Thanks for the mention and excellent video demonstration!! Please note to everybody buying these ferrules: they are sold in packs not per-piece. We have had some confusion from some of your followers buying these parts.
Ferrules Direct sorry for any confusion, maybe we should work together to come up with a car audio starter kit or something. We would love to work together to promote something.
OMG....I have never seen a TH-camr be so active with their community and subscribers! You literally listened to us about these...responded...made a video...and put it this fast! Just amazing! Thank you both. And now about the subject...ferrules. Like I've said before, I installed for 4 years (probably still would be but had to leave my job and college when my dad passed) 20 years ago and so wish my shop had these. We sold RF and Soundstream amps with set screws and it would have just made things easier and more tidy.....and more efficient. I can think of 2 cars that had DIY installs that came in. The amp was fried and the carpet burned from having to large of a power wire jammed into the terminal leaving multiple strands laying outside the area charged and ready to damage. Thanks for educating us.
WOW! This is the video I asked for just a month after getting back in to car audio 3 years ago! Look how far 5 Star has came but still as always, giving out tons of free information. This is one of the most important, current, instructional videos for car audio DIY installation. I have no idea how many times I've shared this video with newcomers and install veterans both. These ferrules are equal to the invention of the wheel when it comes to care audio! Thanks again 5 Star!
Very useful video! Thank you 5 Star! I would add that ferrules direct seem very very pricey and Amazon has these ferrules in a much more affordable fashion for the DIY guys that won't be blowing through tons of these every month.
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4 gauge, 1/0 and 2/0 aluminium inputs from toolmaker or ill customz are also a great substitute since they dont get squished and are recyclable. You dont have to make a new connection each time its always an easy in and easy out. Also its designed with a little stopper at the end so your amp bolt will prevent your connections from ever slipping out from the terminal. There's also anodized versions where you'll never short out even with a direct positive and negative touch.
Jeff DaChef the problem with using those Inputs you mentioned is they do not fit inside each Manufacturer Amps ...... these ferrule can be ordered in Multiple O.D diameter and I.D diameter
Very cool, I'm gonna stock up to use some of these for my amp tests. I like to use 8GA to 4GA and 4GA to 1/0GA adapters when possible in order to maximize current flow. Amp tests are much more demanding than regular amp use though.
+BigDWiz I really enjoyed your latest test. The new video graphics are a nice touch. It is sad that they over rated the amps so much. For that price it had a good amount of power. They make their products look bad for no reason.
Just ordered whole kit from Amazon. Omg I never knew about them. I needed them long time ago!!!! Gonna use them at my car audio install and at home, speakers need rewire
Just picked up a Kenwood DNN992 for my 2011 f150 raptor and your videos helped me out so much to install it. Once I get some good tweeters and door speakers, I want to bring it to you guys to tune the system to perfection! Awesome videos!
Thank You for this video Dean, you and Fernando are a wealth of information, and I truly appreciate all of the hard work and time that you put into your videos!!
love the detail in your work how you organise wires with extra clamps and things that makes your set ups nicer then others installations wish you where here in Cali great job
Great video!! Where do you find a ferrule crimper that can do 4 gauge?? Can't seem to locate one and would love to add ferrules for my amp connects rather than just using the screws to the bare wires. Thanks.
can the insulated ferrules wih heat shrink tube fit on the fused distribution blocks? wouldnt there be any fitting problem due to the smaller hole diameter of the fused blocks
BOOM! I went to www.ferrulesdirect.com and what do I see? A bunch of free samples looking back at me Geez. LOL. It's true to all thats not been there yet. You get 5 spots for model numbers. I have no clue how many you get of each though. Once again, thanks 5star for responding to all of us!!!
I'm confused cause went to ferrules direct and some of the numbers are different they don't match ... 0 gage says awg 1 ... the 16 awg say 12 awg ... can u give us a updated list with order number thanks.
After melting my jl audio 1200 W mono block amp power plug I absolutely agree it was due to lack of contact and perhaps a poor choice of ground and perhaps even an absent minded not pushing the plug in properly but crimping them does reduce the deformed shape after and will still go into the hole.
