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What is the maximum amperage for 4 gauge wire?
85 amps
How many amps can a 4 gauge wire handle? It has a rated ampacity of 85 amps at 75°C. This means that, for average use, the 4 gauge wire can handle up to 85 amps safely.
Will 4 gauge wire work for 2000 watt amp?
500 – 1000 watts RMS = 4 gauge. 1000 – 1500 watts RMS = 2 gauge. 1500 -2000 wats RMS = 0 gauge.
Is 4 gauge wire enough for AMP?
Most subwoofer amps use 100 to 150 amp fuses. Most will not accept a wire diameter larger than 4 gauge. This tells you that they might expect an instantaneous current draw of 100 amps or more but nothing sustained. It will be more than enough.
What is 4 AWG wire used for?
4 AWG THHN-THWN-2 is permitted for new construction or rewiring for 600-volt applications. Applications requiring Type THHN or THWN-2, the conductor is appropriate for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C or not to exceed 75°C in oil or coolants.
Can 4 gauge wire handle 50 amps?
50 amp Aluminum Wire Aluminum wires are ranked in a different way than copper wires are. For a 50 amp aluminum wire, you should use the No. 4 AWG. The smaller sized the number on the wire is, the larger the wire size.
What gauge wire do I need for a 1600 watt amp?
What Gauge Wire Do I Need For My Amp?
| Wire Gauge Size | Total Amplifier RMS Wattage |
|---|---|
| 2 AWG | 1000-1500 Watts |
| 4 AWG | 400-1000 Watts |
| 6 AWG | 600-800 Watts |
| 8 AWG | 200-400 Watts |
How many watts can a 4 gauge wire handle?
What Gauge Wire Do I Need For My Amp?
| Wire Gauge Size | Total Amplifier RMS Wattage |
|---|---|
| 0/1 AWG | 1000+ Watts |
| 2 AWG | 1000-1500 Watts |
| 4 AWG | 400-1000 Watts |
| 6 AWG | 600-800 Watts |
What gauge speaker wire should I use for my amp?
Jamie, For an amplifier, like yours, that will put out up to 75 watts RMS per channel, 18-gauge speaker wire will work just fine.
What size wire do I need for a 100 watt amplifier?
*** Although wire gauge sizes smaller than 10 gauge may be acceptable for the amount of current draw, we recommend using 10 gauge as the smallest wire size for any amplifier of 100 watts or more. The goal is to provide as much current to the amplifier as it could possibly need for optimal performance.
What wire gauge should I use for current draw?
** Current Draw figures are based on RMS Power of the amplifier with a 50\% efficiency rating. *** Although wire gauge sizes smaller than 10 gauge may be acceptable for the amount of current draw, we recommend using 10 gauge as the smallest wire size for any amplifier of 100 watts or more.
How do I calculate the RMS power of an audio system?
Find the total RMS power of the audio system: Add the total RMS values for each amplifier in the system to reach a grand total. If you only have one amplifier, then the value you found in step one is all you need. 3. Multiply that grand total by 2 4.