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Tools Needed for Typical Installation (not supplied)
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Phillips screwdriver (#2 or medium sized)
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Wire cutters
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Wire strippers
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Mounting / Ground connection screws
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Ring connectors (Large enough to accommodate your method
of grounding and power connection)
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Speaker wire – 16 gauge or larger
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Connector crimper tool
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Grommets (sized to work with the power wore you plan to use
in your installation
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Tube of silicon Sealant
Current Supply
The information below is a basic formula you can use to
determine approximate maximum current draw. A 50% amplifier
efficiency rating is used as an average. This formula is only a
guideline. Using wire of a larger gauge improves the current
transfer of your system, so if in doubt, always use larger cables.
Do NOT use smaller gauge wire.
Total 4-Ohm rated RMS output x 5 = Total Input Wattage
Total Input Wattage/Supply Voltage = Current Draw (in Amps)
Example:
Your TD BLUE has 5 channels at 75 watts per channel
RMS into 4-Ohms (75 x 5 = 375W). You would use the formula
below:
375W x 5 = 750W/12.5V = 60 Amps Total Current Draw
The chart on the next page will help you to determine the gauge of
power / ground cables necessary for proper operation of your
Tube Driver.