It is possible to use 0 gauge cable on an amplifier (with no compression terminals) that accept up to 4 gauge? Not talking about those furrules, but any tricks I could use to make it work.
Which ones fit a rockford fosgate 1000bd? Bc there small holes and u got 4 gauge trying to fit in the hole plus u have to use a screw driver to tighten?
I looked them up and saw some differences. I looked at each chart and found the correct awg. What you posted is it still right awg? Aw 60012 12 awg - actually black 10 awg Tw 60014 12 awg dual - actually black 10 awg Aw 40012 16 awg - actually gray 12 awg Tw 40012 16 awg dual - actually gray 12 awg Ad 500016 0 awg- actually blue 1 awg
Why not use a crimp tool to properly terminate the cables with ferrules? When you use the amp screw terminal to crimp the ferrule you probably overtighten the screw and simply kill(cut) the wire strands.
Research 10 times - install once... There are so many custom applications out there so I totally understand. It seems every time you think you've applied the best application you always find one (or two) better AFTER you are done. Lol (Been there, done that)
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i guess my question is, does it change the impedance of the wire? well not the wire but at the connection since they are not solid copper. maybe i mean resistance. one of them.
Another great video! Hey Dean I'm New to the Car Audio world and was wondering 🤔....Is it possible to replace the silver plated set screws on my amplifier with some Gold plated ones....? That's not a big deal right, as long the the set screws are the same length and thread pitch? Isn't Gold a better conductor of electricity than silver, thus making the output of the Amp better right....? Thanks!
Hi I noticed that the 18awg wire in this video looks similar to the stuff you use for speakers in your builds, where you use all different colours, green, purple etc. Who makes this wire? Id like to use the same stuff.
They certainly do. More shop installer youtuber vids are just about how big and expensive the install is....they never support the DIYer or an actual installer. 5star does that. We all appreciate these 2 great installers and people.
Kind of a late reply, I'm sure, but I use a crimp tool in my line of work, and they work really well. It allows the ferrule to be reused, and holds it on the wire without the need for heat-shrink, which adds thickness to the wire.
@@richardhernandez4372 Yea, I could put it on the edge of a bench and use a hammer to smash at too, but some ways of going about a task are more logical than others... I spent years working in the wire and wire connection industry and the wrong way of smashing a wire and connector together will be fine 95% -WITHOUT- causing serious damage to property or injury to others... But for the few who experience that 5%, it's often life-changing. I'm not saying the way he did in this video is going to absolutely go wrong, but when it's so easy to do things the right way if you're in an industry, why not? From what I see he is definitely using the wrong size ferrules in his demonstration. You need to use the correct one each gauge of wire has a specific diameter ferrule. Also, the wires need to protrude all the way to the end of the ferrule or even out of it (they can be trimmed with a flush cutter or sheer after its finished). Some would argue that the square wouldn't give you enough contact area, which is true, but they do make square ones as well as "D"shaped crimpers for these. you can get them pretty cheap nowadays so why not just get the right to if you're going to be doing it for a living. Just my thoughts anyway...
Hello Dean I got my Kenwood Amp from you guys today. We forgot RCA cables, no big deal. What kind would you prefer I'm doing my install this weekend. Dean thank you for all your help , im learning alot about Audio now...Thanks Eric from Ohio
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Man I love your channel! You guys have helped me a lot with my newer car installs! Via the smart harnesses! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!! Much appreciated!! One question... where does a fella get on of those badass lighted fosgate signs that's above your tool box?!?! Please and thank you!!
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Aren't compression terminals designed to accept bare wire?It seems there is a better bite with bare wire as well.These ferrules do have a very clean look though.Just wondering out loud here.
Looking at your list of item numbers in the description, what you listed for 12 AWG says its for 10 AWG when comparing it to the list on the website. Is that accurate? You use a 10awg ferrule for 12awg wire?
team louder why the number 10..? not sure if thats accurate...So if u have an amp with 1000w max rating, you divide that number to voltage reading of your cars battery that ur amp is hook on. Say your battery puts out 13.8 volts, you take 1000 divided by 13.8 and you get your fuse rating of 72.4A.. obviously u wont find a fuse with that number but u can look for one closest to it like 80A....or to be even more accurate look for the power rating specs of your amp and use the voltage theyre using to rate your amps wattage on a load .
