white4d96 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 My dad found a roll of some 2 gauge wire that his work couldn't use and gave it to me. I was wondering if I could wire a second batt with it, or at least do the big 3. Markings on the side are "ESSEX 2 AWG TYPE THHN OR THWN OR MTW E53446* (UL) GASOLINE AND OIL RESISTANT II 600 VOLT VW-1" Just wondering if this stuff should be okay, and what fusing I should be using on it. Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 If if it bigger than the wire you have right now than it wont hurt to run it to the trunk. As for the big 3 theres a thread stickied up here that really helps. Quote Team gg Team doa Installs I have doneMy 2010 Rebuild 144 db so far....2 DC xl 10s Firing into cabin on a RF 25002 12" AQ HD's powered by a Saz 2k + Lots o Mids+Highs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownSouthCustom Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Should not be a problem as long as it is flexible enough to route through your vehicle. Got to love a freebie hope it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 As of right now I have no wire running to the back; this will be my first extra-batt install. He told me that it's welding cable and that it will take "well over 300 amps." Is this or can I run that big of fusing on it? Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore941 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) if you do the big 3 with that i would do at least 2 runs and fuse each run to the battery at 150 amps. Just my opinion. edit: just read its welding cable im not a big fan of that stuff at all, but read up on this. Wiring read up Edited July 10, 2009 by Moore941 Quote 2000 White Dodge Durango 5.9L Flowmaster 40 Series through 2 1/2" with and open cat. 1 Dc lvl5 18 4 6.5 seleniums and 2 D200 Selenium Horns on Rockford 500.2 Big three upgrade and a kinetik HC1800 in the back with all 1/0g knu wire shootin for 145+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 Tacoma Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 is that like 30 strands? Quote 03 Ram 1500 3.7 v6 quad cab H/U: Pioneer 4200UB Subs: 4 DC LVL 4 15s D1 Sub Amp: 2 Crescendo 3kwp strapped Highs Amp: Crossfire xp240.2 Highs: Crossfire 2 rs69, 2 rs52 Alt: DC POWER ALT 270XP Batts: 5 sprinter data safe Big 3 0ga New Truck 03 Ram Build Log 6 DC Audio lvl2 15's My Wrecked 99 Dodge Ram Sport Build Log 02 Ranger X Cab Build 02 Ranger Build 2 http://www.dcsoundlab.com/ My linkhttp://www.crescendoaudio.com http://www.dcpowerinc.com/ http://www.crossfirecaraudio.com/ Youtube Vids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 is that like 30 strands? 19...=/ Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 Tacoma Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 19<4000+ strands Quote 03 Ram 1500 3.7 v6 quad cab H/U: Pioneer 4200UB Subs: 4 DC LVL 4 15s D1 Sub Amp: 2 Crescendo 3kwp strapped Highs Amp: Crossfire xp240.2 Highs: Crossfire 2 rs69, 2 rs52 Alt: DC POWER ALT 270XP Batts: 5 sprinter data safe Big 3 0ga New Truck 03 Ram Build Log 6 DC Audio lvl2 15's My Wrecked 99 Dodge Ram Sport Build Log 02 Ranger X Cab Build 02 Ranger Build 2 http://www.dcsoundlab.com/ My linkhttp://www.crescendoaudio.com http://www.dcpowerinc.com/ http://www.crossfirecaraudio.com/ Youtube Vids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 Tacoma Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) if its real stiff you can always hit someone with it Edited July 10, 2009 by 96 Tacoma Quote 03 Ram 1500 3.7 v6 quad cab H/U: Pioneer 4200UB Subs: 4 DC LVL 4 15s D1 Sub Amp: 2 Crescendo 3kwp strapped Highs Amp: Crossfire xp240.2 Highs: Crossfire 2 rs69, 2 rs52 Alt: DC POWER ALT 270XP Batts: 5 sprinter data safe Big 3 0ga New Truck 03 Ram Build Log 6 DC Audio lvl2 15's My Wrecked 99 Dodge Ram Sport Build Log 02 Ranger X Cab Build 02 Ranger Build 2 http://www.dcsoundlab.com/ My linkhttp://www.crescendoaudio.com http://www.dcpowerinc.com/ http://www.crossfirecaraudio.com/ Youtube Vids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enemyofsilence Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 ^ lol like if they try to steal the car, self-defense. Quote Team Bass-Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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