distro block

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

im getting an Pa 3000db, i heard i need to fuse it and get a distro block, what size fuse to get , what kind of distro, and where do i get a good size wire? and what all do i need for this amp? my viper is running off a 4 ga kit from walmart so i know i need a bigger wire, but what else for the PA? and dont have money for alt at the moment

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[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

http://www.bcae1.com for wire sizes. Obviously, youll need a d block to accept your input wire (might as well go with 1/0) and put out whatever size the amp will accept. You really should know that you need to search for some of these simple questions.

http://www.weldingsupply.com for 1/0

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

what size fuse for the power acoustik, i couldnt find anything on it on the site, and is knu knoceptz the best place to buy from, where is some other good places for distro blocks for 1/0 wire, and on wielding supply it has other size wire do i have to go 1/0 gauge, or can i go smaller, i have 4 ga right now, so i need bigger wire, distro block with fuse and waht else? and also do i need a fuse up by the batter? i have one with my 4 ga but it is only a 80 amp fuse, where can i get a fuse block for cheap that has a good size fuse for 1/0 gauge? i searched but i **** at using it and couldnt find some of this for what i need because i know the pa dosent have internal fuses

 

[SPL140.2 5,000+ posts]

Use fuses according to the wire size //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

really? i thouht u picked one that was close to how many amps yor amp drew?

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

will this work instead of a distro block? http://www.cardomain.com/item/LITRA14 , i can just plug 1/0 wire into it and go(how does it work, just stick it in there and screw it down?, and i will get a 300a fuse for the 1/0 wire at the battery, do i need any more fuses because im low on money now but will be getting paid soon, but will this get the job done at the moment?

1/0 wire from welding supply-17ft sound like enough? for blazer 28$ with shipping

1/0-4 ga adapter 6.95+ shipping

fuse block w/ 300amp fuse(wheres the cheapest place to buy?)

 

[chubby 10+ year member]

just use multiple (4=0gauge) 4 gauge wires. more flexible, and if you can't get 0 guage around you, it MAY be cheaper

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

i can get o gauge pretty cheap, but was wondering about distro block and fuse, and so i need a big 1/0 gauge, is there not a smaller wire i can use?

 

[SPL140.2 5,000+ posts]

really? i thouht u picked one that was close to how many amps yor amp drew?

fuses protects the wire and battery not equipment. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

well i need a fuse because the PA dosent have internal fuses

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

well i need a fuse because the PA dosent have internal fuses

You fuse near the battery to protect the wire.

You fuse near the amp to protect the amp. What peak current does that amp draw?

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

thats what i would like to know i heard 180a maybe, so get 180a fuse?

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

http://www.the12volt.com

http://www.bcae1.com

 

[jsloan10 10+ year member]

You want a fuse that will allow your amp to perform to full potential while protecting your car from short curcuit, I would recommend a 100 to150 amp breaker or maxi fuse, I used a 100 amp breaker for a Concept cc1200D and a Concept cc1004 and the breaker only tripped once in over a year.