Reilly Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Copper clad aluminum gets hot, vs pure copper.......physically hotter, by probably double. Quote Clovis Custom Audio 559-392-3600 96 Silverado Single Cab 2-DD9515's Cut-through 1-DDSE Amp Stock electrical and a couple small stingers, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Get the ofc fleks. How many amps is your alt? Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeje Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Ive NEVER fused the run from alt to batt.. and ive never had an issue X2, cars dont come with a fused alt to batt either Yea they do? And I solder my connections and the fuse holder is the kind with the bolts you slip the ring terminals over then put a fuse. Quote --2004 Toyota 4runner New Build Log -2002 Acura Tl-S Old Build Log Team DC Audio spl dust is an option you can get on the coils... it's great for extra 1000 watts of power where can i get this spl dust and how much is it. is it hard to apply? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Copper clad aluminum gets hot, vs pure copper.......physically hotter, by probably double. it does not get twice as hot but it can get hotter. but that doesnt matter. something has to be wrong to make this wire melt. if aluminum just melted and that was normal, NO ONE would use it. and i have a bunch of CCA in my car powering a 12k. the wire is not the problem. its a connection or its shorting out against something. Quote 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...
deeje Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Copper clad aluminum gets hot, vs pure copper.......physically hotter, by probably double. it does not get twice as hot but it can get hotter. but that doesnt matter. something has to be wrong to make this wire melt. if aluminum just melted and that was normal, NO ONE would use it. and i have a bunch of CCA in my car powering a 12k. the wire is not the problem. its a connection or its shorting out against something. That and ive used the same kca on my acura last time with no issues for 2 years both vehicles have stock alts the runner I believe uses a 140 amp alt stock. Quote --2004 Toyota 4runner New Build Log -2002 Acura Tl-S Old Build Log Team DC Audio spl dust is an option you can get on the coils... it's great for extra 1000 watts of power where can i get this spl dust and how much is it. is it hard to apply? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I don't use a fuse on mine either, nor does my stock run. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Ive NEVER fused the run from alt to batt.. and ive never had an issue X2, cars dont come with a fused alt to batt either Yea they do? And I solder my connections and the fuse holder is the kind with the bolts you slip the ring terminals over then put a fuse. do you solder with a torch? do you crimp at all first? where on the wire is it melting? you need to answer all the questions, not just one. and again, pics of the fuse holder, terminals, and engine bay where the wire is ran will help a lot in solving this. Quote 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...
deeje Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I wont be able tp get pics up till late tonight I'm at work right now but I solder with a torch and the wire isn't melting the fuse block is right where the terminal from the alt wire gets there. Quote --2004 Toyota 4runner New Build Log -2002 Acura Tl-S Old Build Log Team DC Audio spl dust is an option you can get on the coils... it's great for extra 1000 watts of power where can i get this spl dust and how much is it. is it hard to apply? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) I dont have mine fused and the only reason i dont is because the peice of paper only told me to add 0ga wire to my existing wire that was already there. No where on that peice of paper did it mention anything about fusing the Positive wire from alt to the battery positive. It only said to do the big 3 and that was it. This is one thing that has botherd me for a long time because alot of people say you do and alot say you dont need to. Which is the correct answer? If you had a alt that puts out over 300 amps if you had to fuse it, wouldnt you technically have 2 runs of 0ga wire with what ever size fusing is needed since a single run of 0ga typically can only take 300amps through it? Edited June 23, 2011 by cubs_fan0718 Quote 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 When i only had 1 alt - bat run the wire would heat up (425a alt) but after adding another run, no problems Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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