kx 1200.1 power wire..

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

There will always be more of a drop in 4 gauge then 1/0, it's basic electrical theory.

i agree but it will be such a slight amount of drop that it really won't have much effect on anything. 1200w @ 13.8v is roughly 85A. OFC 4g is rated at being around 140-150A. it's not like hes pushing the wire to its capacity limits, so he really shouldnt be experiencing any noticeable drop

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

i agree but it will be such a slight amount of drop that it really won't have much effect on anything. 1200w @ 13.8v is roughly 85A. OFC 4g is rated at being around 140-150A. it's not like hes pushing the wire to its capacity limits, so he really shouldnt be experiencing any noticeable drop

I never said it would be a big drop //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

I never said it would be a big drop //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

OP how long of a run? I have some 4 gauge...

 

[boomzabit 10+ year member]

I have a monte carlo.. all i really need is power wire and ground wire.

Random question.. do people ever run 2 different sizes of ground wire and power wire?

If that JL kit with the 2ga is any good ill buy that kit.. Basically i want to know if its worth it to get 1/0 vs 4ga?

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

I have a monte carlo.. all i really need is power wire and ground wire.
Random question.. do people ever run 2 different sizes of ground wire and power wire?

If that JL kit with the 2ga is any good ill buy that kit.. Basically i want to know if its worth it to get 1/0 vs 4ga?

Not a good idea to run small grounds... and for that amp no 4 is plenty...

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

I have a monte carlo.. all i really need is power wire and ground wire.
Random question.. do people ever run 2 different sizes of ground wire and power wire?

If that JL kit with the 2ga is any good ill buy that kit.. Basically i want to know if its worth it to get 1/0 vs 4ga?

Not a good idea to run small grounds... and for that amp no 4 is plenty...

 

[boomzabit 10+ year member]

Should i just buy 14ft of this wire?

STINGER 1 / 0 GA GAUGE BLUE POWER GROUND WIRE 3600W NEW | eBay

Or just pay $100 and get all this?

Stinger 1/0GA HPM Wire Kit - SHK201 | eBay

 

[MisterDeadeye 10+ year member]

Buy what you want. It's already been stated that either 4 or 1/0 would be fine in your situation.

I have a friend with a 15" L7 being run off of a 1200W amp with 4 gauge, and he sees voltage drop down to 11.8 or so at idle. But he also has a horrible Orscheln's battery that's dying.

 

[MisterDeadeye 10+ year member]

Buy what you want. It's already been stated that either 4 or 1/0 would be fine in your situation.

I have a friend with a 15" L7 being run off of a 1200W amp with 4 gauge, and he sees voltage drop down to 11.8 or so at idle. But he also has a horrible Orscheln's battery that's dying.

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Should i just buy 14ft of this wire?
STINGER 1 / 0 GA GAUGE BLUE POWER GROUND WIRE 3600W NEW | eBay

Or just pay $100 and get all this?

Stinger 1/0GA HPM Wire Kit - SHK201 | eBay

Neither... got knuconcepts itll be way cheaper

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I'd just run 1/0 and not have to worry about anything...and have ample wire to run a larger amp down the road if I want.

 

[Fiendstolemyamp 10+ year member]

That stinger kit is cheaper than the Knu kit for OFC.

 

[boomzabit 10+ year member]

I think Ill just get that kit for $100 and be done with it..

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

That stinger kit is cheaper than the Knu kit for OFC.

Cheaper by $5 but the Knu kit comes with 2 more feet of ground cable plus you get to pick the fuse size.

This is the one I was comparing it to: 0 GAUGE AMP POWER KIT