What size wire/fuse.

[Confusedsoul 10+ year member]

Ok guys, here is my dilemna. Normally I'd use 4 guage w/100 amp fuse, but after lookin at the IASCA recommendations I'm thinkin 2 guage w/100 amp fuse would be better. Here is what I'll be running:

Phoenix Gold x100.2 - Rated 100x2 from 4-1 ohm stereo, benched at 130x2 at 4ohm I believe. I will be running this at 4 ohm. I believe the fuse rating is 40A (That seems like alot no?)

Phoenix Gold x600.1 - Rated 600x1 from 4-1 ohm, but these things have been known to put out upwards of 800w @ 4 ohms. Won't have the original birthsheet to know for sure though. Fused rating is 60 amps.

I figure the power cable length will be around 17 feet, give or take a couple. Would 4 guage be enough? It seems like I'd be better off with 2, but I'm not an expert.

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[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

A quality 4 ga should be enough as long as you dont think you'll get the upgrade bug within a short time.

 

[Confusedsoul 10+ year member]

A quality 4 ga should be enough as long as you dont think you'll get the upgrade bug within a short time.

Well, there is the possibility of adding another x600.1. If I were to say run 2 guage now, would that be enough for two in the future, or should I go with 1/0 instead.

 

[kross 10+ year member]

Get the Kicker 1/0 gauge dual amp wiring kit from ebay. Hell of a deal for about $90 shipped.