SAS15G alot of people told me that and even when you get an amp with the kit you get the fuse on hundreds depending thw watts of the amp lol but idk i use 350 amp fuses for my system lol
On www.Ferrulesdirect.com the awg you supplied below seems to be one size smaller on the website. Is this on purpose? Do you order one size smaller than the actual wire size you are working with? So if you need a 0 awg do you order a 1 awg ferrule? aw60012 12 awg tw60014 12 awg dual aw40012 16 awg TW40012 16 awg dual ad10012 18 aug aw100015 8 awg ad250016 4 awg ad500016 0 awg
Please tell me how to put 0 gauge ferrules on knu konceptz 0 gauge. Driving me insane. ☠️ Edit: haven't tried the ferrules with the blue sleeve, are they easier? 2nd edit: you guys rock🤘
Hey guys I'm new to your channel and I have to say you guys do an amazingly clean install and provide fantastic details. I know this is off topic but I figured since we're talking about wires (sort of), what would be your advice for installing some LED light strips in my car? I want them to pulse with the beat so I would install them into the output of my amp. I'm aware of the dangers of this, so I was going to place resistors in the wires. Would this work and be safe? Thanks in advance!
Well I ordered some of these from that website but the 1/0 do not fit my wire. The 4 awg and 8 awg fit great but neither my Stinger HPM 1/0,Rockford Fosgate 1/0 nor Sky High Car Audio wire fits in the 1/0 ferrules so idk what 1/0 wire yall use but no go for me. I'm going to contact ferrulesdirect.com about getting some that fit but I'm sure I'm gonna have to eat the cost of 4 packs of them due to return shipping cost. I didn't order the AD500016 ferrules but ordered the same exact model # in blue and Olive.
Lol did the calculations for a sound system ima put in my truck and i’m sitting at 580 amperes here i come 2 runs of 2/0 yellow top and 250a alternator
+I LOVE NINTENDO at the time did not think it was totally necessary. The amp usually did a good job crimping them. We have since had a change of hart. We have an updated video coming out soon.
that all depends on your definition of 3way. if you do the upper mid/high crossover as a passive, you can do a single mono sub, or get 2 5ch amps, one for L one for R
awesome content, and explanation of the why you use them. I just have a question, other then aesthetic purposes, is it fair to say the current travels better since all the wire is almost crimped together instead of it being squished and fanned out like the bare wire?
One could argue the opposite actually. The bare wire conforms to the inside of the amp terminals better than the stiff ferrule. Even though the ferrule crushes down, it doesn't conform like thousands of tiny wires do. So there's a possibly for less connection surface, thereby less current transfer. Of course, we're talking about 2% difference over a 1" distance. Beyond miniscule. LOL
firebirdude2 if anything with it being miniscule why not use it since it's a lot neater and there's no wires showing at all? no matter what overtime between the vehicle moving and bass playing the insulation will always back down and wire will show making it look awful. I don't know about you but I do not like that look. why not just use a ferrule that gives you a neat clean install whether it's more current or not delivered?
Five Star Car Stereo install ??? I have a 07 avalanche , been thinking speakers under the rear seat you'll gave me some great ideals .. my question is , have you install the center console sub box in and truck or SUV , wondering how it may sound compared to the under rear seats sub box ..
Tonyoneandonly Smith yes we have done both. The under seat is going to be loader. That is unless you are going to build a new console. If you are going custom console, not trying to fit it in the factory console, then that would be loader. You could build a bigger box for a full sized 12.
Why aren't you crimping the ferrules? (You're supposed to do this and crimps will cold weld over time, with contact pressures over a few hundred tons per square inch) Regarding the comment about the temptation to solder wire ends: Never _ever_ solder a wire that's under a screw terminal or in a crimp. The solder will creep over time leading to a bad connection - which will either give you electrical noise (for signal wires) or a fire (for power wires). I saw a multi=million dollar satellite ground station get burned up because installers did this. Cleanup took months.
