Power Wire Question on 1500rms @ 1 ohm
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Silver Member Username: CriedErie, PA US Post Number: 456 Registered: Jun-07 | I currently have 1/0 Run to the back, but it is not burried.. There is no room whatsoever to burry it and I have spent countless hours trying to burry it and it is not working........ I am thinking about downgrading to 4awg wire. Would this wire be sufficient at 1500rms @ 1 ohm? Im looking to get either a sundown 1000D amp or the 1500D, or possible a MA 1500.1 or a XT4000D US amp [1500rms]. Would I be better off with 2 awg wire? Im not sure if i got this wire if I would even be able to bury it either, but im pretty sure I could manage to get the 4awg Burried. Please let me know, Thanks. Also, would it be alright if I kept my 1/0 ground wire, and just used 4awg power wire? Or would this affect it at all? |
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Gold Member Username: Van_manBoston South, MA Post Number: 2579 Registered: Mar-06 | Larger ground is always prefered. Why dont you just run it under the car? Run it along the frame rail, Use split wire loom, ( I dont use it, but its recommended) and zip tie the heck out of it, Use heavy duty zip ties for air conditioning duct work. Not those cheap small 100 for $1.00 kind. Thats the easiest thing to do. But running 4awg is ok for 1500. Just keep it under 25'. |
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Silver Member Username: CriedErie, PA US Post Number: 457 Registered: Jun-07 | would 2 gauge be better? the wire will be like 13 feet max. |
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Gold Member Username: Van_manBoston South, MA Post Number: 2580 Registered: Mar-06 | duh...Yes |
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Gold Member Username: SouthernrebelMonroe, Louisiana DD 9515d~~]... Post Number: 5037 Registered: Mar-04 | wait... are you saying you cant hide the power wire? what car do you have? |
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Silver Member Username: Wolf_houndPost Number: 330 Registered: Sep-05 | i know what you mean my power wire din't fit on the side so i had to run it under the carpet. you should think harder next time lol jk |
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Silver Member Username: CriedErie, PA US Post Number: 459 Registered: Jun-07 | 1994 acura legend. I bet $999999999999 no one could run it, unless under the car, but i dont wanna do that. I cant find a re-entry point. |
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Gold Member Username: Van_manBoston South, MA Post Number: 2582 Registered: Mar-06 | Make a re-entry. Just drill it and use a grommet and caulk. Surley some one with your creative constuction abilities should be able to handle a drill hole. |
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Silver Member Username: CriedErie, PA US Post Number: 462 Registered: Jun-07 | Considering there are multiple layers under the car and I dont own a drill bit with a 1" diameter to acomodate for the thickness of the 1/0, it would be hard to do this. |
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Gold Member Username: SouthernrebelMonroe, Louisiana DD 9515d~~]... Post Number: 5038 Registered: Mar-04 | man...i have 4 runs of 1/0ga hid in my truck. you would never know where it was unless i show you. |
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Silver Member Username: Skibum12189Cleveland Post Number: 798 Registered: Mar-06 | yea a 1" drill bit's gonna be expensive....go to a hardware store and see if you cant put down a deposit to rent their bit kits and tap it, start small, end with the 1" or whatever you need...make sure its sealed with a washer or a grommet or somethin |
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Gold Member Username: SouthernrebelMonroe, Louisiana DD 9515d~~]... Post Number: 5040 Registered: Mar-04 | Unibit + firewall + gromit = TMFW http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Greenlee-Electricians-Step-Bit-Unibit-30008-NEW_W0QQitem Z120133567937QQihZ002QQcategoryZ42295QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem get one of those...its an installers best friend  |
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Gold Member Username: Van_manBoston South, MA Post Number: 2584 Registered: Mar-06 | Use the biggest bit you have and make a few holes, then open it up with a hammer and screw driver. And what do you mean "multiple layers " What are you driving? a chocolate cake? Sounds like your commitment to this hobby is lacking. I had to use an angle grinder, a sawzall and drills to get my two 0/1 cables in where I wanted them.  |
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Silver Member Username: CriedErie, PA US Post Number: 470 Registered: Jun-07 | no, my commitment isnt lacking, I just didnt want to tear through my car. Im looking to just downgrade to 2awg wire. |
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