Mixing Power wires ok???

[tez4life Premium Member]

Ok, I have a single run of 0/1 gauge welding wire I got through a trade a few months ago. The intent was to run my Sundown 1500d off of it, but I sold the amp. Instead of letting the wire go to waste, I decided I would use it to do my Big 3, because I was going to use all welding wire.

Heres my question, I decided im either going with Kicker Hyperflex of Klosses Cable so I was wondering would I run into a issue if I use them both together? (the welding wire, and the aftermarket stuff)

I want to do my runs to the rear battery and all my connections with the Kicker but use the welding wire for my Big 3, is that going to affect my voltage any? Cause any for sean problems?

I have not done the Big 3 yet, so I could just sell the welding wire and run all Hyperflex, but I would not like to if I dont have to.

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[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

yeah, wire is wire there is really no difference except strand count, flexability and a couple other features. but it wont effect anything mixing em

 

[tez4life Premium Member]

Thanks man, I figured as much, I just like to get opinions sometimes.

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

Don't mix wires .... your current won't know where to go.

 

[tez4life Premium Member]

Don't mix wires .... your current won't know where to go.

Is it that crucial? I dont mind buying new wire since Im going to have to in a few months, but since I already had the welding wire, I though about using it.

My install is more of a daily beater, so every little detail is not important, just want to do it right from the start.

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

Don't mix wires .... your current won't know where to go.

he is doing the big 3 in welding wire and amp wires with hyperflex. its fine.

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

Im pretty sure Ultimate was joking. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

You will be fine.

 

[tez4life Premium Member]

lol, ok then, know what im going to do now.

Thanks for the feedback fellas,...

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Mine is the same way, BIG3 in welding wire and the rest in: KLM, Kicker, and Stinger and the current seems to be finding it's way. LOL

 

[skydeaner 10+ year member]

why does everyone overthink wiring so much...

 

[jrwalte 10+ year member]

why does everyone overthink wiring so much...

Because they don't understand what wire does or how electrical current interacts with it.

 

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

can i use blue hyperflex power wire for my ground wire?

jk