Thanks for the mention and excellent video demonstration!! Please note to everybody buying these ferrules: they are sold in packs not per-piece. We have had some confusion from some of your followers buying these parts.
Ferrules Direct sorry for any confusion, maybe we should work together to come up with a car audio starter kit or something. We would love to work together to promote something.
Hey i need some ferulz please 🐴
OMG....I have never seen a TH-camr be so active with their community and subscribers!
You literally listened to us about these...responded...made a video...and put it this fast!
Just amazing! Thank you both.
And now about the subject...ferrules. Like I've said before, I installed for 4 years (probably still would be but had to leave my job and college when my dad passed) 20 years ago and so wish my shop had these. We sold RF and Soundstream amps with set screws and it would have just made things easier and more tidy.....and more efficient. I can think of 2 cars that had DIY installs that came in. The amp was fried and the carpet burned from having to large of a power wire jammed into the terminal leaving multiple strands laying outside the area charged and ready to damage.
Thanks for educating us.
Justin Murphy thanks man, it means a lot.
@@FiveStarCarStereoInc You would recommend using wire ferrules and not just bare wire?
WOW!
This is the video I asked for just a month after getting back in to car audio 3 years ago!
Look how far 5 Star has came but still as always, giving out tons of free information. This is one of the most important, current, instructional videos for car audio DIY installation.
I have no idea how many times I've shared this video with newcomers and install veterans both.
These ferrules are equal to the invention of the wheel when it comes to care audio!
Thanks again 5 Star!
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OH MY GOD. I must have spent 2 hours trying to find something like this last weekend when I rewired my system. Totally getting some of these now!
Casey Friday to cool!
Very useful video! Thank you 5 Star! I would add that ferrules direct seem very very pricey and Amazon has these ferrules in a much more affordable fashion for the DIY guys that won't be blowing through tons of these every month.
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You guys do great work. Glad I found this channel.
Sinister thank you
GREAT INFO BUT SERIOUSLY MISSED THE MOST IMPORTANT PART!!! TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR CRIMPING! Could you pretty please make a video on this!
It was me that asked u about the wire ferrule being crimped. Thank u for this AWSOME!!! video.
Augie090 thank you for asking
4 gauge, 1/0 and 2/0 aluminium inputs from toolmaker or ill customz are also a great substitute since they dont get squished and are recyclable. You dont have to make a new connection each time its always an easy in and easy out. Also its designed with a little stopper at the end so your amp bolt will prevent your connections from ever slipping out from the terminal. There's also anodized versions where you'll never short out even with a direct positive and negative touch.
Jeff DaChef toolmaker makes some really nice stuff for sure!
Jeff DaChef the problem with using those Inputs you mentioned is they do not fit inside each Manufacturer Amps ...... these ferrule can be ordered in Multiple O.D diameter and I.D diameter
Very cool, I'm gonna stock up to use some of these for my amp tests. I like to use 8GA to 4GA and 4GA to 1/0GA adapters when possible in order to maximize current flow. Amp tests are much more demanding than regular amp use though.
+BigDWiz I really enjoyed your latest test. The new video graphics are a nice touch. It is sad that they over rated the amps so much. For that price it had a good amount of power. They make their products look bad for no reason.
Big D Wiz in the house! Keep the cheap amp dynos coming!
Just ordered whole kit from Amazon. Omg I never knew about them. I needed them long time ago!!!! Gonna use them at my car audio install and at home, speakers need rewire
Just picked up a Kenwood DNN992 for my 2011 f150 raptor and your videos helped me out so much to install it. Once I get some good tweeters and door speakers, I want to bring it to you guys to tune the system to perfection! Awesome videos!
RaptorCustomEmbroidery sounds good
Just ordered a bunch of these. Redoing all my stuff. Good tip.
Thank You for this video Dean, you and Fernando are a wealth of information, and I truly appreciate all of the hard work and time that you put into your videos!!
love the detail in your work how you organise wires with extra clamps and things that makes your set ups nicer then others installations wish you where here in Cali great job
GAMING , TECH & COLLECTIBLES thank you, man I can't do that Cali traffic. That takes a special kind of driver.
