Orion 2500d accept 0 gauge wire?

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

1/0 ---> Distro (2) 4ga outputs ---> Orion 2500d
2500d has (2) 4ga power inputs...

Ok so what I do is get the 0 gauge I have and run it from the battery to the distrobution block. Then could I just get 18ft of 4gauge wire I have, cut it to the length I need and put it from the distrobution block to the amp?

 

[puppie_chow 10+ year member]

...I would do the main power line to that in 0 gauge, and the wiring for the orion amp in 0 gauge also. Save the 4 gauge for ur 2 or 4 channel amp for ur inside speakers.

No. Use a block like this... http://www.cardomain.com/item/STISDB034

Do yourselves a favor and read this...

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[puppie_chow 10+ year member]

Ok so what I do is get the 0 gauge I have and run it from the battery to the distrobution block. Then could I just get 18ft of 4gauge wire I have, cut it to the length I need and put it from the distrobution block to the amp?

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Read the above post...

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

Ok perfect. Yeah I read the manuel before I even made this thread and I was kinda confused because ive never seen an amp installed like that. So i wanted to check with you guys to make sure I had it correct before I did anything.

 

[JoseMCeee 10+ year member]

ok raisedin. Just get that Gold Stinger distro. Use that 0 gauge wire connect it to the battery + fuse it with the anl and 250 amp fuse RIGHT NEXT to the battery. Then run that 0 gauge all the way back to where the amps are at. Then connect it to that Gold Stinger distro. Connect 2 4 gauge wires to the distro, those 2 4 gauge wires connect to the 2500D. Then use 2 4 gauge wires to connect to the ground of the 2500 and to a good ground connection. Like a bolt by the shocks.

 

[puppie_chow 10+ year member]

ok raisedin. Just get that Gold Stinger distro. Use that 0 gauge wire connect it to the battery + fuse it with the anl and 250 amp fuse RIGHT NEXT to the battery. Then run that 0 gauge all the way back to where the amps are at. Then connect it to that Gold Stinger distro. Connect 2 4 gauge wires to the distro, those 2 4 gauge wires connect to the 2500D. Then use 2 4 gauge wires to connect to the ground of the 2500 and to a good ground connection. Like a bolt by the shocks.

Perfect. He could also use another distro to ground the amp as well...

1 block for power, 1 block for grounding...

 

[JoseMCeee 10+ year member]

i believe he mentioned that he bought a grounding block. He can just connect the 4 gauge wires to the amp then run the to the block, twist them together then bolt them down into the grounding block. 2 4 gauge wires = 1/0 wire. Perfect fit.

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

This is exactly what I have right now for installation:

Power Kit for Amps up to 3400 Watts

18 feet of 0 ga. Custom Pro Red Power Wire

3 feet of 0 ga. Custom Pro Black Ground Wire

1- Gold Plated PRO-style ANL Fuse Holder with 250 Amp ANL fuse

17 feet of 18 ga. Amplifier Remote Turn-on Wire

1- Gold Plated Machined Ring Terminal with Cover

1- Gold Plated Super Surface Contact Grounding Terminal

10 - 7 inch wire ties

Full Assortment of Gold Plated Terminals and Hardware

Protective, Snap-in Wire Grommet

and

18 feet of 4 ga. HPM Blue Power Wire

3 feet of 4 ga. HPM Clear Ground Wire

1- Platinum Plated ANL Fuse Holder with 150 Amp ANL fuse

17 feet of 18 ga. Amplifier Remote Turn-on Wire

1- Platinum Plated Super Surface Contact Grounding Terminal

10 - 7 inch wire ties

Full Assortment of Platinum Plated Terminals and Hardware

Protective, Snap-in Wire Grommet

Those are the two Kits I have. I also have a 300amp fuse which I am have now in the car that im staying with to use with the orion.

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

I couldn't just run 1, 0 gauge ground wire to the amp could I?

 

[puppie_chow 10+ year member]

No.

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[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

So the 0 gauge ground that I have is basically no good for this amp, correct?

 

[puppie_chow 10+ year member]

Yes. Read! It's all the info you need...

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[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

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[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

Should I get this?:

Metra Platinum ANL Fuse Digital Distribution Block *LED

Sold in the unopened manufacturer's package

Platinum Series

24K Gold-plated hardware

Dual position ANL high current capapility

Digital voltage display and super bright blue fuse status LED's

Four position ANL fuse distribution block with Voltage display for high current capability.

Accepts (2) 1/0-4 Gauge inputs and provides (2) 4-8 Gauge outputs.

Injection molded, durable, blue tint base and cleare acrylic cover

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

It cost $25