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Freebird
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Post Number: 175
Registered: 1-2003


Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 10:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a palomar 450hd moblie amp and i was wondering how many amp fuse i should put on the pos side of the wire?one guy told me 30 amp fuse another told me 20 amp fuse?it a high drive amp i guess you can drive up to 30 watts into it?thanks any info will help! :-)
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Bc910
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Post Number: 196
Registered: 7-2004


Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 11:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i would say 25-30
but that's just a guess
BC
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Freebird
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Post Number: 176
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Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 3:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yeah im guessing to since their is no info with the amp.i would of bought it from copper but copper doesnt sell the palomar 450hd for some reason.do you think an automotive fuse would be ok?you know the blade type fuse i see them with wire connected to them i think that will be ok dont you?
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Bc910
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Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 9:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yep
that will work just fine
just make sure it is the right amperage
Bc
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Bob_newhouser
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Posted on Sunday, December 19, 2004 - 5:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Use 8 gauge wire and a 40 amp fuse within 6" of the battery.

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