I'm testing this new digital volt/amp meter.
Not sure of accuracy-- doesn't seem too far off.
I've got it wired to only measure my mono amp's current draw. And voltage wired to a common ground.
0 gauge from stock battery to trunk. 4 gauge to amps
0 gauge ground
Anyway with car running- sub amp on, but no volume--
14.4-14.1V 1.0 amps
Lowest voltage on music- 13.3v --50 amps biggest peak i've seen so far.
I think I just answered my own question------
Running my amp at 4ohms rated at 800 rms--- I'm only going to see 500-600 watts on average and only on peaks-- briefly. 13v*50 amps = 650 watts --- right there at it-- hmm.
And i guess that digital meter is pretty accurate-- close enough
Not sure of accuracy-- doesn't seem too far off.
I've got it wired to only measure my mono amp's current draw. And voltage wired to a common ground.
0 gauge from stock battery to trunk. 4 gauge to amps
0 gauge ground
Anyway with car running- sub amp on, but no volume--
14.4-14.1V 1.0 amps
Lowest voltage on music- 13.3v --50 amps biggest peak i've seen so far.
I think I just answered my own question------
Running my amp at 4ohms rated at 800 rms--- I'm only going to see 500-600 watts on average and only on peaks-- briefly. 13v*50 amps = 650 watts --- right there at it-- hmm.
And i guess that digital meter is pretty accurate-- close enough