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So where did ya'll mount the fuse for your amp?

Old 03-30-2014, 07:30 PM
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I'm wiring up an Alpine to drive a stealth box. And I got to thinking... Where did ya'll mount your in-line fuse for an aftermarket amp? I'd like to put it under the hood, but I don't want wires and crap all over. Trying to avoid a ghetto job... post up your pics!!

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It's supposed to be within 18 inches of the battery, so it needs to be under the hood.
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Originally Posted by DamonZ28
It's supposed to be within 18 inches of the battery, so it needs to be under the hood.
^^correct info^^
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Right...but where'd ya put it? Just lay it behind the battery? Id like to mount it to something....
Just to give it a cleaner look
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Depends on how big it is. I had 4 gauge wire when I was running 1 amp, but I just installed another amp so I have 1/0 gauge. So the fuse holder is much bigger. I don't have a pic of the new install, but here's the previous install. The new one is in the same spot, it's just much bigger.

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I don't have a pic but basically the same place as DamonZ28 except it's a much larger full size ANL fuse holder currently using 4-gauge but by removing adapters opens up to hold 1/0.
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Thanks guys. That's where I was thinking. Did you just drill holes to mount?
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Here, I grabbed a picture today while I was assessing what the extent of the damage the deer did last night.
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Heres one I just put in my Blazer
uses the maxi fuse
not finished with wiring or looms yet so it can tuck under the fuse box when done.
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