BRiedman Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I would like to use circuit breakers instead of ANL fuses. My question is this (my crappy drawing) the correct way to wire / fuse this setup. Which size fuse should I put closer to the alternator as well? One with the combined total or? Equipment: Orion HCCA 8000.1D — recommended fuse is 700a Power Acoustik 2600/4D — I cannot find a recommended fuse Audison Bit One — I cannot find a recommended fuse for this either. Https://imgur.com/a/lTyRus8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineNut Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 OK why would you have a fuse from the alternator? You should only need one at the main line 18in or less from the main battery, then you could have some fuses at the distribution block. 73456w9vbwevsdb sodtbsorutnvsd sdtuspdun sd d f gsdfiusd gdf n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Always fuse for the wire. Unless you are fusing before an amp then I would run a fuse that is recommended for the amp. For example, my DC 2k recommends a 200 amp fuse but my wire is good for 300, and even with dual inputs I run each at 200 amps fuses. Is the battery in your picture the rear or front battery? What wire are you using? Is it CCA or OFC / copper? My OFC 1/0 has a rating of up to 350 amps but that is its limit so for safety you fuse lower so I fuse at 300. Helpful link I always refer to is 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...
BRiedman Posted July 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 @alpinenut I do not know, this truck had a previous sound system installed it by a local shop before I purchased it and that is how they had it set up. @Joshdashef The battery will be in the rear. OFC 1/0 Skyhigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 As long as you keep the factory wiring there you can just use your upgraded wiring 1/0 to the rear battery but I would fuse within a feet or two of the alternator and within a feet or two before you enter your rear battery. I use sky highs 1/0 so just buy 300 A fuses for them 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...
BRiedman Posted July 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 @Joshdashef Thank you. So Just use 300a fuses for 1/0. What about the recommended 700a fuse for the Orion amplifier? Still use 300a because it is the wires limit? Also, would 300a circuit breakers work? I would like to use those for atleast the main wire from front to rear so I would be able to basically kill the power to the system quickly without having to removing a fuse or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I have heard bad things about circuit breakers as they generally die out within a few uses. I've never owned one so I can't vouch or bash them too hard. Just my 2 cents. That amp is going to pull close to as many amps as it recommends. You are going to need probably two to three runs of 1/0 for that amp to be properly powered or you will be outputting no where close to rated power. If you go with two runs of 1/0 wire into that amp I would fuse each at 300 and you should be pretty alright. If you end up blowing a fuse you will either have to bump up to two 325 A fuses (don't know if they make them) or run a third 1/0 cable. So in the end you want the total fuse rating to be close to the recommended but not over I'm pretty sure. And as far as using a breaker up front you totally can, but I'm not sure about the point of using one from the alternator to the rear battery. This is because the rear battery will be hot and loaded with a 12v-13v source regardless, and so will your amps / etc unless they too have a circuit breaker. *However, the remote turn on will dictate whether your amps are turned on* 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...
Hellbilly429 Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Are you running a high output alternator? 1 battery in the rear and nothing else for batteries? That's a ton of power to try to run off of stock alternator and 1 battery. 2018 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback (build in progress) NVX Sound Deadener (Front Doors) Stinger FAST Rings Stock Electrical SSA Evil 6.5's Front Speakers Stock rear speakers MB Quart ONX4.80 speaker amp Rockford Fosgate T-1500bdcp DC Level 4 12" D1 @ 2-ohm Box In Design Stage Stock RadioMy Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy 8s Drums Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 If you are running a fuse from the alternator to the battery, that fuse needs to be the same amperage rating as the alternator, or slightly higher. You should run a fuse to the alternator to prevent a disaster. Seems like some folks dont but that may not be the wisest choice. You'll be using a HO alternator so protect it with proper fusing. Orion XTR amplifiers Skar subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy 8s Drums Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 ..and avoid those circuit breakers. They have short longevity. Orion XTR amplifiers Skar subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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