Wiring gauge question
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Bronze Member Username: Squatch1009Post Number: 12 Registered: Dec-08 | I just got my AQ1200D in today and I was reading the manual and it said to use 0 gauge wiring to power it. I have 4 gauge in my car right now, is 4 gauge gunna give it enough power to work to its potential? I have an 02 Ford Mustang by the way, not exactly sure what kind of alternator I have though. |
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Silver Member Username: Vivi2000Owosso, Mi Post Number: 140 Registered: Aug-07 | 4 would be the minimum I would use for that amp. If you have the 4 now use it and see If your voltage is ok. If not buy 0awg and use that. |
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Gold Member Username: BonhamdTraverse City, MI Post Number: 1787 Registered: Nov-07 | 4 guage will work fine but it helps to have 1/0 http://bcae1.com/ scroll down to #16 - thats a good site to read in general |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 20046 Registered: Jun-06 | "I have 4 gauge in my car right now, is 4 gauge gunna give it enough power to work to its potential?" It's not about giving power, it's about delivering it safely. You want a gauge wire that won't heat up excessively because of the small size. Even a small wire will deliver a large current briefly before it fails. Kinda like a fuse. You DON'T want to size your wire like a fuse lol. Bigger is better baby.  |
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Bronze Member Username: Squatch1009Post Number: 13 Registered: Dec-08 | thanks alot, ill try it out with 4 and see what happens |
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Silver Member Username: Dsmith07NC Http://com4.... Post Number: 893 Registered: Jun-06 | i'd always use 0 gauge just in case for future upgrades with more power |
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