manofthehour Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'm putting my system in my room til I get another car. I've got my battery here and want to wire it to my amp so what do I do? + of battery to + on amp then - on battery to - on amp? Do I need to ground the battery and amp? If so, how? Thanks guys. Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbabycsx Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Just like you said, run the + to + and - to -. The battery is it's own ground. Quote 2000 GMC Sonoma AQ20 FTMFW! 4 DC XL 15's Cadence ZRS-C9 Infiniti Kappa 3.5's and 6x8's Bravox 6.5 components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Just like you said, run the + to + and - to -. The battery is it's own ground. Ok I just wanted to make sure. Thanks man! Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Do you have any spare computers or computer parts layin around? Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moetpoppin Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 the battery is not its own ground ground is introduced for ease and safety It just happens in car set ups, the negative is grounded. In old cars, positive used to be ground. To answer your question though, yes you are hooked up right. You should put a switch inline with your REM wire. I am using an old light switch that we took out of my kitchen when we remodeled. If not, you can make your own switch by bridging the 12V to the REM this is not recommended tho, youll drain your battery the first time you forget to take it off. Also, please do not use a lead acid battery indoors. If it has hella warning labels all over it, leave it in the engine bay. Quote TY Moet poppin', hoe hoppin', aint no stoppin' B.I.G. poppa, I'm a bad boy Party and Bullshit - The Notorious B.I.G. Honest estimate on this truck when it's all done........... 172.3........... Ehh.. U are aware of what 172.3 is, right? yep..... Two Pyle 15"s Build log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 the battery is not its own ground ground is introduced for ease and safety It just happens in car set ups, the negative is grounded. In old cars, positive used to be ground. To answer your question though, yes you are hooked up right. You should put a switch inline with your REM wire. I am using an old light switch that we took out of my kitchen when we remodeled. If not, you can make your own switch by bridging the 12V to the REM this is not recommended tho, youll drain your battery the first time you forget to take it off. Also, please do not use a lead acid battery indoors. If it has hella warning labels all over it, leave it in the engine bay. Hey ur the guy with his system in his room LOL yea my battery is a yellowtop and say NONSPILLABLE so IM GOOOOOD lol (ps my system is louder lol 1000RMS ) JK Thanks bro! Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Do you have any spare computers or computer parts layin around? random...? LOL and no... LOL Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassHZ Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 random...? LOL and no... LOL no its not random what hes tryin to say is if u use the computer power thing i dont know what its called its converts to 12 volts and u can use ur house power instead of a car battery u should look into its confusing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 no its not random what hes tryin to say is if u use the computer power thing i dont know what its called its converts to 12 volts and u can use ur house power instead of a car battery u should look into its confusing though I have and that's what I thought he was referring to lol, but I'm running 2000 watts and my Power Unit only puts out 1600 watts and I don't wanna fuck up my computer so the battery is fine for now... Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofthehour Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 how dangerous do you think it is if I used 4 gauge on a 0 gauge fuse ? Quote My stuff '06 Scion xA: -Alpine iDa-x100 -Alpine KTP-445 Power Pack -Polk Audio db6501 (front components) -Polk Audio db651 (back coaxials) -2 RE Audio SEX12D4s -Cadence F1200-1D - Custom box tuned to 33Hz - Kinetik HC1400 - 50 ft2 of Audio Technix sound deadner - Big 3 My photography page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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