Power wire, where to buy

[ikpthegame 10+ year member]

Ok guys, where and what brand of 1/0 you guys using and buying from? I'm looking for something ofc and that doesn't break the bank.

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Ok guys, where and what brand of 1/0 you guys using and buying from? I'm looking for something ofc and that doesn't break the bank.

The best bang for the buck that Im buying atm is from CT Sounds for 0ga OFC Kit . For 1/0 usually GP Audio You get a few other items in the package like RCAs and couple other little items that most Amp kits do not.. May even be cheaper to buy the kit from CT Sounds than by the foot elsewhere? Like GP Audio or SkyHigh Audio. I buy the Big3 from GP Audio
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AMPKIT-0GA-ELITE // 0 Gauge 3500 Watt Amplifier Wiring Kit (OFC)

The CT Sounds 0 gauge OFC complete amplifier wiring installation kit is perfect for systems rated up to 3500 watts and includes everything from a waterproof fuse holder to a bundle of zip ties for cable management to get your stereo going faster.

www.ctsounds.com

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

Ok guys, where and what brand of 1/0 you guys using and buying from? I'm looking for something ofc and that doesn't break the bank.

Windynation.com.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Windynation.com.

I forgot about that place. I used to buy wiring from there all the time. Been a while due to needing just amp kits. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I will use Copper lugs rather than the ones in the amp kits usually unless I solder them. these have worked great for me. Im sure there may be a better deal elsewhere? But these have worked great so far for me

20pcs 1/0 AWG Gauge Copper Lugs w/ BLACK & RED Heat Shrink Ring Terminals Wire | eBay

Type 1/0 AWG Gauge Copper Lugs Set. Wire Input Size 1/0 AWG (gauge/ga wire connectors). All the shrink tube is well made of high-quality material, thick and durable. They are both for up to 600V, 257 degrees Fahrenheit which ensures its safe and relia.

www.ebay.com

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I use tinned solid copper lugs, they resist corrosion.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094FWS4DG/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[ikpthegame 10+ year member]

Also I'm looking for bulk wire not kits lol. And should I run 2 runs of 1/0 from the front to the back or would 1 run of 2/0 fine?

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Also I'm looking for bulk wire not kits lol. And should I run 2 runs of 1/0 from the front to the back or would 1 run of 2/0 fine?

I got this 2/0 on amazon. It's excellent wire, tinned OFC, marine rated.

Red

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NI3BKU/?tag=caraudiocom-20

Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NI5C8Y/?tag=caraudiocom-20

2/0 to 1/0 reducers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFWL83W/?tag=caraudiocom-20

I use them strictly for the runs from the front AGM to the lithium bank in the rear. To the distro blocks, I'm using 1/0 gauge KnuKonceptz wire. I run them under the car from front to bac then out the spare tire well. Her are pics from the last build (after it was totaled and I clipped the sires out) stuffs to spendy to give to the salvage yard!

New build is a 4500 watt setup.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Also I'm looking for bulk wire not kits lol. And should I run 2 runs of 1/0 from the front to the back or would 1 run of 2/0 fine?

What are the amplifiers or amplifier are you using? What Vehicle? What Alternator size, existing or an HO alternator and what battery/batteries, is the starting batt. under the hood or in the rear of the vehicle?

 

[ikpthegame 10+ year member]

Amp will be a jp23 v1.5, HO alt is a 260, have a agm under hood and will have a agm in the back, car is a 2015 Subaru wrx. I will be adding a 4 channel later and I want the run to the back to be enough in case I upgrade later.

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

I forgot about that place. I used to buy wiring from there all the time. Been a while due to needing just amp kits. Thanks for the reminder!

No sweat. I was also going to suggest New England Providore (NEP Audio) but it looks like they shut down the shop.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

2/0 EB Flex ™ Welding Cable - BLACK - Electron Beam

2/0 class K welding wire. Single conductor. NEMA class K. Temperature range of +105 C to -40 C. 1330 strands of 30g bare bright annealed copper with premium Poly-XL™ high energy electron beam cross-linked polyethylene jacket. Specifically engineered for the welding industry. FREE US SHIPPING...

electronbeam.com

This is what I'm running

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

2/0 EB Flex ™ Welding Cable - BLACK - Electron Beam

2/0 class K welding wire. Single conductor. NEMA class K. Temperature range of +105 C to -40 C. 1330 strands of 30g bare bright annealed copper with premium Poly-XL™ high energy electron beam cross-linked polyethylene jacket. Specifically engineered for the welding industry. FREE US SHIPPING...

electronbeam.com

This is what I'm running

That's a damn good price. Is it fairly flexible? That is the one drawback on the tinned OFC marine grade stuff I got on Amazon last time, flexible-ish.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

That's a damn good price. Is it fairly flexible? That is the one drawback on the tinned OFC marine grade stuff I got on Amazon last time, flexible-ish.

I didn't have any issues with it but it's not quite as flexible as say skyhigh 1/0 ofc.

I'm happy enough with it that I'll be ordering more for my delta build

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I didn't have any issues with it but it's not quite as flexible as say skyhigh 1/0 ofc.

I'm happy enough with it that I'll be ordering more for my delta build

I am going to try and get some samples, see how it compares to the Anchor marine cable I purchased prior. Hell of a price! If it is even AS flexible, $30 less for a 25 ft run, $60 less on dual 2/0 runs. AND, if you order it a little extra, would have enough for a BIG 3 upgrade!

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I didn't have any issues with it but it's not quite as flexible as say skyhigh 1/0 ofc.

I'm happy enough with it that I'll be ordering more for my delta build

Looks like its some tope grade wiring. id like a bit stiffer wiring for one my trucks for sure. maybe for my 2500 HD I plan on doing by next summer. Deff try some out. Thanks for the recommendation man. ill check it out

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I am going to try and get some samples, see how it compares to the Anchor marine cable I purchased prior. Hell of a price! If it is even AS flexible, $30 less for a 25 ft run, $60 less on dual 2/0 runs. AND, if you order it a little extra, would have enough for a BIG 3 upgrade!

Ill deff check some out as well in couple months.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

The 2/0 eb flex is roughly the size of 1/0 ofc sold for car audio

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

The 2/0 eb flex is roughly the size of 1/0 ofc sold for car audio

The anchor product measures similar. Much of the 1/0 for cars is loosely packed to give it extra flexibility. Here is the Anchor tinned 2/0 versus KnuKonceptz 1/0 flex -in jacket and when stuffed into a ferrule. The blue is Knu, the black is Anchor marine and the ferrules are L-Knu, R-Anchor.