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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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gauge power wire

Any trouble running the 4 gauge power wire?

It isnt to fat? Meaning all your trim pieces sit in place properly, not being held up/out of place due to the wire?

If it is an issue, for 250-600 watts would 8 gauge be ok?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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i ran 4 gauge for both amps no problems...just make sure you take your time and get enough if you need to reroute the wires
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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i ran 1/0 gauge without any problems.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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I also ran 1/0 without issue. 8 gauge will be fine for 250-600 rms. Any more than that and you might consider going with the 4 gauge.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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I ran 0/1 gauge. It's a PITA, but if you have enough amps and electronics, it's good insurance against overloading your wiring.

Dave
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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0 AWG here no problems
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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4 awg is fine to run. I was always advised that you shouldn't exceed 500watts on 8awg. JL recommends minimum of 8awg for their 500/1 and 300/4 if they are wired seperately. If they're on the same power wire with a dist block you need 4awg.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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thanks for all the feedback!
 
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