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Big_m
New member
Username: Big_m
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 7:52 pm: | 
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I need help with this install. I want to install a new KL-501 amp. How do I choose my wire size? By the 300 AM watts or 600 PEP Watts. And what size should I use? Thanks for your help. |
Unit199
Advanced Member
Username: Unit199
Post Number: 562
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 9:13 pm: |
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IMHO,I would use 4 or 6 gauge wire.
HARVE
UNIT199
CEF210
CVC#18
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Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 4012
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 9:48 pm: |
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How do I choose my wire size?-you really need to know the potential current draw. go by the most amount of draw, no matter how short of a time period, in this case, 600 watts. you must also take length into consideration.
big_m, if you have to ask that question, make sure you are aware of EVERYTHING else before you start the install!
1. as harve says, 6 ga will be OK for less then 15' or so, otherwise go with 4 ga.
2. will antenna handle power?
3. is antenna tuned correctly?
4. will battery, alternator, charge wire handle the draw?
5. are electrical grounds sufficient?
6. is radio matched to amp?
7. is coax 'good enough'? |
Big_m
New member
Username: Big_m
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Monday, November 19, 2007 - 9:29 am: |
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Thank you, Harve & Patzerozero. |
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