Vinnydb Posted February 17, 2016 Report Posted February 17, 2016 hello all. i have been trying to find the right information, but i have been unable. please forgive me if it is an easy find and i just somehow overlooked it. I am installing 2 runs of 1/0 gauge wire from my front battery to my back battery and then into my amp which requires 2 runs. My question is regarding the fusing of the 2 wires. i need 300 amps worth of fuses and i have a bunch of them i would like to use for this. do i fuse each single 1/0 cable with its own fuse or do i use something like this and use one fuse?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMD-Heavy-Duty-Double-ANL-Fuse-Block-/321988965642?hash=item4af809b50a:g:SeQAAOSwqYBWprXY I'd like to keep the cost down on fuse holders, but all i can find for relatively cheap is a single 1/0 in, with a dual 1/0 out My other option is to use a 2 into 1 adapter like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Stinger-Set-Screw-Terminal-Dual-1-0GA-Input-5-1-Hole-ShocKrome-SPT5201-/321839057012?hash=item4aef1a4874:g:VAEAAOSwDNdV1k29 and to use single ANL fuse holders for the fuses. If i do infact use a single fuse holder for each wire, should each wire be fused with a 150 amp fuse or a 300 amp fuse? thanks for all the information vince 150 or bust
EricM9104 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Posted February 17, 2016 Get a quality fuse holder such as the SMD one you linked, which you can run 2 1/0 inputs and have 2 1/0 outputs with a 300a fuse on each run.You'll save yourself the headache later on by not skimping on quality. 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 110k miles | Stock 1996 GMC Yukon SLT 4dr 4wd | 260k miles | JVC Head-unit
Vinnydb Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Posted February 17, 2016 OK thanks for the info. So if I am reading that right.....both fuses would be 300 amp fuses. One 300 amp fuse per 1/0 gauge wire. 150 or bust
Bayuk89 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Posted February 17, 2016 Yes 300 amp fuses on EACH run of 1/0 cable. You need to fuse at both ends. Fuse at ur front battery and fuse at ur rear battery. So if ur doing 2 runs u need to buy 4 fuses and holders.
Bayuk89 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Posted February 17, 2016 Sky high has fuse holders you can buy those on the ebay store or from showtime electronics and they range from $7-12 each.
Vinnydb Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Posted February 18, 2016 Thank you very much! 150 or bust
Tarball Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 you will need 2 additional fuses for a total of 6. Fuse the runs from rear battery to the amp also, close to the battery. CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db
Vinnydb Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Posted February 18, 2016 wouldnt each wire need a 150 amp fuse for a total of 300 amps worth of fuse protection? 150 or bust
ChevyBoy95 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 wouldnt each wire need a 150 amp fuse for a total of 300 amps worth of fuse protection? No, each wire is capable of carrying 300a @ 20ft, so EACH WIRE will need a 300a fuse per side. 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/
Vinnydb Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Posted February 18, 2016 ok sounds good. i really appreciate the info 150 or bust
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