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Car Audio
Power Distribution
Power Cable Calculator
Ever wonder what gauge of cable you need? This handy chart
gives wire gauge recommendations based on IASCA guidelines
Total System
Amperage
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4 ft.
7 ft.
10 ft.
13 ft.
16 ft.
19 ft.
22 ft.
28 ft.
0-20A
14 ga.
12 ga.
12 ga.
10 ga.
10 ga.
8 ga.
8 ga.
8 ga.
20-35A
12 ga.
10 ga.
8 ga.
8 ga.
6 ga.
6 ga.
6 ga.
4 ga.
35-50A
10 ga.
8 ga.
8 ga.
6 ga.
4 ga.
4 ga.
4 ga.
4 ga.
50-65A
8 ga.
8 ga.
6 ga.
4 ga.
4 ga.
4 ga.
4 ga.
2 ga.
65-85A
6 ga.
6 ga.
4 ga.
4 ga.
2 ga.
2 ga.
2 ga.
0 ga.
85-105A
6 ga.
6 ga.
4 ga.
2 ga.
2 ga.
2 ga.
2 ga.
0 ga.
105-125A
4 ga.
4 ga.
4 ga.
2 ga.
0 ga.
0 ga.
0 ga.
0 ga.
125-150A
2 ga.
2 ga.
2 ga.
0 ga.
0 ga.
0 ga.
0 ga.
0 ga.
Battery/Starter Cable
6 gauge fully annealed
stranded bare copper
cable for automotive
and marine applications. 49 strands of 32
gauge wire. Resistant to oil, grease, weather
and abrasion. 50 volt max. Meets SAE J-
1127. 25 ft. coils available in black or red.
#100-970 (Black)
#100-971 (Red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.40 (1-3)
$13.20 (4-UP)
High Current DC Power Connectors
These breakaway DC power connectors are perfect for
use as a quick disconnect for car audio amplifi ers. Can
also be used for high current DC charging circuits, RV
and marine applications. Rated at 600VDC
High impact polycarbonate housing
Each connector kit includes two contacts and housing
Requires two pieces for operation, sold individually
Silver plated solid copper contacts for superior conductivity and corrosion resistance
High Current Power Cable
Large gauge cable for running
power and ground lines to
high power car amplifi ers.
Flame retardant automotive
grade PVC insulation, available in
2, 4, 8, and 10 ga. Made in the U.S.A.
Please order a minimum of 5 ft.
Red/Black Power Cable
Automotive grade GPT fl ame
retardant PVC insulation. Polarity
identifi ed by red/black insulation.
Made in the U.S.A. Please order a
minimum of 10 ft.
Large Diameter Cable Cutter
Cuts up to 4/0 aluminum and 2/0 copper wire. Carbon
steel construction with extra long handles for maximum
cutting leverage. Jaws of cutter are curved for a quick
and easy cut. Small shearing hole for cutting steel wire
up to 3.0 mm prevents the blade from getting dull or
nicked. Overall length is 9-1/4".
#360-624. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.65 (1-5)
$11.40 (6-UP)
100-160
10 ga.
Red
413 x 36 ga. OFC .38 .28
100-162
10 ga.
Black
413 x 36 ga. OFC
.38
.28
100-178
8 ga.
Red
665 x 36 ga. OFC
.59
.41
100-174
8 ga.
Black
665 x 36 ga. OFC
.59
.41
100-194
4 ga.
Red
1672 x 36 ga. OFC
1.28
.98
100-196
4 ga.
Black
1672 x 36 ga. OFC
1.28
.98
100-180
2 ga.
Red
2641 x 36 ga. OFC
1.98
1.53
100-182
2 ga.
Black
2641 x 36 ga. OFC
1.98
1.53
Price Per Ft.
Part
AWG
Color
Construction
(5-99 Ft.)
(100 Ft. UP)
100-050
18 ga.
Red/Black
1 ft. .19
100-051
18 ga.
Red/Black
1,000 ft.
89.87
100-055
16 ga.
Red/Black
1 ft.
.26
100-056
16 ga.
Red/Black
1,000 ft.
118.97
100-060
14 ga.
Red/Black
1 ft.
.37
100-061
14 ga.
