is a distribution block necessary if you want to run 2 amps?? or can you go with out it. If one is required about how much are they??

cheers

a distribution block is necessary, if its... necessary :D u can wire all your stuff to the battery if u like, but they make life so much easier if ure runnign a lot of bits n pieces (like 2 amps).

i grabbed some from DSE for around... $15 each i think (perhaps more?).. thats a 2gague splitting into 4 4gauges.. i think :D

edit: similar to this
http://www1.jaycar.com.au/products_uploaded/productLarge_672.jpg is at jaycar for $15

you dont need one to run 2 amps :)

i got a street wise with my kit, apparently meant to be $60 each but you could prob get a decent one for $25 or so.

Easy to run one wire to the distributor block and then all the amps off the block

ohh distro blocks!!

some of them are pretty yummy!!! In terms of runnning multiple amps, most people prefer to use a distro block, because they don't feel like running 2-3 power cables from the battery, because of space and costs.

You can get blingy blocks with digital readouts and fuses...
http://www.stingerelectronics.com/web/prods/prod_images/shda4.jpg
http://www.stingerelectronics.com/web/prods/prod_images/shda1.jpg

or Ghetto style like mine lol
http://www.stingerelectronics.com/web/prods/prod_images/sdb034.jpg

i got one for my setup but i have'nt really had a good look at it yet ... think it was about 40 bucks or so ... has the led readout on it as well ... for 0guage cable

where did u guys get them from cos i am looking at the strathfield site and the only one i can find is a boss ditro block and its $129. Im in WA any suggestions would be good. cheers

where did u guys get them from cos i am looking at the strathfield site and the only one i can find is a boss ditro block and its $129. Im in WA any suggestions would be good. cheers
i've got two that i don't need and i'm in perth, $15 each
there 4 gauge into 4 x 8 gauge
PM me if your intrested

where did u guys get them from cos i am looking at the strathfield site and the only one i can find is a boss ditro block and its $129. Im in WA any suggestions would be good. cheers

I was going to say we can also mail you Stinger components if need be. :)

I went one of these, dist blocks from Jaycar (http://www1.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=SZ2070&CATID=&keywords=distribution+block&SPECIAL=&form=KEYWORD&ProdCodeOnly=&Keyword1=&Keyword2=&pageNumber=&priceMin=&priceMax=&SUBCATID=) for $24.
Has two fuses to protect your 8awg to the amps.
Its a 4awg to 2 8awg.


As I was told, do your install properly the first time, it'll save headaches and money in the long run, and if you upgrade amps later on your already wired up for it.

Luke

where did u guys get them from cos i am looking at the strathfield site and the only one i can find is a boss ditro block and its $129. Im in WA any suggestions would be good. cheers

phwarr!! lol

My crappy stinger t-block cost me 30 bucks. 0 gauge in 2 gauge out i think...got it from JB, along with about 10m of 4gauge cable. I think jaycar would be a good place for u to go shopping, unless u wanted stinger stuff/

Yeh i got the Stinger Pro as well, 0 gauge in 2x 0 gauge out. Remember bigger is better, Just cos it says 0 gauge doesnt mean you cant fit smaller in there, I have 0 gauge in with 2 x 2 gauge out and 1 x 8 gauge out and 1 x 16 gauge out for crossovers/stacker etc.

Other options include making up a metal bar to distribute the power then attaching fuses/wires to that.

But best to do it right the first time.

peace

Tim

Hey matt86

Here are the pictures of my distro boxes that i have atm, and some one of different sized wire so you can tell what you have.

First two are of the ordanary type of distro boxes, and the second one is one with two fuses in it (does provide added protection in case of a crash, but your fuse at your battery should be fine (this just looks better))

Final picture is of some wire i just had laying around, the big one is 4 gauge and the smaller one is 8 gauge.

I hope this helps you out,

SUBishi

Bah, 'distribution block'.. why that's just greek for 'chunk o metal' ;)

Bah, 'distribution block'.. why that's just greek for 'chunk o metal' ;)
Its not just a 'chunk o metal' its a expensive 'chunk o metal' :D

I've got three of emmm, now i don't need any of them grrrrrr.
Or well its not i'm complaining about my sterio