Wire size and fuse?

 

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Username: Mattyj33

LiverpoolUK

Post Number: 2
Registered: Sep-06
I have a cerwin vega EXL-400.4 amp running a pair of cerwin vega v-mag
5252 in the front doors, a pair of vega 6002 in the rear doors and a
vega 124 12" sub.
I want to now upgrade but dont know where to start.
Firstly i have bought a cerwin vega EXL-1000D mono amp and another 124
sub, but i dont know how to wire the 2 amp(wire size and fuse).
Secondly i want to add an extra pair of rear speakers on the shelf
(cerwin vega ss 2693)will my 4 channel amp run the 3 pairs of
speakers?
So basically what gauge power, ground and speaker cables should i use
with what fuses.
Thanks
 

Gold Member
Username: Dustin3

Tigard, OR U.S.

Post Number: 3452
Registered: Oct-05
www.bcae1.com has some good info about fuses, same with www.the12volt.com

you want ur power, ground to be the same size. and for 1000 watts i would get no smaller then a 2 awg
 

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Username: Theelfkeeper

Stockbridge, GA USA

Post Number: 2945
Registered: Feb-05
run 2 or 0 gague power and ground wire.
RMS power / 12.6 ~ fuse size
speaker wire, 18-12 gague is fine.
subs - 12-10 gague is fine.
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