replacing fuse

[kirby mane 10+ year member]

I just ordered an Ap1800d it comes with a in-line fuse do I add that to the one that I already have?

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[butterMilk 10+ year member]

You just need 1 fuse, the fuse should be rated for whatever size the wire is. Unless the amp does not have onboard fuses, then you would fuse it for whatever the amp recommends.

 

[kirby mane 10+ year member]

it comes with a fuse and i already have a 120 amp fuse at the battrey do i use both? and i'm using 0 guage wire.

 

[goingdef 10+ year member]

No your good hook it up!

 

[goingdef 10+ year member]

Second thought if the amp is 1800 rms and you already have 0g. Then You will need a bigger fuse more like 200amps minimum or it's either going to pop or slowly melt.

 

[gckless 5,000+ posts]

The fuse at the battery is there to protect the wire. Fuse based on wire capacity. Go with a 250A.

 

[kirby mane 10+ year member]

200 or 250 about to order now thanks don't want to go too high and mess something up or would a cicuit breaker be better?

 

[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Circuit breakers and fuses are two different things, though they do the same essential thing. I use fuses. Use 250A for CCA wire, 300A for OFC wire.

 

[kirby mane 10+ year member]

ok thanks