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Amp Fuse+Amp Wiring Fuse=BOOM!?

jimster502

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Hey!!
So I'm getting my new amp and wiring kit next week throught mail. :D
So I was reading the descriptions of the items and came upon the fuse amps differences. The amplifier im getting has 2 15amp fuses ,which is 30 amps, & the fuse holder on the amp wiring kit has a 60 amp agu fuse.

My question: -Will this damage the amp?(the fuse holder having more amps than the amplifiers fuses)Or will it just work the same the way it is?
 






You should be fine I would think...
My amps don't have any internal fusing so I have to run inline fuses(300a) in front by the battery and in back by the amps(300a also).
 






You will be fine. The in-line fuse is for wire damage protection, and the fuses on the amp are for short circuit protection.
In most practices, you generally want to get your inline fuse right at or just over the max requirements for the combined amperage of all of the amplifiers. To much can put stress on the amp, but with the built in fuses, you shouldn't have a problem.

If anything, this will leave room for future upgrades if you want them.
 






Oh ok. Thanks alot! You just saved me from having to experiment and having all kinds of worries. lol :D
 






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