Would 12 gauge wire be ok for 600w amp

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Alex
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Post Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:21 pm

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will a 12 gauge power lead be ok for the above amp, or is it a bit thin

what would the benefits be for having a thicker cable
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Post Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:12 pm

Alex wrote:
will a 12 gauge power lead be ok for the above amp, or is it a bit thin
I'd go for 8 guage
what would the benefits be for having a thicker cable
Less chance of it melting and catching fire when the amp is running at full power.



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Post Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:16 pm

thanks i have some 4 guage aswell, just thought if it makes no significant difference the 12 guage will be easier to fit :D
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Post Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:30 pm

Alex

Have a quick look at these tables for correct wire sizes
http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp
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Post Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:32 pm

4 gauge it is then

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