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Thread: JL Audio 300/4 & 500/1 Power Wiring Question |
    
Bronze Member Username: Malby7
Post Number: 25
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 01:00 am: |
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I'm planning to put both of these subs in my car with two 4 gauge wires coming from a distribution block to each of these subs (One 4ga wire each). The load will be about 100 amps. Should I run 2 gauge from my battery to my distribution block, or will 4 gauge be enough to carry the power? |
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Bronze Member Username: Malby7
Post Number: 26
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 01:01 am: |
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I meant I'm putting both of these amps in my car! |
Silver Member Username: Jonathan_f
GA
USA
Post Number: 198
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 01:43 am: |
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4 guage would probably do it, but I'd do two guage to be safe. Better safe than sorry. Also it depends on how long the wire will be. |
Bronze Member Username: Malby7
Post Number: 27
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 07:20 am: |
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The wiring would be at least 10 feet long if not a little longer. It has to go from the battery of a Ford Focus to the rear seats. |
Silver Member Username: Jonathan_f
GA
USA
Post Number: 206
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 08:17 am: |
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I'd do 2 guage just for peace of mind. |
Bronze Member Username: Malby7
Post Number: 29
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 11:41 pm: |
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Is piece of mind worth the extra $2.00 per foot? |
Bronze Member Username: Malby7
Post Number: 30
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 11:42 pm: |
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Is the piece of mind worth the extra $2 per foot for 2ga? |
Silver Member Username: Jonathan_f
GA
USA
Post Number: 220
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 12:15 am: |
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That's a question you need to ask yourself. With JL amps as expensive as they are, I personally wouldn't cop out on the wire. 4 guage will definately do the job if the runs are just over 10 feet. I've seen 2 guage wiring kits online for around 50 bucks, that's remote wire, power, ground, grommets, everything you need. |
New member Username: Jiggaman3105
Post Number: 4
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 04:34 am: |
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im goin to tell you straight and simple...all u need is 4 ga. main power wire if its only going 10 ft. its only 100 amps, thats nuthin. im pushin a 1000/1 and a 450/4! nbow thats current draw. |
