Doubling up wires on the big 3...

[nanoo]

I was wondering if it was ok to 2x up on each on "the Big 3"

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[8Bangin 10+ year member]

You ever seen the commercial where the laptop hard drive doesn't have impact resistant technology and a zombie outbreak occurs? You'll be fine.

 

[Sub Woofin 10+ year member]

I was wondering if it was ok to 2x up on each on "the Big 3"

i encourage it

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

What gauge wiring do you have for the big 3 right now? For 99% of setups, 1/0 OFC will work just fine. The wire can handle a lot of current especially when its only a couple feet long.

 

[Canaan 10+ year member]

Single runs of TRUE 1/0ga OFC terminated properly will likely HIGHLY EXCEED the abilities of a stock charging system.

But if you are upgrading to a HO-alt or multiple alts, 2x on the Big-3 would be highly encouraged.

 

[TheUnderFighter 10+ year member]

I can't imagine any set-up where 1/0 isn't enough in the couple feet it's ran. Even under 6ft 4gauge is good for what, 200amps?

Can you double up? Sure. Will it be useful? Nah... As long as you're using 1/0 to begin with you should be fine.

 

[Canaan 10+ year member]

I can't imagine any set-up where 1/0 isn't enough in the couple feet it's ran. Even under 6ft 4gauge is good for what, 200amps?Can you double up? Sure. Will it be useful? Nah... As long as you're using 1/0 to begin with you should be fine.

I agree w/ you.

But the wire must be properly terminated.

I work at a shop here in Monroe, La, and the #1 system trouble shooting problem I see is improper termination.

Horrible crimps, cold solder, power wire just wrapped around the batt post (uhg....way too many of these from shade-tree installs)

I have sold FAR too many used amps come back due to horrible termination. (we offer no warranty on used amps, we test them on the front counter for the customer on the front bench to show they work properly before they buy them)

Hell, I have seen vehicles catch fire in our parking lot due to crap installs (non-fused)....picture me running out the door w/ wire cutters and a vehicle rolling in smoke in the parking lot....lmao. All because customers "had a friend that knows what they are doing" install the equipment.

Rather than paying my $85 amp-install (which i feel is more than reasonable, good crimps and all amp installs over 50A are get soldered power/ground)

 

[kramer_212 10+ year member]

yeah, unless your useing 1/0 unless your alt puts out over 300 amps at idle,

 

[nanoo]

yea problem is the wire i have its install bay 1/0 thats why i ask

 

[Canaan 10+ year member]

yea problem is the wire i have its install bay 1/0 thats why i ask

How much power do you plan to run?

Even if your 1/0ga is under sized (2ga?) it will still be overkill for a stock electrical system.

 

[JerryEllis 10+ year member]

install bay 1/0 is crap... thats like having really good 4 gauge...

knukonceptz is about the only wire i use other than american bass

 

[Ninesvnsicks 10+ year member]

Yea it really matters how much power you plan to run I used #1 welding cable for mine which was rated 350amps which is over what I am going to be running eventually.

 

[nanoo]

well right just doing alot of research gathering lil by lil but just needed to know certain since things change and quality isnt the same like back in the day its sad but it is what it is...