Ground Distribution Blocks?!?!

[nofriends46 10+ year member]

I have two amps, cap and one electronic crossover, my both amps & cap is 8 guage for ground. My electronic crossover is just like speaker wire type, like 20 or something.

Should i run all ground wires to my ground dristribution block?

My ground excepts 4 8 gauge output and 4-8 guage output. If i do, what should i use 4 or 8 guage? Or should i just run my amps and cap, not the electronic crossover?

Does the ground wire needs to be a certain length to the ground distribution block?

If so, how long, my amps are like 2ft apart and my electronic crossover is 3 ft away from the amps or less, the cap is close to the amp.

Thanks!

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[ONEloudAZZswyst 10+ year member]

u dont need it really but it makes the job look nice if u do use one i wouldnt run the crossover off it the just the amps and the cap. no there isnt any set distce it has to be just make sure that is a good groud.

 

[indosia 10+ year member]

Ground the distibution block using 4 awg wire no longer than 18 inches. The shorter the better. Then ground all amps, crossovers, ect. to the distribution block.

 

[Phatillusion 5,000+ posts]

You would most likely want to send a private message to Chris229, he is our signal expert, he would be able to walk you through steps to help you eliminate the source of the problem.