Mondo stereo make over, have some questions (battery and wiring)

[CFD3Captain]

I am adding (2) 6v batteries for my (new) stereo bank. Along with that, I am adding an Exile Javelin for my cabins and new sub and keeping one of my 800.4's for the towers. So I am basically re-wiring everything with a new dual switch (no ACR). I thought I had it all figured out then realized I am not sure. My question is ....do I need to have an inline fuse between the com post of the battery switch and the distribution block I am putting in (I was planning on the block being fused as well). I will be running new 1/0 cables with a single 1/0 in 4ga out distribution block. At first I was planning on just using the fused block with mANL fuses to match the fuses of the amps but I keep seeing others using an inline fuse on the 1/0 line from the battery switch to the block. Do i need both fused, or just one or the other. Other than that, I think I have it all figured out. Also, the Javelin has (3) 40a fuses and the 800.4 has (2) 30's, so I would be a total of one 180a fuse on the inline and a 120 and 60 on the distribution block?

With that said, anyone looking to switch to 6v golf cart batteries, Rural King (if you have one near you) sells their branded Exide battery for $79. It's not got quite the advertised spec of the Interstates, but it's damn close and Exide makes a great battery. At that price you can buy two for about $30 more than one Interstate or USbattery.

Thanks for the help. I thought I was going to be able to do this just on research and reading, but not so much.

[jstenger]

No need to fuse the 1/0 inline wire.

[CFD3Captain]

No need to fuse the 1/0 inline wire.

Thanks, guess I didn't need to create a new thread for this. Maybe I will just make this my upgrade thread LOL ;)

[MLA]

Absolutely need to have some form of trunk line circuit protection, unless the fused distro block is within 6" of the battery switch. This main circuit protection prevents that 1/0 trunk line from becoming a hot molten sparking red glowing fire starter when your landlubber brother-in-law tosses the anchor in there and shorts the ground and B+.

[CFD3Captain]

Ok....so a fuse on the "trunk" line going from the battery switch to the block. What size fuse.....the same as total of both amps or a little larger?

[MLA]

The sum of the amp fuses would be the max, but dont exceed the capacity of the cable.

[philwsailz]

^^^^^Yup. What he said^^^^^


Phil
Kicker

[CFD3Captain]

Been busy at work, but things have been starting to arrive. Didn't get much of anything done tonight, but was able to remove the stock battery and box and at least test fit the new ones. I am really happy the new box and batteries fit. Thanks to @NewGuy.
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[blackout_58]

Looking good, I'm almost done with mine also and I didn't use a inline fuse, but I'm also only running a dual battery setup with the ACR and voltage relay. Will try and post some pics and a how to after returning from vacation.

[CFD3Captain]

A little more progress yesterday. It was a great day spent with my Dad building my enclosure. Sometimes as we get older, we forget these father / son moments. Had a few cold ones as well!! Also, think I am going to use black carpet instead of gray. For one, I have black marine carpet already from a past project. Once I test fit it in the boat, I think it looks nice. Plus, if the grays didn't match, it would drive me crazy LOL

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[dusty2221]

Looking good!

[CFD3Captain]

Thanks! I am pretty happy with it thus far. I've never built an enclosure.....heck, I've never owned nor installed a sub in a vehicle before LOL. With that said, it ended up a tad larger than I was shooting for. I was shooting for 1.35 cubic foot and it ended up closer to 1.5. I didn't compensate for the thickness of the wood and the depth ended up being 11.5 instead of the 10 I wanted. Oh well, I am sure I will never no the difference :)

Made some pads for the feet from the hpde kick panel I removed and got some enamel on it! I need to get moving, the nice weather is coming (although there is a frost warning tonight LOL)

[CFD3Captain]

Working on the Amp rack....how critical is it running wires under the board for a cleaner look to keep power/ground wires from being next to RCA and speaker wires. It seems nearly impossible with what I am working with lol

[mmandley]

Looking good man, subs are an addiction.

I got one in my car when I was a teen, had one in every car since, the house and the boat.

[jstenger]

Working on the Amp rack....how critical is it running wires under the board for a cleaner look to keep power/ground wires from being next to RCA and speaker wires. It seems nearly impossible with what I am working with lol
Here is how I ran mine. RCA's and speaker wires go thru holes underneith amps. Power wires on top and around. Amps have 3/4" spacers.

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[CFD3Captain]

Thanks guys. Talked to Mike last night and figured something out. My battery switch has already been installed and wires cut/soldered. Not as clean as yours Joe, but it works and is where the stock was. I'll post a pic or two later, but the amps are mounted and power/ground run :)

[CFD3Captain]

Finally a chance to log on and catch up. Holy Hell, I had 3 pages of new posts lol! Anyhow, things are coming along! All that's left is to fit the sub in, clean up a lot of wires and make it look nice, then some tuning and some lake time :)
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[CFD3Captain]

Not much to see. I did get one pic of the helm area yesterday. I am almost done with the stereo upgrade. Everything is in and sounds pretty good. Still needs tweaked and "tuned" but I haven't had a chance to mess with it too much.

Thanks for all of the advice and encouragement. Thanks MMandley for pushing me to add the 5 channel and sub and not taking the easy way out .

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