Will my 4 gauge be able to handle this?

Hunter MacLean New member Username: Huntdubie Bellingham, WA USA Post Number: 1 Registered: Mar-05	Posted on Monday, March 07, 2005 - 18:34 GMT I am considering getting a second JBL BP 600.1 amp for my system. It runs 600 watts RMS at 2ohms so I am wondering if the 4 gauge wiring (Monster Cable) I have from my battery to amp will be able to handle 1200 watts now? Also, what kind of capacitor may be necessary with this much power? Thanks in advance!
Clayton Muff New member Username: Flipconvict Post Number: 1 Registered: Mar-05	Posted on Monday, March 07, 2005 - 20:12 GMT Yeah it should be enough, I am running 1500W RMS through 4 gage. I am not sure about the capacitator because I dont use one
Isaac Gold Member Username: Carguy Post Number: 1741 Registered: Nov-04	Posted on Monday, March 07, 2005 - 20:29 GMT The rule of thumb for capacitor is 1F for every 1000w of power. So in your case, 1.5F would do.