Bdsankey Posted May 28, 2020 Report Posted May 28, 2020 I am trying to plan out the wiring for my new system. The truck is a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD crew cab. I am running 2x Mechman 240a alternators with both (2x) factory group 34/78 batteries. My question is, will one run of 1/0 OFC be enough to power 2500RMS under the back seat? I am planning on using a Skar RP-150.4AB and Skar RP-1500.1D to power the door speakers and subs. I want to do this with as few of cable runs as possible. If one run of 1/0 OFC will power this load, it would be much easier to handle, especially once I add my power inverter at a later time. The goal would be to use the single 1/0 OFC run to a SHCA 1/0 to 2x 4ga distribution block with 4ga OFC feeding each amp and 2x 125a ANL fuses in the block. Both amps add up to 240 total amps (each amp has 120a worth of fuses). Is this an unreasonable ask for 1/0 OFC? From what I can tell/quick searching it "should" handle ~300a without any fuss.
1point21gigawatts Posted May 28, 2020 Report Posted May 28, 2020 One run of 1/0 ofc can support up to 350 amps of current. One run will work just fine. “How can we help you?” “And don’t forget to tell them that the customer isn’t always right.”
Bdsankey Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Posted May 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, 1point21gigawatts said: One run of 1/0 ofc can support up to 350 amps of current. One run will work just fine. Thank you, wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy.
1point21gigawatts Posted May 28, 2020 Report Posted May 28, 2020 18 minutes ago, Bdsankey said: Thank you, wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy. You’re welcome “How can we help you?” “And don’t forget to tell them that the customer isn’t always right.”
ToNasty Posted May 29, 2020 Report Posted May 29, 2020 16 hours ago, 1point21gigawatts said: One run of 1/0 ofc can support up to 350 amps of current. One run will work just fine. 350 amps yes but at what length? Because that matters ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers
Bdsankey Posted May 29, 2020 Author Report Posted May 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, ToNasty said: 350 amps yes but at what length? Because that matters I'm planning on using the SHCA 1/0 OFC kit which is at max 17ft runs. Realistically I'll be around 10-12ft.
1point21gigawatts Posted May 29, 2020 Report Posted May 29, 2020 27 minutes ago, Bdsankey said: I'm planning on using the SHCA 1/0 OFC kit which is at max 17ft runs. Realistically I'll be around 10-12ft. You’re fine with one run. “How can we help you?” “And don’t forget to tell them that the customer isn’t always right.”
Bdsankey Posted May 29, 2020 Author Report Posted May 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, 1point21gigawatts said: You’re fine with one run. 10-4, thank you! Now just to determine the amps (I started a thread for that to keep things where they should be).
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