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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 05:25 AM
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I am installing a new amp an was wondergin what size power wire I shold use. The amp is 1200 pwak watts and 500rms watts. I have a 4 gague from my old car, but was wondering if I coudl get by with a smaller wire like 6 or 8?
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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The 4 gauge will be fine. If you wanted to buy new wiring get 2 or 0 gauge for better flow and less resistance.
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