Stereo Install

[BlackVr6ix]

i dont know why, but people think the thicker the cable the better it is and a smaller cable cant handle that much ampage/volts..

then you look at the alternator cable, or battery cables, hell even normal power lines and not even close to the same thickness and run 10x more ampage/voltage.. lol

(not having a go at anyone here, just generally speaking)

its called voltage drop, if you have smaller gauge wire over a longer run you get resistance.

more resistance and less current can flow thru, which makes the voltage drop to make up for the lack of current.

believe me with big amps if you dont have big enough power feeds (and grounds) you can break/melt things, power side mosfets, power/earth wire, fuse holders i've seen it all.

[MRJZ]

i let others answer it for me...

[DutchAussie]

i dont know why, but people think the thicker the cable the better it is and a smaller cable cant handle that much ampage/volts..

then you look at the alternator cable, or battery cables, hell even normal power lines and not even close to the same thickness and run 10x more ampage/voltage.. lol

(not having a go at anyone here, just generally speaking)

Have a look at my site for cable sizes and more information on installing car wiring.

Regards,

Arie

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~avdw

[BlackVr6ix]

Those figures are pretty dam close to what i work with, thats a pretty good resource.

Thanks