What Gauge wire for 1100 watts

 

Bronze Member
Username: Hunter77

West milford, Nj United states

Post Number: 20
Registered: Sep-08
Hello i just got myself an awesome kicker zx1000.1 amp for my alpine 15 inch type r. im ready too install it but im just wondering what type of amp wiring kit i should purchase? do i need to spend the big bucks and go for 0awg or will i be OK with something smaller. Please give me suggestions. also will i need more powerful battery and alternator????
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Columbia, SC USA

Post Number: 12540
Registered: Dec-03
if you're only powering the one KX1000.1, you'll need a minimum of 2 gauge wire for both power and ground, if your total used wire length (run for pos and neg) is a combined 14 feet or less. Above that, look at using 0 gauge. You'll be drawing 100 amps of current through those lines at full output.

you probably will need to upgrade the "big 3" along with the battery and alternator as well. Worry about that after it's installed. See if your lights dim, or voltage rails drop below 12VDC.
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