blowing a main power fuse to the amp
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blowing a main power fuse to the amp
hey guys, i was listening to shoulda lean and the first 10 seconds of bass were amazing, then i blew the fuse on the power wire, i dont remember what size it was, but is there any way to prevent that from happening, oh and the fuse on my amp is an 80 so i was going to throw a 70 in the power wire fuse holder, it is a glass fuse
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well, the fuse on the power wire im not sure of, but the amp fuse is 80, and it was fine, i used 4 gauge i believe, the copper wire itself is approx 1/4 of an inch, i got it from a local audio store, so i will be fine using an 80 amp fuse since that is what is in my amp
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Like creedin said your are over powering it. Either turn down your amps or start upgradeing your electrical system. Start with a small 5 farad cap on that amp. See if that helps.
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well, i talked to an audio store today, im going in next week to get an audiopipe waffer fuse holder and a 100 amp wafer, and possibly a 2 farad cap at some point, oh and what length screws did yall use for mounting an amp the the back of the seat?
he said $25 for the holder and fuse
he said $25 for the holder and fuse
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well, i talked to an audio store today, im going in next week to get an audiopipe waffer fuse holder and a 100 amp wafer, and possibly a 2 farad cap at some point, oh and what length screws did yall use for mounting an amp the the back of the seat?
he said $25 for the holder and fuse
he said $25 for the holder and fuse
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cool thxfor the screw size, you guys predrill or just screw it in?
oh and i blew that fuse with my amp at less than half way, but i cant imagine what it would sound like all the way up, cause it pounds now
oh and i blew that fuse with my amp at less than half way, but i cant imagine what it would sound like all the way up, cause it pounds now
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i always do listen to him, thats why i ask on here before i buy, but the cap wasnt for the fuse, i was goingto do that forthe light dimming and help out the alternator, but you guys think that price is good for a fuse and holder, its the better version of audiopipes, and it is easier to intall the fuse and is water proof incase i take my car swimming, or make a pool out of my trunk lol
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I personally use wafer fuses. I don't like the glass ones...
This is similar to what I use...
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID.../productID/282
here's the fuse and the link to the one I would use since the wire is rated at 125a max...
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID.../productID/781
This is similar to what I use...
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID.../productID/282
here's the fuse and the link to the one I would use since the wire is rated at 125a max...
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID.../productID/781
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