Fuse's, is it possible to over fuse something?

[Mike437 10+ year member]

Hey guys,

So right now i have my 1kw system fused with a 120a fuse. But if i add another 300w amp for my comps i will have to change the fuse to a larger one. But if i have the choice, should i just go to 200a fuse? Or is it too much fusing for the wire? Is this even possible?

Thanks,

Mike

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[hemi=22s 10+ year member]

the the 200amp under the hood within 12" from battery

do u fused distro in the back for these

 

[Mike437 10+ year member]

the the 200amp under the hood within 12" from battery do u fused distro in the back for these

Yeah, what i am going to do is buy a 1/0 gauge kit from knu and run that to a distro in the back. Then 4 gauge to both amps. 300a fuse by the batt, then two 120a fuse's in the distro block. Then use the used 4 gauge wire from my original install for both subs. I figure i should have enough to run from the distro to both amps. Also i am going to buy a ground distro and run 1/0 gauge from the distro and 4 gauge to each amp. Does that sound good? I know a little excessive but i figure it leaves me room to upgrade in the future.

 

[hemi=22s 10+ year member]

yeah that sound right do it right thr first time

 

[Mike437 10+ year member]

yeah that sound right do it right thr first time

Yup, it was my mistake to run 4 gauge first. I never thought i needed a front stage till i heard how over powering my subs are compared to stock, which is a good thing. But o well, first ever setup, learn from mistakes. But i can still use the 20' of 4 gauge to power both amps. Now i just have to wait for knu to get the 1/0 gauge kit in stock, and for my next paycheck, lol.

 

[GMCJimmyslt2000 10+ year member]

300a is a little to big....i would go from 200a to 250a.

 

[Mike437 10+ year member]

300a is a little to big....i would go from 200a to 250a.

does it really matter though? I mean will i hurt my system or anything if i go to the biggest fuse? I know i dont need it but heck if its free to go to the biggest fuse why not?

 

[GMCJimmyslt2000 10+ year member]

yea it will....if u go to big, the fuse might not blow when needed....If u have a short or something, ur gonna set ur car on fire and lose all of ur equipment.

 

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FUSE FOR THE SIZE AND LENGTH OF WIRE NOT THE EQUIPMENT HOOKED UP TO IT JACKASS! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif

next time use the search. /huf

 

[casper97ta 10+ year member]

FUSE FOR THE SIZE AND LENGTH OF WIRE NOT THE EQUIPMENT HOOKED UP TO IT JACKASS! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif

next time use the search. /huf

X2. thank you Req. To the OP,yes your plan sounds good and it does leave you room to upgrade. Go for it.

 

[Mike437 10+ year member]

Will do, and no need to get mad man, just a simple question. I tried the search came up with nothing that compared to what i am doing.

 

[hemi=22s 10+ year member]

Will do, and no need to get mad man, just a simple question. I tried the search came up with nothing that compared to what i am doing.

hes not gettin loud with you with the other one i beleive