Guest Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Would the fuse be causing amp heat? And I know I will tune amp with smd thingy tomorrow. I just finished install and wanted to hear it. So setting everything but the gain to 0. Sounded loud as he'll but very hot. possibly. when you start pulling enough current to get to the rated point of the fuse, the internal filament will start to heat up, causing resistance in the power line. amps HATE resistance on the power side. causes major voltage drop and heat edit: someone correct me if im wrong, but thats what i've learned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Sinha Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Would the fuse be causing amp heat? And I know I will tune amp with smd thingy tomorrow. I just finished install and wanted to hear it. So setting everything but the gain to 0. Sounded loud as he'll but very hot. Yes. Fuse your wire properly. Alpine CDE-164BT/Rockford Fosgate P400X4 Kicker CS 6.5" Components (Front) Kicker 6.5" Composites (Rear) (Running at -10DB for soundstage) RF P400X1 Monoblock 2x Rockford Punch P1 12" 4 OHM SVC running @ 2 OHM in sealed 1" MDF box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Sinha Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Would the fuse be causing amp heat? And I know I will tune amp with smd thingy tomorrow. I just finished install and wanted to hear it. So setting everything but the gain to 0. Sounded loud as he'll but very hot. possibly. when you start pulling enough current to get to the rated point of the fuse, the internal filament will start to heat up, causing resistance in the power line. amps HATE resistance on the power side. causes major voltage drop and heat edit: someone correct me if im wrong, but thats what i've learned That's pretty much correct. It's like you're putting a choke on the wire. 0 Gauge, I typically fuse at 150A-250A, depending on application, but 100A to a 150A amp is definitely not optimal. Alpine CDE-164BT/Rockford Fosgate P400X4 Kicker CS 6.5" Components (Front) Kicker 6.5" Composites (Rear) (Running at -10DB for soundstage) RF P400X1 Monoblock 2x Rockford Punch P1 12" 4 OHM SVC running @ 2 OHM in sealed 1" MDF box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 get the proper sized fuse, and report back. how do you like those pro series woofers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PardeTime Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I know not clean install. Threw it all in. Will clean up later. Please stay on problem topic, not criticize the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PardeTime Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'll get new fuse tomorrow and set amp with smd distortion thing. Hope that solves this. Love the subs btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PardeTime Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 One more fast question. Store sold me amp said it was OK to drop to 4 gauge after second battery. Amp won't take 0 gauge...is this possibly a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Might want to set the Subsonic to 20-25hz and LP set to around 80hz? That caught my eye first. Maybe those settings are causing a little heat? - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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