install help

[whitymanne]

installing my new system and my buddy says no dont run fuses.this is what im running 4 runs of 0 gauge wire from the front battery 2 power 2 ground,in the back i have 2 kinetik 3800s and a 300 amp altenator but the alt wire is fused.there is currently no fuses on the power wires for the truck but have not finished yet so just wondering what everyones opion is.im thinking 2 under the hood one on each power 2 before the batterys in the back and 2 after the batterys in the back.thanks

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[phemps 10+ year member]

im a ***** i fuse all my power runs from front to back. i dont want my car burning down to the ground reallly...

 

[DS Autosports 10+ year member]

defiantly always use fuses when you run power wire.

 

[350zspl 10+ year member]

fuse all power wires always

do not take advise from your buddy as this is a basic fundamental, and he missed that

 

[93dakota 10+ year member]

I agree, the only people that do not fuse are competition only cars.

 

[plugitin 5,000+ posts]

x2 on everything said

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

wow...the last time this question got asked the thread was filled with "fuses are for *******" comments...

 

[Varinabassing 10+ year member]

do you like your steak well done ??

has nothing to do with post just wondring yea run fuses have them

 

[vitveet 10+ year member]

fuse all power wires always
do not take advise from your buddy as this is a basic fundamental, and he missed that

x2 on that!

I've seen guys run power wire without and fuse and with the power wire running through the door jamb....time he closed the door.........not 20 seconds later the entire car was in flames:crap:! Talk to anyone I know and you'll know I tell no lies. This happened in a parking lot back when I was in high school about 10 years ago! Sucked for him.

Point is, same will happen to you if power touches and holds ground long enough. Fuses are solely for your protection (and your equipment and cars' protection).

V.