ben1994 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Currently using some knu konceptz ofc 4 gauge wire. Running a hifonics brx5000.5. Due to my past ignorance I did not know that when running at one ohm amp efficiency tanks. I've been drawing 1000 rms at one ohm as well as 60x4. I am now going to be running a rockford t1500-1bdcp and a t400-4. I will be running the 1500 at 4 ohm for 1000 rms with around 85% efficiency. the 400-4 at 4 ohm as well. Will that 4g be enough for those two amps or is it necessary to drop a 1/0 gauge line in there? Also if the 4g is sufficient could it of been damaged by the amount of current that was run through it or is that what the fuse is meant to protect?
aculous Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FnUuqTUnvEw/learn/learningcenter/car/cable_gauge_chart.html http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/electric/Watt_to_Amp_Calculator.htm Use the second link to figure out your amp draw. Then use the table to figure out wire size.
Miguels Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 its pushing it.. get 1/0 my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/
BoomZoom808 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Get 1/0 2010 Mazda 3s 2.5L Pioneer DEH-X9600BHS Knu OFC 1/0 SS Platinum AGM / XS Power XP750 Alpine PDX F-4 / Morel Maximo 5 + Coax 5 IA 10.1 / SSA XCON 12
ben1994 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Posted February 12, 2015 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FnUuqTUnvEw/learn/learningcenter/car/cable_gauge_chart.html http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/electric/Watt_to_Amp_Calculator.htm Use the second link to figure out your amp draw. Then use the table to figure out wire size. Does that amperage calculator account for efficiency of amps at all?
ben1994 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Posted February 12, 2015 Any specific brand? I was just gonna get the fosgate 1/0 gauge power kit. My rcas are decent enough
rockFord_Expedition Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 4ga would work if it were a short run but if you can go 1/0 OFC I would highly recommend it. Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire
islandpride684 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Any specific brand? I was just gonna get the fosgate 1/0 gauge power kit. My rcas are decent enough Whatever you can afford...a lot of good brands out there...sky high, xs to name a few... Build Log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186921-blk9te-07-yukon-slo-mo-build/page-3?hl=%2Bblk9te#entry2881410
rockFord_Expedition Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Any specific brand? I was just gonna get the fosgate 1/0 gauge power kit. My rcas are decent enough Anything that meets or exceeds AWG specs. If I were after 1/0 right now I would hit up CE Auto Electric. Good wire, good CS, and Snafu is a good dude. When I needed 2/0 I went SHCA which is good also. The CE wire is tinned ofc so it's a little more resistant to corrosion. Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire
ben1994 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Posted February 12, 2015 sounds good, thanks for the answers guys.
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