what fuse type

so 250 or 100-120 would like more opinions but it seems as if allcrisped knows his **** so might just go 250
The reason why the other dude is suggesting a 120A fuse is so that the fuse could protect your amp in the case that it has a failure...however, the amp already has external fuses built into it, therefore it is not necessary.

 
So then what do you do when fusing between batteries? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif
Its not for the amplifier so much but for the run from the battery to the amp. If it shorts to ground, it will pop the 250 amp fuse and protect the car from burning to the ground. But if the wire get puntured by something with more resistance then straight metal it could draw enough to not pop the fuse but still become a fire hazard. I know that it is pretty unlikely, but like I said I would rather be safe.

 
so gettign a 250 prooves no real benefit besides just maybe allowing me to go bigger in the future without needing to upgrade fuses. but if i was to get the 120A fuse it would do the exact same as the 250 right? if so i dont plan on upgrading any time soon so i dont really need a huge 250 lol

 
Its not for the amplifier so much but for the run from the battery to the amp. If it shorts to ground, it will pop the 250 amp fuse and protect the car from burning to the ground. But if the wire get puntured by something with more resistance then straight metal it could draw enough to not pop the fuse but still become a fire hazard. I know that it is pretty unlikely, but like I said I would rather be safe.
Um, what? Did you just make this up?

The 120 and 250A fuse will perform exactly the same, I was just stating that the purpose of a fuse is to match the capacity of the wire. Don't let the other guy scare you into thinking that your car is going to burn down from using a 250A fuse. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

I use the same exact wire, ran under my car by the gas tank and I am using 250A fuses. I certainly don't worry about anything catching on fire.

 
Sorry Parker, Gotta agree with N2, run the smallest fuse you need (aka match it to the load) i wouldnt run more than a 150. the smaller the fuse the faster it will blow under short, giving you better protection.
Electricity moves far to fast to make any difference. Maybe it will blow more quickly, but do you really think a thousandth or MAYBE a hundredth of a second is going to make a difference?

It won't make any difference, it's just your preference.

 
Electricity moves far to fast to make any difference. Maybe it will blow more quickly, but do you really think a thousandth or MAYBE a hundredth of a second is going to make a difference?
It won't make any difference, it's just your preference.
In this case, shorter is better, doesnt matter by how much... I feel safer. but thats my advice to OP

 
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