adam43633 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 i have 6300 RMS going to 2 18s, i have a DC 270 amp alternator,all 1/0 gauge wiring, 3 battery connected in parallel. if i add another run of 1/0 will it fix my voltage drop. it drops from 15.1 to 12.4-13 volts, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 What amps are you running? Quote UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Keep it to one thread bro Lest ye unleash the wrath of the mods Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam43633 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 2 hifonics brutus 2400s at 1 ohm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 what batteries? you might just not have enough electrical as far as batteries. Quote Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam43633 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 1 duralast gold 1000 CA 750CCA and 90 AH under the hood and 2 marine/generator batterys they normally used for campers they weigh 110 pounds each 1550 CA or CCA i dont remember and 180 amp hours each. what i wanna know is if 0 gauge wire can only allow 150 amps through it am i only get 150 amps out of my 270 amp alternator, that if i add another run will i get the full 270 amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniSPLlancer Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 ^ I'm curious Quote 2011 Mitsubishi OutlanderSony 712 Soundqubed HDS208 Alpine MRV-M500 Transmission line enclosure Soundqubed wiring Knu rca XS Power battery CNF terminals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmike Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) the answer is no. 4800 watts = 480amps, you have 270 amps, your always going to have voltage drop unless you have more supply than demand, also most 0/ gauge will handle 270 to 350 amps depending on strand count .and most will say 1000 watts =100 amps . hope this helps Edited November 29, 2011 by Bmike Quote 2007 trailblazer lthead unit- pioneer p4300dvd crescendo ft-1 supertweeters pioneer m650 pros audiocontrol 2xs crossover Rockford fosgate p200-2 highsrockford fosgate p400-2 mids1- fi btl 18amps- saz 3500battery- evermax in front, 2 9a31 dekas in rearwires all knuconceptz 1/0 and rcas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassahaulic Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 1/0 is usually 250-350amps. Your only making 4800w, which we will call 500amps your only making 270amps. So your going to have voltage drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam43633 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm Maximum amps for power transmission 1/0 150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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