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How do I tell what size of inline fuse I should use when wiring up an amp? Does it have to be more or less than some other factor in the setup?
that is what size i would reccomend.125 A is large enough.
I disagree. If the power wire is capable of supplying a lot more current than the amp needs it makes sense to fuse the wire closer to the amp's max current draw.that is what size i would reccomend.
you should only fuse to protect the amp if it has no internal fusing. So as long as the wire is adequate for the amp the amp shouldn't considered in fuse size.
The fuses on the amp would still blow, unless its a pos amp.I disagree. If the power wire is capable of supplying a lot more current than the amp needs it makes sense to fuse the wire closer to the amp's max current draw.
For example - running a 600w (60A) amplifier with 4 ga wire. 125A fuse would be fine, but I would suggest something 60-80. The reason being if there ever WERE a problem - there would be a much higher factor of safety with the smaller fuse vs a big one.
the fuse under the hood is to protect the WIRE. a fuse in front of the load is to protect the load. 4 gauge can carry a maximum of 135 amps, so fuse it at that.I disagree. If the power wire is capable of supplying a lot more current than the amp needs it makes sense to fuse the wire closer to the amp's max current draw.
For example - running a 600w (60A) amplifier with 4 ga wire. 125A fuse would be fine, but I would suggest something 60-80. The reason being if there ever WERE a problem - there would be a much higher factor of safety with the smaller fuse vs a big one.
So very wrongshould be about the same as the ones on the amp like if you amps has two 40amp fuses then the inline should be the same
//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/iagree.gif.15d6c075ee8d3913ba26866d06993068.gifthe fuse under the hood is to protect the WIRE. a fuse in front of the load is to protect the load. 4 gauge can carry a maximum of 135 amps, so fuse it at that.