Fuse Questions - Subs

[sparg93]

My Amp: Kenwood - XR-1S

My understanding is that it draws 60A max.

I'm running a fused distribution block that splits 1/0g into x2 4g wires and then to the amp - which fuse should I go with for the distribution block (amp rating)?

This is the distribution block so I will purchase two fuses:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17487_StreetWires-FBXS024.html

My alternator runs at 130amps, is 150A fuse appropriate for the 1/0g running into the distribution block? Is 150A good for the Big 3?

Thanks!

Any other fuses that I should need?

I'm running a simple setup of x1 Amp to x2 10" subs.

Thanks!

 

[fyremanpat]

you should be good with that

 

[sparg93]

I purchased 80A fuses for the distribution block..is this correct, or should I have gone with 60A?

 

[blueflamed03]

60's would be fine, but you already have the 80s

 

[sparg93]

I'm not really strong in electrical, so please bear with these questions.

What are some of the reasons a fuse would pop?

Why is it better to go with a fuse that is rated just slightly higher then what the alternator produces? Would it better to go with a 200A in case the alt spikes? (is it even possible for the alt to spike)

 

[tsarms]

yes wires can short out and the fuses are there to protect. They are cheap insureance

 

[raptorforme93]

If you ground out a live power wire or something like that then the fuse will pop so that the wire will then no longer be live. Great for preventing fires. haha

 

[sparg93]

Are the fuse sizes i chose correct?

 

[fyremanpat]

Yea 80's will work fine. If your alt jumps to 200 amps youve got a lot more to worry about then replacing fuses.haha...

 

[grnrpr68]

you should be fine