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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi  If I was on a tight budget, I would use finolex cable without a fuse block to my amplifier. Many would disagree with me, they are not wrong, I am merely stating, this is what I what do. |
I agree 100% with all of the above, including the fact that I disagree with the part about not using a fuse at the battery origin. Its not something I would do.
If by any chance (it does happen believe you me) there is a short in the circuit, this cable running through under the carpet of your car WILL set fire to your car.
I have seen this happen right in front of me and if I wasn't around the car would have burnt to the ground. I managed to disconnect the battery terminal with flames around the battery, with all the nearby cables having caught fire. The fire was caused due to a loose battery that tilted and touched the hood of the car, the positive terminal came in direct contact with the metal body causing a short circuit. While other fuses blew, this amp cable heated up rapidly and caught fire (and neighboring cables from it). After I put out the fire, I inspected the interior of the car around the firewall and sure as day, the floor carpet after the firewall (in contact with the cable) was burnt a fair bit. Another few minutes and that car was history. And then people wonder why cars nowadays catch fire and people are burnt alive in them.
Remember Safety First! Use a basic fuseblock like this thats available in the market for less than Rs 400~500.
