D-blocks

 

Silver Member
Username: Jron

Post Number: 173
Registered: Jul-05
I plan on running a jl 300/2 and mrd-605 in my set up. I plan on using 4 gauge wire throughout. Does this mean that I do not need a fused d-block, since I am not stepping down in wire size??
 

Gold Member
Username: Carguy

Post Number: 5335
Registered: Nov-04
D-block is used for connecting 2 or more amps to one power source.
 

Silver Member
Username: Jron

Post Number: 174
Registered: Jul-05
i know that, but isnt a fused one for lets say stepping down from 2 gauge to 4 gauge?? the fuses would be used to protect the 4 gauge wire if the block was fused. right?
 

Gold Member
Username: Carguy

Post Number: 5337
Registered: Nov-04
If you're not connecting 2 or more amps, then d-block is NOT required, nor need to step down from 2 gauge to 4 gauge.
If all you need is a fuse, then get a proper inline fuse kit.
 

Silver Member
Username: Jron

Post Number: 176
Registered: Jul-05
I am planning to connect two amps. I know I need a d-block to do that. But what I am trying to figure out is, that if I use 4 gauge wire throughout the set up, does the d-block need to be fused, or being that it is all the same gauge wiring no fuse is needed for the d-block?
 

Gold Member
Username: Carguy

Post Number: 5338
Registered: Nov-04
A fuse is not required as long as you have one near the battery. However, having a dedicated fuse for d-block won't hurt anything.
 

Silver Member
Username: Fandim

Reno, Nevada United State...

Post Number: 765
Registered: Jun-05
You could also simply go with the distribution blocks that have built in fuses. :-) Might be yoru simplest option. (look under fused distribution blocks)
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