gotboom88 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Ive been googling this for a while and I still cant find a good answer..but is it ok if I have a 4 gauge power wire and a 6 gauge ground wire for 1 day? because tommorow im getting another 4 ga ground wire from my buddy. Would it be safe for the amp/subs??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finkster Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Ive been googling this for a while and I still cant find a good answer..but is it ok if I have a 4 gauge power wire and a 6 gauge ground wire for 1 day? because tommorow im getting another 4 ga ground wire from my buddy. Would it be safe for the amp/subs??? what amp are you running? DAT 4125------>RE XXX comps active Eclipse cd7000 I serve drunks for a living Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team-Atomic-Andrew Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 itll work, but do NOT turn it up. its really not a good idea. If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkolfo4 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Depends on the amp and how much power. . .if 6ga can handle the current with acceptable voltage drop for the length of wire, it is fine. If it causes the voltage to float up due to the drop across the wire, it is not good. This really applies to any ground wire - even if it is the same size as the power wire. Current system: 1997 Blazer - (4) Customer Fi NEO subs with (8) American Bass Elite 2800.1s Previous systems: 2000 Suburban - (4) BTL 15's and (4) IA 40.1's = 157.7 dB at 37 Hz. 1992 Astro Van - (6) BTL 15's and (6) IA 40.1's = 159.7 dB at 43 Hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 If its gonna just be for one day, just do it. Why ask? i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotboom88 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Well my amp hits 250W RMS on each of my 12 inch subs so in all its 500RMS power. And to my knowledge the 6 gauge can handle up to 800W. Its a Alpine Monoblock V power amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkolfo4 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 It will be fine. With that amp you could just leave it that way. 6 ga is large enough. Current system: 1997 Blazer - (4) Customer Fi NEO subs with (8) American Bass Elite 2800.1s Previous systems: 2000 Suburban - (4) BTL 15's and (4) IA 40.1's = 157.7 dB at 37 Hz. 1992 Astro Van - (6) BTL 15's and (6) IA 40.1's = 159.7 dB at 43 Hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotboom88 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 It will be fine. With that amp you could just leave it that way. 6 ga is large enough. Ok thanks. And btw the 6 gauge wire holds up to 1200watts max and 680 RMS. So I should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkolfo4 Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Just FYI, wire size is based on more than just wattage. It is based on heat rise and the amount of voltage drop that is acceptable in your application. Different wire of the same ga can have different resistance per foot which changes the voltage drop with a given current and the amount of heat generated. The length of the wire changes voltage drop. The type of insulation determines how much heat rise is acceptable. And the list goes on. . . Current system: 1997 Blazer - (4) Customer Fi NEO subs with (8) American Bass Elite 2800.1s Previous systems: 2000 Suburban - (4) BTL 15's and (4) IA 40.1's = 157.7 dB at 37 Hz. 1992 Astro Van - (6) BTL 15's and (6) IA 40.1's = 159.7 dB at 43 Hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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