker, 6 ft (or whats needed) each of 1/0 power and GND, and 9ft each of 4 ga power and GND cable.

            from the B+ battery post - 12-18 inches of 1/0ga cable, main circuit protection (fuse holder or breaker), then remaining cable run over to amp install area. Mount one non-fused distribution block close to the amps. This keeps the 4ga runs as short as necessary. Run a section of 4ga from the block to the B+ of each amp.

            From the battery GND post - Run a length from the battery's GND post over to the amp install area, preferably next to the B+, Mount the 2nd non-fused block and repeat with the 4ga for the amps GND.

            This configuration has only 2 cables running from the battery bank to the amp install area and a single main circuit protection. With the proper size cable for the trunk line, proper size main fuse and keeping the 4ga lines as short as needed, you have a clean yet simple install will no extra connections or parts. The fuses on the amp protect the amp and the main circuit protection protect the cabling.

            Q #2: I would go with a crimp style with a piece of gel filled heat shrink to seal the bridge between the cable and terminal. Me, I use tinned copper battery lugs and solder the cable in, then use heat shrink.
            Thats perfect Thanks Mike.

            Do I need 1/0 to connect batteries in parellel or is 4ga ok?
            Last edited by Dave K; 01-05-2013, 05:47 AM.
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              #7
              Originally posted by Dave K View Post
              Thats perfect Thanks Mike.

              Do I need 1/0 to connect batteries in parellel or is 4ga ok?
              4ga to connect the batteries in parallel is fine.
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                #8
                Is this the correct hook up for a Wet Sounds HT-1 and a ALpine sub. The sub is a
                Alpine SWS-12D4
                12"Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer 4ohm+4ohm

                Last edited by Dave K; 01-10-2013, 12:22 AM.
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                  #9
                  Yup. You have it wired parallel so it sees a 2 ohm load which is what u want
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                    thanks!!
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                      #11
                      Any thoughts on how and where to mount a WS-420 in a VLX?
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                        #12
                        Hey Mike,
                        What kind of lights did you use here? A strip LED I assume.

                        Did you peel and stick them to the back side of the amp facing down or on something to aim them outward?
                        Thanks
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                          #13
                          Dave,

                          There is a .5" thick acrylic plate behind each amp. The OD is cut to the footprint of the amp. The ID is cut out about 2" in from the outer edge. LED strips are attached to the inside edge of the acrylic plate. Each amp is mounted on 1" stand-offs.
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                            #14
                            Got ya. I was thinking of using a pieces of 1/2"x 1/2"x 1/16" aluminim angle and just use the peel and stick. Would probably be easier to use 1 piece of arclic though.

                            Thanks
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                              #15
                              http://www.amazon.com/Hitlights-Blue.../dp/B005GL55IU
                              Would these be similiar to what LED's you use Chp?
                              Last edited by bryce2320; 01-14-2013, 04:30 AM.
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