New stereo tripping circuit breaker
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Topic: New stereo tripping circuit breaker
Posted By: sstichter
Subject: New stereo tripping circuit breaker
Date Posted: August-13-2015 at 11:53pm
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I installed a Kenwood KAC-M1804 400W 4 Channel Compact Class D Marine Amplifier, Kenwood 200 W marine stereo, and 4 3.5" Pyle 200W 3-way speakers. This was a kit from RockTheBoat.com. It works fine but after 20-30 minutes, or higher volume the circuit breaker flips. I have it on the accessory which I think is 10A. Any ideas? Advice? |
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Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: August-14-2015 at 1:20am
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Per the electronics manufacturer, what is the amp draw of the system? The 10 amp breaker may be insufficient. Can your accessory breaker be upgraded to a 15A or 20A? JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: CrazyCanuck
Date Posted: August-14-2015 at 2:36am
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The specs on that amp show it consuming 15 amps, not including your deck. You need a better power source. ------------- https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtW3vJrMHLdqBzndt9VX3oOpBuRopGlzKq9Ea7pAO7wnTuoD8E8g |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-14-2015 at 7:12am
I also suggest checking the wire gauge size for the amp capacity. Just like in your house, you don't install a larger breaker or fuse on an existing circuit without making sure the wire can handle the load. Breaker and wire size needs to be checked BEFORE adding a load. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
CrazyCanuck wrote:Posted By: a0128
Date Posted: August-15-2015 at 9:24pm
Amp requires 10GA power wire. The internal fuse on the amp is 15A so it is likely drawing too much power through your 10A breaker at higher volume levels. Suggest you run 10GA wire from the battery to a 20A inline fuse. and then to your amp's yellow wire. Use the remote lead on your Kenwood head unit to turn the amp on / off. |
Posted By: sstichter
Date Posted: August-29-2015 at 8:44pm
| I don't have an auto-bilge anymore. Can I put the amp on that switch and the stereo on the accessory switch? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-29-2015 at 8:51pm
Samantha, You asked for advice and we are trying but it seems you aren't taking the advice. In all due respect, do you have a friend who can help? We'd hate to hear of damage to your electrical. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: a0128
Date Posted: August-30-2015 at 4:11am
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Sam, Help us help you. You should wire your amp directly to the battery using 10GA wire with a minimum 20A inline fuse between the amp and the battery. Also connect the amp's ground directly to the battery (no fuse necessary) also using 10GA wire. You can connect your Kenwood head unit to the accessory breaker (switch) and use the remote power wire on the Kenwood to turn your amp on/off. This way your amp will only turn on when your Kenwood head unit is powered on. Turn off the breaker that powers your head unit and your amp will not receive any power. Please download a manual from the Kenwood web site if you don't already have one. Do not connect the amp to any of your breakers as the amp will draw too much current than the breakers are rated for and the breakers will eventually trip (as you have found out). I would recommend that you keep your auto-bilge, or reconnect it,. as it is a vital component to prevent your boat from sinking! Pleas use Pete's suggestion and find a friend who is familiar with mobile audio systems. He or she can help guide you through this process. ------------- If money can't buy happiness, explain beer and boats. |
Posted By: Sleepyone
Date Posted: August-31-2015 at 11:01am
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WHAT HE SAID !!!! Suggest you run 10GA wire from the battery to a 20A inline fuse. and then to your amp's yellow wire. Use the remote lead on your Kenwood head unit to turn the amp on / off.[/QUOTE] 
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Posted By: sstichter
Date Posted: September-03-2015 at 5:27pm
| Will do! Thanks!! |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: September-03-2015 at 8:50pm
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3.5" speakers? ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: September-04-2015 at 3:46pm
| http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLMR24B-3-5-Inch-Weather-Speaker/dp/B0071I0Q5S" rel="nofollow - http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLMR24B-3-5-Inch-Weather-Speaker/dp/B0071I0Q5S |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: September-04-2015 at 5:55pm
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Just googled that amp, no way it's putting out 400 watts with the dinky pin connector wire harness. ------------- Tim D |