What can I use for remote wire?

you can use speaker wire for that. Just run the remote wire off your other amp. any copper wire will work it doesnt matter how old or new it is. just find some old copper wire and use it.

In this manner, what gauge wire should I use for remote wire?

18 gauge power wires are generally used as remote lead turn-on wire for all amplifiers. It is often referred to as car audio primary wire/cable.

Likewise, does remote wire size matter? no. it does not matter what size.

In this way, do I need a remote wire for my amp?

If the head unit has an antenna drive or amp remote but the amp doesn't, then use the remote signal to operate a 12v coil relay and use the relay contacts to switch the amp on and off. If neither unit has a remote line then you can still use a relay to control power to the amp, but you may need to be a little sneaky.

Can I connect remote wire to battery?

No, run the remote wire to the remote out on the back of the headunit. You can then install a switch on the remote wire to turn it on or off, but if you run it directly to the battery you will have problems because the amps will always be on, and you will kill your battery.

Where does the remote wire go on a amp?

The turn-on wire (also called the remote wire) is located behind the stereo. On aftermarket stereos, it's usually a blue and white wire. The remote wire will "tell" your amplifier to turn on whenever the stereo is powered up (usually, whenever the vehicle is turned on).

What color is the remote wire?

Wiring Harness Color Standards

Wire Color	Wire Function
Red	Switch / Accessory
Black	Ground
Blue	Antenna Remote
Blue with White Stripe	Amplifier Remote Turn-on

Where does the yellow wire go on a car stereo?

The red wire is for the 12 volt ignition, which can be attached to the stereo. The yellow wire is the 12 volt battery wire, which should also be attached to the stereo for power. The final wire, the black wire, is the ground wire. This wire, once attached to the stereo, will help ground it.

Can I use speaker wire for remote turn on?

You can use speaker wire if you want for a remote wire, but I just bought some 18gauge 50 feet blue wire from pep boys for a couple of bucks and it looks better then speaker wire, but just a tip.

How do you wire an ignition switch to a stereo?

Either connect the Red stereo wire to the Yellow wire in the radio harness. OR run the Red stereo lead to the fusebox and plug it in on ACC terminal. Leave the Yellow Stereo lead connected to the Battery source, either the Orange lighter wire or run the lead to the BATT terminal at the fusebox.

Do RCA cables go to input or output?

It will usually be labelled as an input or an output. An output is for sending the audio from this device to another. An input is for receiving the audio from somewhere else. The RCA connectors are usually colored white for the left channel and red for the right channel.

How many watts can 8 gauge wire handle?

What Gauge Wire Do I Need For My Amp?

Wire Gauge Size	Total Amplifier RMS Wattage
4 AWG	400-1000 Watts
6 AWG	600-800 Watts
8 AWG	200-400 Watts
10 AWG	100-200 Watts

Is 18 gauge wire OK for speakers?

The manual states that up to 20 ft an 18 gauge wire is fine with 16 and 14 gauge for longer runs. I would buy the lower gauge and put connectors on the ends for general use and if you are not a critical listener then the 18 gauge is probably just fine.

How many watts can 12 gauge wire handle?

Basic wire sizing guide for US 120 and 240 volts

Gauge	Amps	Watts
#14	12	1440
#12	16	1920
#10	24	2880
#8	32	3840

What gauge wire do I need 12v?

12 Volt Wiring: Wire Gauge to Amps

Amps @ 13.8 Volts	LENGTH OF WIRE American Wire Gauge (AWG)
10–15	14-ga.	12-ga.
15-20	12-ga.	12-ga.
20-35	12-ga.	10-ga.
35-50	10-ga.	8-ga.

How many watts can 4 gauge wire handle?

What Gauge Wire Do I Need To My New Amp?!

Wire Gauge Size	Total Amplifier RMS Wattage
4 AWG	400-1000 Watts
6 AWG	600-800 Watts
8 AWG	200-400 Watts
10 AWG	100-200 Watts

How do I know what gauge wire to use?

Stranded wire gauges should be measured by calculating the equivalent cross sectional copper area. First, measure the bare diameter of a single strand and locate the circular mils value in the row that matches your measurement. Second, multiply the circular mils by the number of strands in the cable.

What gauge wire do I need for 220 volts?

If you're wiring a 220v, 20-amp outlet to run power tools, you can use the same 12-gauge wire you would use for a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit. Remember that the cable must have an extra hot wire. If the appliance draws 30 amps, you need a different type of receptacle, and the cable needs to be 10-gauge.

What gauge wire should I use for a 2000 watt amp?

So, for a 2000 watt amp going by most charts you will need between 4 gauge wire to 00 gauge wire depending on how far you are going. If you are only going 0-4 feet that is when you can get away with the smaller wire, but anything beyond that you will need thicker wire. 2 gauge can be used for 4 feet to 10 feet.

What gauge wire should I use for a 1000 watt amp?

If your amp is capable of 1000 watts RMS then it requires 4 gauge wire.

What is remote wire on AMP?

When the ignition of the vehicle is turned off, the remote turn on wire stops transferring voltage and the amplifier turns off. This wire is typically for power antenna or factory amplifier turn on, do not get this wire confused with the remote turn on wire with the blue/white stripe.

Can you run a remote wire from one amp to another?

is it ok to use my 1 remote wire for both my amps? Yes, you can do this. It will not be a problem. Run the remote turn-on from the head unit (usually the blue wire) to amp1's remote turn-on connection, then run a wire directly from amp1's turn-on connection to amp2's turn-on connection.

Why does my amp turn on without remote wire?

A relatively common problem is installing an amplifier with a factory head unit or other head unit without a remote turn on wire (or a burned out circuit). So the amplifier doesn't stay on 24 hours a day you need a way to turn it on and off remotely. Hence the term "remote turn on wire".

How do I know if my amp remote wire is bad?

Bypass your current remote wire in the car. That will tell you if there's something wrong with the amp or the wire. If it doesn't power the amp, then it is defective. That remote terminal on the amp is not suppose to draw no more than 20ma.

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