Re: Switch to Amp

[TBerk16@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/30/98 4:54:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, lerb@redrose.net
writes:
> 
>  If that is a true 500W amp no way the stock VW wire will hold unless you
>  replace it with 4 gauge. That's the min I would put for 500W
<snip>

TBerk replies:  You do realize I was using a relay and heavy gauge wire to
handle the 500W amp ( 500W / 12V = 41.67 Amps [+ overage], plan accordingly)
and had the switch w/ light on the smaller wires?

TBerk

Quoted Context:
>  >>  I just finished building a box for my Crankenstein 12" sub, and the
>  >>  thump that thing gives out is unbelievable. Currently however, I have
to
>  >>  keep on disconnecting the fuse to my 500w amp because it is always
>  >>  draining. There is no remote for a stereo on the Rocco so I was
thinking
>  >>  of installing a switch to turn of the power to the amp from the comfort
>  >>  of my seat. Any listers done this before? Any suggestions?
>  >>
>  >
>  >Quick brainstorming says-
>  >
>  >1. Rear window defroster switch.
>  >2. Relay.
>  >3. Medium gauge wire from switch to activate relay.
>  >4. Large gauge wire from power to relay to amp.
>  >
>  >The light built into the switch will help to remind you that it is
draining
>  >power. Also- it looks stealthy, which is a good thing.
>  >
>  >Other options include a different relay setup that will drop the power to
>  the
>  >amp when you switch the car off.
>  >
>  >It's late, I'm sleepy. email me for more info.
>  >
>  >TBerk
>  >
>  >--

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