Joshdashef Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Is there any way to equalize the current flow on the two sides of the fuse holder to not give a spark whenever you connect the fuse? or if I were to go the route of disconnecting the battery + ; then putting in the fuse, how would I stop it from sparking from the + post to the terminal? SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ten8 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Sparking is common. Make sure there is no fuel or vapors hanging around. I've had great results disconnecting the negative terminal and wrapping it with some sort heavy fabric. Then, do all connections including fuses. When you're ready to reconnect, apply negative terminal with a dedicated fluid motion. Sparking is common, make sure you don't have some residual fuel caked up somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalledSonic Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 You can use a resistor to limit the current flow while your amps capacitors charge. Then remove the resistor and drop the fuse in place. Since the caps and battery are at the same potential, you wont see a spark. But sparks arent a big deal, like 8ten8 stated above. The resistor thing isnt really necessary. Chevy Sonic Wall (4) 15's on 10k Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209412-2015-chevy-sonicwall4-15s10klithiumlarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ (4) Fi SP4 15's | (2) Ampere 5Ks | Active! | Arc KS600.2 & KS125.2mini | CDT Silk Domes | Silver Flute 8s | 240Ah JY | US Alts Jeep Wrangler JK (4) 8's in a 4th Order Build Log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/209841-shadow-2016-jeep-wrangler-jk4th-order4-8sdc-35klarge-case-hairpin-us-alts/ IG @walledsonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted October 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 @WalledSonic @8ten8 Thanks guys. It just still scares the shit out of me, but if it wont do any harm if there's no hazards around then it'll be fine to keep sparkin! SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 caps in a amp if it hasn't been hooked up in a while will insta charge which causes a spark, I hate it too, I wear safety glasses when I do it now 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SnowDrifter Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 On 10/2/2017 at 3:40 AM, WalledSonic said: You can use a resistor to limit the current flow while your amps capacitors charge. Then remove the resistor and drop the fuse in place. Since the caps and battery are at the same potential, you wont see a spark. But sparks arent a big deal, like 8ten8 stated above. The resistor thing isnt really necessary. FWIW you can use a 12v bulb too. When the bulb goes out you're pretty well there ~~~~~~~~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...
ChevyBoy95 Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 I use a resistor. After about 10-15 seconds there isn't a spark when connecting. 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...
Joshdashef Posted October 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 7 hours ago, 06RTCharger said: HAHAH love this SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06RTCharger Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 35 minutes ago, Joshdashef said: HAHAH love this Lol yup thats what i always feel like is going to happen to me when ever im messing with electricals and something sparks, freaks me out everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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