What fuse for amps power cable?

[Drifter mike]

Hello guys,
I bought today a 4 channel TRF M600.4AB amplifier and dont know what fuse to use for power cable. On the internet i have read that because my amp has 2 fuses 40 amps each, i have to use a 80 ampere fuse. But my amps manual says that i need to use a 40 ampere fuse. What is the right ?

Click to read more...

 

[metalheadjoe 10+ year member]

Fuses do not protect amplifiers; fuses prevent fires. Fuse size is based on the size of your power wire. Whatever fuse comes with the amp kit is fine.

 

[Jimi77 5,000+ posts]

what @metalheadjoe said. Here's the IASCA guidelines:

Car Audio Wiring

All about car audio wiring. What it is, what to look for when shopping and features to be aware of. Power wire, speaker wire, RCA cables and power capacitors are covered.

www.caraudiohelp.com

 

[Drifter mike]

Fuses do not protect amplifiers; fuses prevent fires. Fuse size is based on the size of your power wire. Whatever fuse comes with the amp kit is fine.

Nice, i will use 4 gauge wire which kit includes 80 ampere fuse. Thank you!

 

[Drifter mike]

what @metalheadjoe said. Here's the IASCA guidelines:

Car Audio Wiring

All about car audio wiring. What it is, what to look for when shopping and features to be aware of. Power wire, speaker wire, RCA cables and power capacitors are covered.

www.caraudiohelp.com

This article was very helpful. Thanks man!