[MMichaelJJ]

I’m sure having one wouldn’t hurt, but is it necessary? I’ve done some research and have heard both sides. I came across a pretty informative site and the author seems to think it’s necessary. His reasoning makes sense.

The website
Basic Car Audio Electronics

And a nice little wiring diagram
http://www.bcae1.com/images/swfs/systemdesignassistant2.swf

I’m thinking about not having one because it looks a little cleaner. I’ve seen some pretty amazing installs where a fused block isn’t used. Some good examples of some installs where a fused block isn’t used are by Simplicity In Sound over at DIYMA.

I understand the purpose of the fuse is to protect the wire, not the equipment. I’ll be running 0 gauge and splitting it to two 4 gauge wires. One will be running 1100 RMS and the other around 650. The 4 gauge runs will be pretty short.

Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

 

[MMichaelJJ]

You talking about running a power wire from battery all the way to amps, with no fuses? Can't that catch your truck on fire if something gets into that power wire?

I'm no audio/electrical expert, but I personally fuse everything.

The main 0 AWG power will be fused near the battery. I was curious about the 0 AWG when it gets to the back and splits / reduces down to 4 AW.

 

[MMichaelJJ]

I would use a fused distribution block if your amps are not internally-fused (e.g. the newer JL Audio XD- and HD- series)

The Alpine amps I'll be running are fused and can be replaced without opening the amp.

Plus what else are you going to do, use a ground distribution block for power just to save a few bucks at best?

It wasn't really a money issue. I just thought it looked a little cleaner, as stupid as that sounds. I'll just use a fused block. Even if it's not necessary, more protection is never a bad thing.

Thanks for the responses!

P.S.
Are these as reliable as the ANL fuse holders?

 

[MMichaelJJ]

So what else were you planning on using to split the wire from one 0ga large to 2 4ga wires? ::

Something like this... Install by Simplicity In Sound (DIYMA)