i have a Audiobahn 1206T 12 in 2200 Watt sub hooked to a SPL Phantom DK 1000 Watt amp...i am using 8 gauge wire to suppy the amp. I blow the fuse compeletly it like explodes and then the fuse holder melts. i talked to a installer at ABC Warehouse and he said i need a bigger gauge like 4 gauge to supply that much watts any ideas? this is the second thing i melted
2007-03-07 12:54:15 · 4 answers · asked by BarronOhBeefDipp 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
lol. YES!!! you need 4 gauge, and you need a bigger fuse up front.
2007-03-08 01:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by JimL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is right!!! All of that power traveling through an 8 gauge wire causes it to heat up and melt the fuse holder. Making the wire thicker gives it a a little more area for the currents to travel through the fuse and wire.
2007-03-07 12:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by jtwonn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am amazed that the wire hasn't melted or something, I run 200 watts and use 8 guage, here is the link to the wiring kit i put in for a friend. High quality stuff and not too expensive. even comes with signal
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_2357.html
2007-03-07 13:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by Wastedmilkman61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8ga is probably good up to 600w. For 1000w, you'll probably want 4ga wires. You'll also want a fuse that is right for your amp. Look at the fuses in your amp, and get one roughly that same number of amps (maybe a bit smaller) to fuse your +12v connection.
2007-03-07 16:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by jparkdzg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