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Posted by abe5.0 (Member # 4784) on :
 
i am installing a amp in my fox and i want to know if the ground wire and the power wire have to be the same gauge or can the ground be a little smaller?
 
Posted by BlackNGold (Member # 655) on :
 
The bigger the ground the better....
 
Posted by Marcus (Member # 2387) on :
 
It doesnt really matter but bigger is always better
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
It actually does matter what size your ground is. It NEEDS to be at LEAST the same size as the power wire. Bigger and SHORTER is the best. Short ground=happy electricity [Wink]
 
Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
yes, electronics 101 - current flows from the ground to the positive, so because of that your ground is more important to have a good solid connection and be as short as possible.
 




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