ANOTHER SIMPLE QUESTION THAT I DONT KNOW

Post by **mhyde71** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:54 am

On a distrubution block that accepts (2) 1/0 or (2) 4ga inputs and has 4 outputs Like the Stinger SHDA4 here is the link: http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop ... 1242251238

Do all all four outputs work if only 1 of the inputs are used? Or do I need to have both inputs fed to have all four outputs working???
I'm trying to get a sense of what's going on as I'm sure they exist but where does two separate inputs of 1/0 or 4ga come into play.. Is that with a separate battery in trunk and two inputs would be fed from both of the bat's??? I feel bad about not knowing but just dont..

Pls & Thx Guys !

thedeal7235 · Post by **thedeal7235** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:01 am

not sure on that one- im more familiar with pg zb series; on those u can operate a single amp off one out put-however it usually has 2 fuse holders, so if my amp says fused at 60amp- I put 2 30 amp fuses to it-I would think u could, but dont hold me to it???!!!!

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:18 am

Multiple connection points on the 'input' side are there to allow different wiring configurations. If you have more than one block, you can 'daisy-chain' them together using the input side as a junction block. Any connection on the input side will feed the outputs you connect with a fuse link.

The fuse block you highlighted is a special duty type that gangs 2 poles together so you can have an output rating higher than you might be able a get a high enough fuse for. The mini fuses maximum amp rating is 150 amp. If you have a need for something bigger, that block allows 2 to be combined totaling 300 amps.

Hope that answers your question about why there are multiple 'inputs' on a distribution block. But the dist. blk. you highlighted may not be what you are looking for unless you have a need for a fuse link higher than 150 amps.

Post by **mhyde71** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:28 am

Hey thanks for for rersponse(s) thus far.. Basically all I'm wondering is before I purchase is If i only have one input from underhood the battery to distro, would i be able to use all four (only need three actually) but would I only be limited to two of the out puts???

So in essence one input and all four outs are good to go???

I'd ask them but left 3 messages, and sent emailZZZZZZZZZ (meaning more than just one) and no reponse. So i thought i'd ask here..

Pls Thx

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:32 am

gkitching wrote:Multiple connection points on the 'input' side are there to allow different wiring configurations. If you have more than one block, you can 'daisy-chain' them together using the input side as a junction block. Any connection on the input side will feed the outputs you connect with a fuse link.

Post by **mhyde71** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:36 am

So that's yes, right .. just concerned as A friend of mine says "oh yeah I had the same thing and I had to hook two inputs to allow for all four outputs to be hot (with fuse-link)... Guess that's not the case... Thanks Bub!

M

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:43 am

Not sure what your friend was using but that's not typically the case. Just remember currant flows in all directions. If there is power connected to any single input on a block, currant will flow to anything else connected to it. Including screwdrivers left to lay across it, etc.

Post by **mhyde71** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:01 am

Those damn screwdrivers..

Hey great and I thank you.. I will let HIFI-Sound Connection know that you should get the commission of the sale as you were the one willing to assist versus their sales people... i'd be expecting a check from them real soon, .... NOT! sure they could care less, and If i could get else where I would... Sure I can but i'm kind of stuck now as i bought it off ebay and when i go to try to add/remove items from cart, it wont let me remove the one from eBay, so oh well>.. I will be sure to express my disapointment as to them not returning emailzzzzzzzzz and Phone Msgssssss. Makes no sense to me.. going on a wek and no repsonse.. but I bet if i place order, add to cart, and pay, the stuff will be here in 3 days. Probably a one-man-band there or something.. and just real busy... Dunno, oh well I thank you very much..
Guess that's what these forums of this nature are for... answer and bounce arounbd questions and such - Nice! -M