Can i use power wire for ground ?

[udmm54 10+ year member]

I dont have any ground wire laying around. I was wondering when im done with my install i have a crapload of power wire left. Can i cut it and use it as ground?

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[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

sure, just remember which one is which //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[udmm54 10+ year member]

yea. id just wrap it with black electrical tape

 

[udmm54 10+ year member]

its weird that ground wire is like that silver color though and power is gold

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

go for it, just avoid arc welding.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

its weird that ground wire is like that silver color though and power is gold

No it isn't. What is weird is that you actually think the color plays a part in what wire does.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

No it isn't. What is weird is that you actually think the color plays a part in what wire does.

ouch, be nice to the noobs man //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

ouch, be nice to the noobs man //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

Sometimes they need a shock to wake them from newb slumber. I prefer to use 1.21 JIGGAWATTS to accomplish that.

 

[SocMunky 10+ year member]

Sometimes they need a shock to wake them from newb slumber. I prefer to use 1.1 JIGGAWATTS to accomplish that.

Jigga who? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[udmm54 10+ year member]

Sometimes they need a shock to wake them from newb slumber. I prefer to use 1.21 JIGGAWATTS to accomplish that.

its cool its the best way to learn

 

[bw_audio 10+ year member]

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[dappa5 10+ year member]

I dont have any ground wire laying around. I was wondering when im done with my install i have a crapload of power wire left. Can i cut it and use it as ground?

yes just mke sure to wire it through the Flux capacitor first / otherwise you'll flub up the entire space time continum

 

[dappa5 10+ year member]

noobs rule ftw every one started some where lol

 

[DNick454 10+ year member]

I'm sure if you asked this same question to a Best Buy rep, they'd tell you that if your power wire isn't red, and the ground wire isn't black, then you'll blow your amp. Wire is wire is wire so long as it is the proper gauge to carry your amperage needs from your amp. So long as you remember which is which (and you inform anyone who works on your car of course), then it's just fine. I would recommend putting some black electrical tape on the ends though just for reference (you could always cover the wire in black tech-flex and heat-shrink the ends... always adds a nice touch //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif)

 

[udmm54 10+ year member]

I'm sure if you asked this same question to a Best Buy rep, they'd tell you that if your power wire isn't red, and the ground wire isn't black, then you'll blow your amp. Wire is wire is wire so long as it is the proper gauge to carry your amperage needs from your amp. So long as you remember which is which (and you inform anyone who works on your car of course), then it's just fine. I would recommend putting some black electrical tape on the ends though just for reference (you could always cover the wire in black tech-flex and heat-shrink the ends... always adds a nice touch //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif)

nice tips. thanks