solosickness Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 A buddy of mine that first showed me how too hook up systems showed me a trick he did in his setup. He ran a switch from the remote output of the amp too the 12v constant from his power wire. If this safe to do it like this? I know ur supposed to hook the remotewire too the back of the headunit, but he can turn it on car off. is it safe? does it need fuses anywere? Ride Stats: 2003 Ford focus Zx3 Hatch Walled System X1 Solo X Kicker 18" "Enclosure: 7.8 cbft, Port Firing Into a Horn, On a 90*" X1 Rockford Fosgate 40001bd "Now a Warhorse On my dresser" x1 0g Big 3 x1 Kinetik 2400 "x4 Kinetik 2400's" x1 Kinetik 1800 x2 Kinetik Special Edition True Silver Battery Terminals x20 Gold Plated 0gauge 3/8 Ring Terminals x25 Total ft: KnuKonceptz Kable 1/0 Silver Pearl* 2500+ Strands. x15ft KnuKonceptz 8 Gauge. -Soon Too Be Walled Fav Quote: They Dont Feal Me, But They Feal Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy101 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 A buddy of mine that first showed me how too hook up systems showed me a trick he did in his setup. He ran a switch from the remote output of the amp too the 12v constant from his power wire. If this safe to do it like this? I know ur supposed to hook the remotewire too the back of the headunit, but he can turn it on car off. is it safe? does it need fuses anywere? I had to do that for a couple days as my remote wire behind my HU got pinched and no longer triggered the amps. Worked fine, but the amps are constantly on and are drawing from the battery. I always disconnected it when I knew I wasn't going to be in the car for awhile. I'd put a switch in-line so it's easy to turn it on an off. First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solosickness Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 A buddy of mine that first showed me how too hook up systems showed me a trick he did in his setup. He ran a switch from the remote output of the amp too the 12v constant from his power wire. If this safe to do it like this? I know ur supposed to hook the remotewire too the back of the headunit, but he can turn it on car off. is it safe? does it need fuses anywere? I had to do that for a couple days as my remote wire behind my HU got pinched and no longer triggered the amps. Worked fine, but the amps are constantly on and are drawing from the battery. I always disconnected it when I knew I wasn't going to be in the car for awhile. I'd put a switch in-line so it's easy to turn it on an off. Instead of disconnecting it, we just threw an extra switch on the wire, so u can turn it on and off with car on or off "no ignition key". I was just wondering is it safe, and if it is does it need a fuse? cuz i might do it too the warhorse, but not gunna guess on an amp i have alot of money into. Ride Stats: 2003 Ford focus Zx3 Hatch Walled System X1 Solo X Kicker 18" "Enclosure: 7.8 cbft, Port Firing Into a Horn, On a 90*" X1 Rockford Fosgate 40001bd "Now a Warhorse On my dresser" x1 0g Big 3 x1 Kinetik 2400 "x4 Kinetik 2400's" x1 Kinetik 1800 x2 Kinetik Special Edition True Silver Battery Terminals x20 Gold Plated 0gauge 3/8 Ring Terminals x25 Total ft: KnuKonceptz Kable 1/0 Silver Pearl* 2500+ Strands. x15ft KnuKonceptz 8 Gauge. -Soon Too Be Walled Fav Quote: They Dont Feal Me, But They Feal Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyablo409 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 yes put a fuse its smart and safe you dont want your car to catch on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solosickness Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 yes put a fuse its smart and safe you dont want your car to catch on fire ok, what fuse size should i use? im pretty sure it needs too be on the 12v constant going too the switch, from the battery terminal. possibly "fuse" the wire going too the remote on that amp? "2nd guessing myself" Ride Stats: 2003 Ford focus Zx3 Hatch Walled System X1 Solo X Kicker 18" "Enclosure: 7.8 cbft, Port Firing Into a Horn, On a 90*" X1 Rockford Fosgate 40001bd "Now a Warhorse On my dresser" x1 0g Big 3 x1 Kinetik 2400 "x4 Kinetik 2400's" x1 Kinetik 1800 x2 Kinetik Special Edition True Silver Battery Terminals x20 Gold Plated 0gauge 3/8 Ring Terminals x25 Total ft: KnuKonceptz Kable 1/0 Silver Pearl* 2500+ Strands. x15ft KnuKonceptz 8 Gauge. -Soon Too Be Walled Fav Quote: They Dont Feal Me, But They Feal Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyablo409 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 i would put a 10a fues close to the bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackedout Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 You dont need more than a 1 amp fuse. But for reference, the fuse is to keep te wire from burning up. Fuse for the wire. If your wire isn't adequate enough for the application, you will have to readjust so it is. So in your case anything from 1 amp to 10 amp will work fine... Assuming your using 16-18 Gauge wire. Trunk Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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