4 or 8 gauge wire for 600 watt amp?
03-29-2012 | 07:08 AM
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don't solder any connections going in a boat, soldering makes them solid and more likely to break from the vibration. Use tinned wire and marine grade connectors properly crimped with heat shrink tubing to cover the connection. I use the same crimper as the in Strip Poker 388's picture works great got it on Amazon.
03-29-2012 | 07:18 AM
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I tend to agree with connectors and proper crimping. Use shrink tube with glue and silicon to keep the connections from corroding. I have always run 1/0 gauge from batteries for both hot and ground, it means you do it right once and never do it again. Just my $.02 that way you can change that 600w amp out for a 1000-2000w amp and never worry.
03-29-2012 | 10:43 AM
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Buy your wire from Guinedealz. Nothing but marine grade tinned and very flexible. Best prices too! Order it today, have it in 2 days.
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