BASS14 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) ok so i have ordered a 200A alt and this comming tuesday ill be ordering some knu 1/0 wire so i can run new power and ground wire and then have some for the big 3.....but my question is wat size fuse should i get to go up the batt under the hood!! cause rite now i have the rockford 4g wire and it has the 100A fuse and i was wondering if i should just get the 200A fuse or the 150A Thanks, Johnny! Edited May 14, 2008 by BASS14 Quote Vehicle-2014 Ford Fusion on 20" cruiser alloy obsessionsSubs-4 8" sundown audio E8v3 Sub Amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 1200.1box-2.8cubes after all dis tuned to 32hz 4" aeroMids and highs-2 sets of Memphis PR 6.5 components Mids amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 800.4 Deck-Factory IntegrationWiring-Memphis40sqft of damplifier Pro http://www.youtube.c...14?feature=mheeSMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 If that amp is really doing 1600 i would buy the 150 amp Quote you can cook bacon shirtless if you're not a pussy...lol not hatin, but am i wrong here it looks as if the amp is not grounded its hooked directly to the battery. it that the way it should be. DC POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS14 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 If that amp is really doing 1600 i would buy the 150 amp yea birth sheet says 1600rms @ 1 ohm.....so yea i was wondering if i should get the 150A or the 200A so you say the 150A? Quote Vehicle-2014 Ford Fusion on 20" cruiser alloy obsessionsSubs-4 8" sundown audio E8v3 Sub Amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 1200.1box-2.8cubes after all dis tuned to 32hz 4" aeroMids and highs-2 sets of Memphis PR 6.5 components Mids amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 800.4 Deck-Factory IntegrationWiring-Memphis40sqft of damplifier Pro http://www.youtube.c...14?feature=mheeSMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 i have 300 on my 1/0, as long as the wire can handle the current and you amp has its onw fuses i dont see a problem with the 200amp either Quote you can cook bacon shirtless if you're not a pussy...lol not hatin, but am i wrong here it looks as if the amp is not grounded its hooked directly to the battery. it that the way it should be. DC POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS14 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 i have 300 on my 1/0, as long as the wire can handle the current and you amp has its onw fuses i dont see a problem with the 200amp either yea the amp says it has a 150A on it! but i think ill just get the 150A! Thnaks for the help! Quote Vehicle-2014 Ford Fusion on 20" cruiser alloy obsessionsSubs-4 8" sundown audio E8v3 Sub Amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 1200.1box-2.8cubes after all dis tuned to 32hz 4" aeroMids and highs-2 sets of Memphis PR 6.5 components Mids amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 800.4 Deck-Factory IntegrationWiring-Memphis40sqft of damplifier Pro http://www.youtube.c...14?feature=mheeSMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 fuses are for rookies..... I would get the 200a if the amps are internally fused, won't hurt anything. Quote 2003 Ford F-150 Reg Cab layin body on 26's 2003 Tahoe 3/5 drop on 26's with a 408cid Supercharged engine. 2011 Camaro 2SS 2005 VW GTI Stage II ECU, CAI, 3" turbo back exhaust, FMIC, lowered 2" on some plastidipped 18's 2003 Hayabusa lowered, stretched, cams, nitrous and custom paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker Guy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 The fuse under the hood is to protect the wire not the amp. If you are using copper 1/0 gauge then 300 amp fuse, if its copper clad alum. then 250 amp. For the amp you would need to add another right before the amp for the 150 amp fuse (if not internally fused) Quote Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Sub Amp:American Bass VFL 500.1 Subs: 4 Fi BL 18's Enclosure:21.5 Cubic foot flat wall tuned to 40 hz Batteries: 3 Kinetik 2400's in the back, Kinetik 1200 under hood. Mids & Highs: 4 Kicker DS 6.5 coax in doors, 2 Kicker DS coax in pillars Highs Amp: Kicker kx250.2, kx100.2 Wire: 4 Runs 1/0 gauge Knukonceptz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&W ROOTBEER Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 not to hijack, but couldnt you just gett he biggest fuse example 300 and be ok? or is bigger not really better in this case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS14 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) The fuse under the hood is to protect the wire not the amp. If you are using copper 1/0 gauge then 300 amp fuse, if its copper clad alum. then 250 amp.For the amp you would need to add another right before the amp for the 150 amp fuse (if not internally fused) could you explain a lil....lol it says its copper clad!! http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KLM0BL so get the 250A fuse and call it a day?? Edited May 15, 2008 by BASS14 Quote Vehicle-2014 Ford Fusion on 20" cruiser alloy obsessionsSubs-4 8" sundown audio E8v3 Sub Amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 1200.1box-2.8cubes after all dis tuned to 32hz 4" aeroMids and highs-2 sets of Memphis PR 6.5 components Mids amp-Hifonics Brutus Elite 800.4 Deck-Factory IntegrationWiring-Memphis40sqft of damplifier Pro http://www.youtube.c...14?feature=mheeSMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker Guy Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 could you explain a lil....lolit says its copper clad!! http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KLM0BL so get the 250A fuse and call it a day?? CCA wire, copper clad alum isn't as good as just copper. It can't hold the same amperage, plus from what I have seen you will have bigger voltage drops. The fuse by the battery is always to protect the wire.... in case of a short or something you don't want that wire burning up.... because after all its going through your car! So with the battery fuse always go by the wire rating.... so in your case yes 250 amps (even the page you linked had 250 amp fuse in the info). You could go with the 150 amp also, it doesn't matter as long as you don't go over the rating otherwise its useless. yea the amp says it has a 150A on it! but i think ill just get the 150A! Didn't see that before so you don't need to worry about a amp fuse sorry for any confusion. Quote Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Sub Amp:American Bass VFL 500.1 Subs: 4 Fi BL 18's Enclosure:21.5 Cubic foot flat wall tuned to 40 hz Batteries: 3 Kinetik 2400's in the back, Kinetik 1200 under hood. Mids & Highs: 4 Kicker DS 6.5 coax in doors, 2 Kicker DS coax in pillars Highs Amp: Kicker kx250.2, kx100.2 Wire: 4 Runs 1/0 gauge Knukonceptz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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