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Topic: 8 gauge wire?
Im running 8 gauge KLM wire for 400w RMS amp is that fine or should I be running 4 gauge?
87tbird302
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posted 04-29-2009 11:07 PM
Im running 8 gauge KLM wire for 400w RMS amp is that fine or should I be running 4 gauge?
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8 gauge is sufficient for around 30-40 amps...50 amps is pushing it.
TeamSubGoPoof
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posted 04-30-2009 12:24 AM
8 gauge is sufficient for around 30-40 amps...50 amps is pushing it.
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It takes a 30A fuse, is that what you mean?
87tbird302
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posted 04-30-2009 09:46 PM
It takes a 30A fuse, is that what you mean?
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if the amp has a 30A fuse, you should be fine with 8ga wire.
D-Bass
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posted 05-01-2009 09:47 AM
if the amp has a 30A fuse, you should be fine with 8ga wire.
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