Red/Black
1,000 ft.
189.87
100-065
12 ga.
Red/Black
1 ft.
.45
100-066
12 ga.
Red/Black
1,000 ft.
229.54
Part
AWG
Color
Length
Price
263-110
8 gauge connector kit
50A 6.25 5.33
263-120
4 gauge connector kit
175A
9.80
8.75
263-115
2 gauge connector kit
175A
9.80
8.75
263-112
1/0 gauge connector kit
175A
9.80
8.75
263-111
Replacement 8 gauge contact
1.88
1.55
263-121
Replacement 4 gauge contact
3.90
3.50
263-116
Replacement 2 gauge contact
3.90
3.50
263-113
Replacement 1/0 gauge contact
3.90
3.50
Price
Price
Part
Description
Rating
(1-3)
(4-UP)
The above chart shows wire gauges to be used, if no less than .5 volt drop is accepted.
If aluminum wire or tinned wire is used, the gauges should be of an even larger size to
compensate. Cable gauge size calculation takes into account terminal resistance.
P3 High Current Power Cable
P3 power cable is the optimum choice for your
high-current amplifi er or accessory. Constructed
of 99.99% pure OFC copper, this ultra-fl exible
cable offers a high strand count for optimum
current fl ow and lower resistance over long wire
runs. The chemically resistant, non-gripping transparent jacket is
available in clear, clear red, and clear blue giving you a view of
the tinned copper braid that gives this cable its sleek and unique
appearance. Sold on 25 ft. spools (1/0 ga. also sold per foot.)
StreetWires Ultra Flow Power Cable
The ultimate performance power cable Translucent jacket with silver-colored, tinned copper wire 105 C temperature rating Poly Flex insulation resists battery acid, oil, and gasoline
Ever since StreetWires invented
mobile audio power cable, they
have continued to innovate and
improve upon their industry standard. For unbridled power fl ow
and ultra-low DC resistance, these cables are built from the
purest oxygen-free (OFC), fi ne-stranded copper and the fi nest
electrical-grade insulation. StreetWires power cables feature
highly fl exible Rope-Lay wire construction, which prevents kinking and provides more
installation options. The Poly Flex insulation offers the most secure protection from
heat, chemical reactions, and the harsh under-hood environment. In this world, there
is no purer conduit for power than StreetWires power cable.
100-921
8 ga.
Red
616 x 36 ga.
25'
$9.90
100-922
8 ga.
Blue
616 x 36 ga.
25'
9.90
100-923
8 ga.
Clear
616 x 36 ga.
25'
9.90
100-918
4 ga.
Red
1568 x 36 ga.
25'
22.57
100-919
4 ga.
Blue
1568 x 36 ga.
25'
22.57
100-920
4 ga.
Clear
1568 x 36 ga.
25'
22.57
100-915
1/0 ga.
Red
3969 x 36 ga.
25'
54.80
100-916
1/0 ga.
Blue
3969 x 36 ga.
25'
54.80
100-917
1/0 ga.
Clear
3969 x 36 ga.
25'
54.80
100-912
1/0 ga.
Red
3969 x 36 ga.
1'
2.65
100-913
1/0 ga.
Blue
3969 x 36 ga.
1'
2.65
100-914
1/0 ga.
Clear
3969 x 36 ga.
1'
2.65
Price
Part
AWG
Color
Construction
Length
Each
100-937
UF820R
8
Red
20 ft.
665
$29.99
$15.89
100-936
UF820BL
8
Blue
20 ft.
665
29.99
15.89
100-938
UF807S
8
Clear
7 ft.
665
14.99
7.89
100-934
UF420R
4
Red
20 ft.
1672
49.99
29.89
100-933
UF420BL
4
Blue
20 ft.
1672
49.99
29.89
100-935
UF407S
4
Clear
7 ft.
1672
19.99
11.89
100-931
UF020R
1/0
Red
20 ft.
4256
124.99
69.89
100-930
UF020BL
1/0
Blue
20 ft.
4256
124.99
69.89
100-932
UF007S
1/0
Clear
7 ft.
4256
49.99
25.89
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Price
Part
Mfg.
AWG
Color
Length
Strands
Price
Each
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