Wire gauge?

[kramerman7]

I'm not sure what wire gauge i need, and I'd appreciate a little help, whether it be in the form of a good site, or just giving me a basic idea from my specs at the bottom. Any help's greatly appreciated. One site told me 4 gauge, and i believe that to be slightly unreasonable, but i may be wrong...Thanks again

 

[Brian's98XLT]

Here is a general rule I use at work. If the amp is fused at 25 amps or under 10 gauge wire is used. If the amp is fused from 30- 60 amps 8 gauge wire is used. If it is fused from 60 -125 amps 4 gauge is used. Any thing over 125 amps 0 gauge is used. Your best advise is to use what the manufactures recommend. Your wire gauge is also dependant on how long the wire run is.

 

[kramerman7]

well, thanks for the info, but since I'm kindof a newb in car audio, i have no idea what you just said...I'm not sure what amps my amps are, and I'm clueless as to what you said, but thanks for attempting to help me.

 

[Brian's98XLT]

Your amps should have came with fuses for them. Just add them all together to get a ruff Idea of the current draw potential. hen you can make a better judgement of the wire size needed.

 

[Cartman]

Download Crutchfield's guide to car audio, it tells you how to calculate what gauge you will need. If you are borderline between 2 gauges go for the lower one as long as the amp will accept it.
Heres the link;
http://www.crutchfield.com/download/S-FZzx5UpODmr/carguide.html

 

[impulsebrklyn]

bigger is always better. The bigger the wire the less resistance so more power will be delivered to you ampifier etc. Also if you plan on upgrading in the future you wont have to change anything.

 

[kramerman7]

how big is 4 gauge? i've heard its ridiculously large, but since i'm a newb...i wouldn't know...And i have one more question, where exactly is the fuse for a RF 360A2 amp? I've checked everywhere except unscrewing the whole cover and thus voiding my warranty...Any help is appreciated as always.

 

[EliteConcept]

4 gauge is big, but i've seen a hell of alot bigger....

i think 4 to 8 gauge should be good for your application