If the fuses are matched to the size of wire you are going to use , you're all set.
copper wire
4 gauge = 60 amp
8 gauge = 30 amp
12 gauge = 10 amp
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If the fuses are matched to the size of wire you are going to use , you're all set.
copper wire
4 gauge = 60 amp
8 gauge = 30 amp
12 gauge = 10 amp
thank-you Hic.
Your welcome :hug:
Not progress, but another dumb question.
The Helix manual says the amp is rated at 4 Ohms bridged: 1 x 360/600 W. Since the subs I am running are 8ohm, would I half the ratings for the 8ohm load?
The pic shows the 4ga wire I was planning to use for my Helix amp. It looks like a very tight fit. Helix says that 16mm is the minimum cross section for power/ground wires. I am going to ask them what that means in layman's terminology.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/1...045c30b3_z.jpg
Yes , as your resistance increases your flow rate decreases.
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/aw...uge-d_731.html ~ Look at this chart
Feel free to pare down or shave some of the copper wire down to fit the opening.
cross sectional area in millimeters appears to be around a 5 awg, so just put an edge on a knife and whittle the 4 awg down.
If you have to you can cut some of that wire out if it DOES NOT fit.
I usually just hit it with strippers to the size it need and then peel the excess wire strands out
I never would have thought that would be a kosher thing to do. It saves me from having to get new power wire.
Thank-you all. :beer:
How many subs ? and how will they be connected ?
If you go from the 'red' or 'positive' post to the positive or red connector on 2 subs.
Then go from the 'black' or minus to the black or negative connector on each of the 2 subs
your amplifier will see a total load of 4 ohms.
There are two 6x9 subs. As you say and as I just confirmed from 3yr old emails, the amp will see a 4ohm load. The connection diagram I was given is shown.
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