Putting a switch?

[rawp0wer1o1 10+ year member]

Would putting a switch to turn an amp on and off hurt the amp at all....like putting it on the remote wire or powersupply cable?

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[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Depending on the amp you could possibly have a tough time finding a switch that will handle the amperage drawn through the main power cable.

You'd be better off putting it inline with the remote activation lead and no, doing so will not hurt the amplifier at all. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[rawp0wer1o1 10+ year member]

sweet thanks

 

[Sargemaster3000]

yeah i've done the same thing with mine you just put the switch right in the remote wire it just takes a few seconds to kick in when you switch it on

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

x2. you dont really put a switch on the main power wire, but the rem wire.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

Would putting a switch to turn an amp on and off hurt the amp at all...putting it on the remote wire

No more than turning your HU on and off.

 

[seg_representin 10+ year member]

how would you run a turn on/off switch to your remote wire...and where can i get one?

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

how would you run a turn on/off switch to your remote wire...and where can i get one?

Pick up a cheap toggle switch...auto barn/pep boys/etc. will have them. Cut the remote line...run the switch inline with the remote line...it's cake to do.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

You could get one like this from Radio Shack (or WalMart or Pep Boys or Auto Zone or Advance Auto etc etc etc)

You'll put the side of the remote wire that comes from the power source (battery, fusebx, wherever happens to be) on one terminal of the switch.

The other side of the wire will go to the remote activation input on your amp. If the amp turns on with the switch in the "Off" position then swap the wires to the opposite terminals on the backside of the switch.

Edit: snova beat me to it! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/mad.gif.c18f003ab0ef8a0d9c27ca78d77a6392.gif

Afternoon, Mr Mod Guy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wave.gif.002382ce7d7c19757ab945cc69819de1.gif

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

yup, make sure it'll handle 12 volts, 12 volt plugs on 110v AC make it go pop

lol

slightly irrelevant but funny none the less, remotes for amps in handy spots are handy for close encounters with the cops //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

HUs that have a "instantly kill the preout signal to the sub outs" switch are pretty handy, too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

Mine is mounted on the console right next to my pwr windows and pwr seat knobs. Almost identical to prowler's linke. I had to have one because I listen to AM radio quite a bit - Sports Talk, O'reilly Factor etc, and my sub amp interferes severely with my AM reception. Flip the switch and it comes in crystal clear.

 

[Astyl 10+ year member]

Officer - I heard you coming a mile down the road

You- I dont know what your talking about officer, all i have is cabin speakers

Officer - Turn up the volume and ill show you what im talkin about

You- *does it with hidden toggle switch turned off*

Officer- Oh, good day

 

[seg_representin 10+ year member]

yea i got a bass knob for my subs...and it turns down the volume but i just wanted somethin so i can cut the power out to it. Thanks for the help everyone