Wire adapter question....

[runamuckr]

Issue at hand --

Kicker amp calls for 8 gauge wire. Amp uses a set screw terminal for wires. I'd like to run 4 gauge wire to the amp so not to starve it. But 4 gauge will not fin in 8 gauge hole.

My question is: Will the stinger 4 gauge to 8 gauge adapter work for this??

Any info on these states only that its for bringing 4 gauge to 8 gauge, can't find anything on if its safe to use on amp terminals or not. Stinger says its safe for distro blocks.

AND, if I can't use this directly to the amp, will I have the same benefit if I run 4 gauge to a distro block, and run 8 gauge from the distro to the amp, keeping the 8gauge as short as possible of course.

Thank you in advance for your help.

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[soydeedo 10+ year member]

i'm not sure what your reasoning behind this is unless you're running an extravagant length of wire from the battery. if the amp calls for 8ga i don't think there will be a problem under normal circumstances.

 

[runamuckr]

I don't anticipate a problem but thought I'd take the extra percaution. So there is no need to gauge up the power wire? Its a small amp 300w mono. I just figured I save having to run bigger wire in the future. I'll have to dwell on the subject for a bit.