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<blockquote data-quote="DRBOOM" data-source="post: 8677020" data-attributes="member: 676005">if possible, borrow an amp from a mate and run your subwoofer for a week to see how it behaves.  If that amp also gets too hot then;<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">You may be using a lighter gauge wiring for the amp; 
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">suggest you upgrade to 1/0 gauge power, ground wires; 
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<li data-xf-list-type="ul">if you are unsure of your amps specs / requirements, read the manual to verify its ok to run 2 gauge or you will have to upgrade. 
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</ul>The amp only gets hot under normal conditions if the power consumption is not met,  Usually, under normal circumstances, it should get warm, but not hot so you can only put your hands on it for a few seconds.  That definitely is an indication of not enough (current)  amps is drawn by the amp and continued use will definitely shorten the life of your amp.  Also allow for adequate ventilation around the amp as well. a big trunk area should be sufficient for ventilation and you will not require additional fans to keep it cool provided it is not obstructed by shopping bag, golf bag, garbage bag stash of vintage girly magazines etc..Its very important to run the correct gauge wires as recommended by the amp manual or if you are not sure, ring up car audio shops who sell that brand to verify correct wire gauge used.  Take care of your equipment and it will serve you in years to come. &nbsp; :graduate:</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DRBOOM, post: 8677020, member: 676005"] if possible, borrow an amp from a mate and run your subwoofer for a week to see how it behaves. If that amp also gets too hot then; [LIST][*]You may be using a lighter gauge wiring for the amp; [*]suggest you upgrade to 1/0 gauge power, ground wires; [*]if you are unsure of your amps specs / requirements, read the manual to verify its ok to run 2 gauge or you will have to upgrade. [/LIST] The amp only gets hot under normal conditions if the power consumption is not met, Usually, under normal circumstances, it should get warm, but not hot so you can only put your hands on it for a few seconds. That definitely is an indication of not enough (current) amps is drawn by the amp and continued use will definitely shorten the life of your amp. Also allow for adequate ventilation around the amp as well. a big trunk area should be sufficient for ventilation and you will not require additional fans to keep it cool provided it is not obstructed by shopping bag, golf bag, garbage bag stash of vintage girly magazines etc.. Its very important to run the correct gauge wires as recommended by the amp manual or if you are not sure, ring up car audio shops who sell that brand to verify correct wire gauge used. Take care of your equipment and it will serve you in years to come. :graduate: [/QUOTE]

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