To handle that level of current draw you would need at least 10 guage wire, assuming the amp was close to the power source. The longer the run, the more power loss thus the need for heavier wire. Usually the amp is mounted in the trunk while the battery in most vehicles is in the front. Thats a long run of wire and will result in power loss and overheating of the wire if it is too light. I would also strongly reccomend using a fuse or fused link at the power source to protect the circuit in case of a short. I've seen more than a few cars burnt to the ground due to bad stereo installations.
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Ed
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50 gallon FOWLR, 10 gallon sump.
130 gallon reef, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon refugium.
10 gallon quarantine.
60 gallon winter tank for pond fish.
300 gallon pond with waterfall.
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