question about installing 0 gauge

[MOFOMAN 10+ year member]

i have to cut the wire an add the fuse myself an im wondering how long should it should be from the battery before i cut it an add the fuse

not sure if that made sense i had a hard time wording it

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[Slayerx 10+ year member]

The closer the fuse the better. Mine is about 10 inches

 

[MOFOMAN 10+ year member]

alright thanks

 

[Austin175 10+ year member]

6" to 12" inches is what i go by.

 

[MOFOMAN 10+ year member]

one more dumb question: should the battery be disconnected when you wire a amp or should the battery be hooked up an then plug the amp in

 

[DB-Audio 10+ year member]

disconnected untill fully installed otherwise you run the risk of shorting it out

 

[wickedwitt 10+ year member]

I'd recommend 12-18" as if you have a meltdown issue not related to that wire, you can unplug the fuse without your hands being right on top of the battery. 6" is dangerously close if you have a direct short elsewhere in the car and are smoking the batt.

Always put the fuse holder in first, and leave the fuse out when hooking up the amp. Once everything is wired, insert the fuse. Leaving the power to the amp hot when you are installing leaves room for a slip to blow up amps/speakers and melt parts of the car. Bad idea.

 

[RicksI30 10+ year member]

one more dumb question: should the battery be disconnected when you wire a amp or should the battery be hooked up an then plug the amp in

The battery should always be disconnected when doing anything.

 

[MOFOMAN 10+ year member]

ok thanks again