Can't figure out how to put a kill switch on my amp

[flytyer75]

I have a Rockford Fosgate amp with a 8AWG wire from the amp to the battery, with a 50A inline fuse. I want to put a kill switch in and am having trouble gathering information. My thought is to buy a 50A toggle switch and install it. I am not sure if this is the right way to do it. I am also not sure if I put this switch in where it should be placed.. e.g. close to the battery, before or after the fuse. It seems like such a simple thing but the 8AWG wire and 50A seem to push me out of inline rocker switches. Any advice will help. Thanks

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[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Put a switch on the remote in line.

 

[flytyer75]

I didn't even think of that... so much easier. Thanks

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I didn't even think of that... so much easier. Thanks

Thats what usually turns the amp on and off if wired properly.

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

Why do you want a kill switch?

So people cant mess with your stereo or is the amp not shutting of with the ignition?

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Why do you want a kill switch?

So people cant mess with your stereo or is the amp not shutting of with the ignition?

Probably for when hes rollin an bumpin and spys the Popo and wants to shut the tunes down on da spot .....

 

[Deiimos]

I always planned on installing switches in the remote to the amps to shut them down when I want to. Admittedly I’ve never gotten around to it.

An example why I would use it. One, to shut the bass off quickly if needed, some head units can be slow at this or it’s in the menu.

Two, when I’m testing subwoofers / sub amps and still want to test using music. Sometimes I just don’t want the mids / highs screaming, I just want the bass while doing this.

No idea the OP’s reasoning for it, but that is why I wanted to.

I have tons of spare switches/ wiring. I still plan on doing this, but likely never will?