0/1 wire for big 3?

[poolman966554]

hey all, i saw some wire on ebay, 25' 0/1 gauge for approx $30.

pics appear to be very fine strands..

Whats the deal?there has to be a catch right?

Has anyone used this cheap wire before?

ebay ad says:

Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCA)

1/0 Gauge Wire

25 Feet

Blue in Color

Rugged Tough Coating

Oxygen Free

Xtreme Twisted

Ultra Flexible

Weight: 4.5 LBS

Click to read more...

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Post a link to the add. Its most likely all jacket no wire. KNU 1/0 CCA is $1.75 a foot.

 

[jeepguylv]

I have an unused 50ft. roll of 1/0 I will sell you for $40 + shipping if you interested, I will send you pics if you want. mine is black tho.

 

[poolman966554]

Post a link to the add. Its most likely all jacket no wire. KNU 1/0 CCA is $1.75 a foot.

Bullz Audio 1 0 Gauge 25 ft Xtreme Twisted Pro Power Ground Wire Cable Blue | eBay

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Bullz Audio 1 0 Gauge 25 ft Xtreme Twisted Pro Power Ground Wire Cable Blue | eBay

Crap wire. Mostly jacket.

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/wiring-electrical-installation-help/515724-wire-comparison.html

 

[MrFoca]

I just went with welding lead.

 

[poolman966554]

Crap wire. Mostly jacket.

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/wiring-electrical-installation-help/515724-wire-comparison.html

jeezus, i completely missed that thread somehow. Thanks!

Mrfoca, i ve read that welding wire isnt "as" heat/oil" resistant as auto power wire.

any clarification?

 

[big scott]

i like how there no pic of the end.

i would not buy it.

i like knu ofc wire. not cheap but nice wire.

 

[poolman966554]

****! posted wrong link! prolly just as bad though..

25' ft Red 0 Gauge AWG Power Wire Cable Stranded Copper Positive 25 Feet | eBay

Same kinda wire MrFoca suggested? This is the wire that shows tight strands

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

****! posted wrong link! prolly just as bad though..
25' ft Red 0 Gauge AWG Power Wire Cable Stranded Copper Positive 25 Feet | eBay

Same kinda wire MrFoca suggested?

Still no specs on the wire. I would avoid.

Most people run

Knukonceptz

Sky high

Welding cable.

Because its proven.

Welding cable if you want it.

1/0

What amp/s are you running so we can tell you what wire you will need.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I've got Shca and some ofc 3/0 welding wire if you need some good wire

 

[big scott]

Still no specs on the wire. I would avoid.
Most people run

Knukonceptz

Sky high

Welding cable.

Because its proven.

Welding cable if you want it.

1/0

What amp/s are you running so we can tell you what wire you will need.

ya what are you running.??

most go for ofc wire. i do .

and i would not get that wire ether.

 

[poolman966554]

ive ordered AB vfl 4480, and plan on adding a 4 channel amp(nothing big, 300 rms x4?) for door speakers.

That said, ima run AB amp on my RF p1s' until i get the box built for the 2 sa-12s i want to install.

was also gonna use excess wire for the big 3.

seemed like its too good to be true, you dont know if you dont ask.

Thats about as big as the system will ever be. i currently have 4gauge ima tear out to replace 1/0 with.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

ive ordered AB vfl 4480, and plan on adding a 4 channel amp(nothing big, 300 rms x4?) for door speakers.
That said, ima run AB amp on my RF p1s' until i get the box built for the 2 sa-12s i want to install.

was also gonna use excess wire for the big 3.

seemed like its too good to be true, you dont know if you dont ask.

Thats about as big as the system will ever be. i currently have 4gauge ima tear out to replace 1/0 with.

you'll want a 0 to 4 gauge reducer. The 4480.1 only fits 4 gauge.

 

[gstokes]

ive ordered AB vfl 4480, and plan on adding a 4 channel amp(nothing big, 300 rms x4?) for door speakers.
That said, ima run AB amp on my RF p1s' until i get the box built for the 2 sa-12s i want to install.

was also gonna use excess wire for the big 3.

seemed like its too good to be true, you dont know if you dont ask.

Thats about as big as the system will ever be. i currently have 4gauge ima tear out to replace 1/0 with.

The AB VFL 4480 is a Class D design and very efficient, 4 gauge is plenty big for it..

Class AB amplifiers are less efficient but even with 1200 watts the 4 gauge is fine for 20 feet or less..

In this case there's nothing wrong with overkill but even 2 gauge would be better choice than 1/0.

Look at the 4 or 8 gauge battery cables on your car, when the starter is engaged they carry a lot more current than your sound system will ever draw..

Do you still think you need 1/0 ?

Check for voltage drop with your current setup and cables, measure voltage at battery and at amplifier, get back to us withe measurements..