Alpine 98XX Headunit question
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Here is what Crutchfiled says about it on their website.
Wiring Note
Wiring Note: While providing high power output, this unit can draw a substantial amount of current. Per Alpine, this receiver's constant power wire must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the battery in your vehicle, and 10-gauge wire must be used to make the connection. This requires a length of 10-gauge power cable, an in-line fuse holder with a 20- to 30-amp fuse and a ring terminal (the ring terminal is used to connect the cable to the battery clamp). Although all the pieces of a basic amplifier wiring kit will not be not needed, if you do not wish to assemble the required items separately, the power wire and in-line fuse holder from a basic 10-gauge kit can be used to connect the constant power wire to your vehicle's battery. For a secure, permanent connection, the 10-gauge cable must be soldered to this receiver's 16-gauge constant power wire.
Since it only takes a few minutes to do, I figure, better safe than sorry. I had a car once that had overheated wires and the fuse didn't trip. The cabin filled with smoke from the melting insulation, but I was able to stop and turn the car off before it went up in flames.
Wiring Note
Wiring Note: While providing high power output, this unit can draw a substantial amount of current. Per Alpine, this receiver's constant power wire must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the battery in your vehicle, and 10-gauge wire must be used to make the connection. This requires a length of 10-gauge power cable, an in-line fuse holder with a 20- to 30-amp fuse and a ring terminal (the ring terminal is used to connect the cable to the battery clamp). Although all the pieces of a basic amplifier wiring kit will not be not needed, if you do not wish to assemble the required items separately, the power wire and in-line fuse holder from a basic 10-gauge kit can be used to connect the constant power wire to your vehicle's battery. For a secure, permanent connection, the 10-gauge cable must be soldered to this receiver's 16-gauge constant power wire.
Since it only takes a few minutes to do, I figure, better safe than sorry. I had a car once that had overheated wires and the fuse didn't trip. The cabin filled with smoke from the melting insulation, but I was able to stop and turn the car off before it went up in flames.
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If I can run 4 guage through the firewall, 10 must be a picnik. Someone was even talking about pulling 2 ga though. I don't think I've ever seen 2ga. It must be HUGE! The 4 ga was over 1/2" in diameter with the insulation.
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Originally posted by PokS2k
Here is what Crutchfiled says about it on their website.
Wiring Note
Wiring Note: While providing high power output, this unit can draw a substantial amount of current. Per Alpine, this receiver's constant power wire must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the battery in your vehicle, and 10-gauge wire must be used to make the connection. This requires a length of 10-gauge power cable, an in-line fuse holder with a 20- to 30-amp fuse and a ring terminal (the ring terminal is used to connect the cable to the battery clamp). Although all the pieces of a basic amplifier wiring kit will not be not needed, if you do not wish to assemble the required items separately, the power wire and in-line fuse holder from a basic 10-gauge kit can be used to connect the constant power wire to your vehicle's battery. For a secure, permanent connection, the 10-gauge cable must be soldered to this receiver's 16-gauge constant power wire.
Here is what Crutchfiled says about it on their website.
Wiring Note
Wiring Note: While providing high power output, this unit can draw a substantial amount of current. Per Alpine, this receiver's constant power wire must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the battery in your vehicle, and 10-gauge wire must be used to make the connection. This requires a length of 10-gauge power cable, an in-line fuse holder with a 20- to 30-amp fuse and a ring terminal (the ring terminal is used to connect the cable to the battery clamp). Although all the pieces of a basic amplifier wiring kit will not be not needed, if you do not wish to assemble the required items separately, the power wire and in-line fuse holder from a basic 10-gauge kit can be used to connect the constant power wire to your vehicle's battery. For a secure, permanent connection, the 10-gauge cable must be soldered to this receiver's 16-gauge constant power wire.
The only possible benefit of using a 10 gauge wire would be to lower the resistance in the wire over an extremely long distance- like 100 feet. Last time I check my car was not that long.
This whole 10 gauge power wire has two purposes: a) it misleads people into believing that their radio is that much more powerful than it really (and anyone that thinks that their DIN CD player can produce 240 watts of RMS power is confused); and b) it allows retailers to sell us a bunch of overpriced wire that we don't need, thereby enhancing their profits at our expense.
OK, I'm off my soapbox.
Couldn't have said it better myself
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I installed a 9815 in my S about 3 weeks ago, and I decieded to do it the way Alpine recommends. I also thought it was kinda dumb, although I figured they probably know more about the reciever's power requirements than I do. I will go back to the original power wire after I get an external amp for my high's.
Also, I have not had any trouble with any power glitches. [knockingonwood]
Also, I have not had any trouble with any power glitches. [knockingonwood]
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