timc31610 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Posted July 9, 2014 When making aluminum bus bars to connect several batteries together, how thick does the aluminum need to be? Is there a recommended size? My Build Log 94 Civic http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188644-94-civic-4-door-build-loq-suggestions-wanted-will-be-super-slow-mo/ Faceebook reluctantly
gckless Posted July 9, 2014 Report Posted July 9, 2014 Depends on the amount of batteries and size, but 1/4" usually works fine. "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography
MrSkippyJ Posted July 9, 2014 Report Posted July 9, 2014 The overall size is important, not just the thickness. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69
timc31610 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Posted July 9, 2014 Ok so I'm planning a wall build and I'm sure I'll need at least 4-6 batteries. I know Lowe's and home depot carry flat aluminum strips. I believe they are 1/4" thick by 1 1/2" wide. Is that enough? Could I double then up? Thanks for the responses guys, I'm trying to build up as much info as possible while the car is getting other stuff done. My Build Log 94 Civic http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188644-94-civic-4-door-build-loq-suggestions-wanted-will-be-super-slow-mo/ Faceebook reluctantly
g2shuck Posted July 10, 2014 Report Posted July 10, 2014 That will be fine 2000 Toyota Camry With Sealed Off Trunk Sky High OFC Wiring DC Power 270 XP Alt AQ 2200 Sub Amp Two DC Level 4 m2 12s 80 Mil Murdetmat Gathering Parts For Wall Build. Team DC Audio 2014 Member
fecupe2001 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Posted July 10, 2014 1/4" works great for me I´m the SPL Gains topic creator!! wanna get louder?? check this: SPL Gains. Panamenian 2009 & 2010 & 2014 Bass Race 149.9 Champion! 2 15" subs and a 2K wired at 1 ohm, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167788-fecupe2001-2-15s-on-a-2k-video-on-page-3/ 8 Massive 15" subs and small power, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179296-fecupe2001s-8-15s-4th-order-bandpass-wall/
Karkov Posted July 10, 2014 Report Posted July 10, 2014 Menards has 1/4" x 2" 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
timc31610 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks guys! I'm just going to double up for safety...lol. Anyone ever plasti-dipped their bars after they were attached and wired? My Build Log 94 Civic http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188644-94-civic-4-door-build-loq-suggestions-wanted-will-be-super-slow-mo/ Faceebook reluctantly
SlamminBeats Posted July 10, 2014 Report Posted July 10, 2014 i have .75 thick and .625 straps. bigger is always better. should figure out what type of current you will be drawing with your system and get the proper thickness based on the cross sectional area of the bus bars.
timc31610 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Posted July 10, 2014 i have .75 thick and .625 straps. bigger is always better. should figure out what type of current you will be drawing with your system and get the proper thickness based on the cross sectional area of the bus bars. How do you determine the needed size once you have the total current draw? My Build Log 94 Civic http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188644-94-civic-4-door-build-loq-suggestions-wanted-will-be-super-slow-mo/ Faceebook reluctantly
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