Five Star Car Stereo yeah no kidding that's why I work nights and weekends no one around me just me and my beats
Great video!! Where do you find a ferrule crimper that can do 4 gauge?? Can't seem to locate one and would love to add ferrules for my amp connects rather than just using the screws to the bare wires. Thanks.
Pardon me for being late to this game, but thank you for providing the best explanation video about this subject out on the net. Awesome job!
can the insulated ferrules wih heat shrink tube fit on the fused distribution blocks? wouldnt there be any fitting problem due to the smaller hole diameter of the fused blocks
Big thanks, I know installers who would keep that info to themselves, and call it a trade secret. Again thanks.
Andrew Rieta I know right. Kind of sad.
BOOM!
I went to www.ferrulesdirect.com and what do I see? A bunch of free samples looking back at me
Geez. LOL.
It's true to all thats not been there yet. You get 5 spots for model numbers. I have no clue how many you get of each though.
Once again, thanks 5star for responding to all of us!!!
Justin Murphy that's cool, didn't know they did that.
I bought some ferrules and I wanted to know if I need to crimp the 4 gauge ferrules or just let the amplifier screw take care of it
I have seen these used before but not explained in detail nice video and I'm definitely getting some. Thanks and keep up the great work. ✌️
JustEnufCustoms cool, thank you
I'm confused cause went to ferrules direct and some of the numbers are different they don't match ... 0 gage says awg 1 ... the 16 awg say 12 awg ... can u give us a updated list with order number thanks.
Can i use these on the subwoofer it self to make wiring a dvc sub cleaner? And can i use these on the spring loaded terminal on the box as well?
You should absolutely be using a ferrule crimper on all these ferrules.
The hole is round, the crimper will be square or exagon.
After melting my jl audio 1200 W mono block amp power plug I absolutely agree it was due to lack of contact and perhaps a poor choice of ground and perhaps even an absent minded not pushing the plug in properly but crimping them does reduce the deformed shape after and will still go into the hole.
It is possible to use 0 gauge cable on an amplifier (with no compression terminals) that accept up to 4 gauge? Not talking about those furrules, but any tricks I could use to make it work.
How do you solder, the ferrules on to the wire, or do you just heat shrink the ferrules?
Which ones fit a rockford fosgate 1000bd? Bc there small holes and u got 4 gauge trying to fit in the hole plus u have to use a screw driver to tighten?
I looked them up and saw some differences. I looked at each chart and found the correct awg. What you posted is it still right awg?
Aw 60012 12 awg - actually black 10 awg
Tw 60014 12 awg dual - actually black 10 awg
Aw 40012 16 awg - actually gray 12 awg
Tw 40012 16 awg dual - actually gray 12 awg
Ad 500016 0 awg- actually blue 1 awg
Jacob Sullivan yes these are the ones we order and what we use them for. Their wire size was a little small so we had to go the next size up.
sounds good thanks!
Why not use a crimp tool to properly terminate the cables with ferrules? When you use the amp screw terminal to crimp the ferrule you probably overtighten the screw and simply kill(cut) the wire strands.
What about crimping the ferrules to a square shape. It is interesting that you let them crimp in place. Not seen it before. Really nice video.
I was thinking Square peg round hole, but yes I have been wanting to try the square crimp.
I wish I found these videos before I did my install lol so many good ideas
anfernee Stewart thank you
Research 10 times - install once... There are so many custom applications out there so I totally understand. It seems every time you think you've applied the best application you always find one (or two) better AFTER you are done. Lol (Been there, done that)
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i guess my question is, does it change the impedance of the wire? well not the wire but at the connection since they are not solid copper. maybe i mean resistance. one of them.
Another great video! Hey Dean I'm New to the Car Audio world and was wondering 🤔....Is it possible to replace the silver plated set screws on my amplifier with some Gold plated ones....? That's not a big deal right, as long the the set screws are the same length and thread pitch? Isn't Gold a better conductor of electricity than silver, thus making the output of the Amp better right....? Thanks!
Thank you I was wondering what they were... I found them before this video but this is helpful... Thanks !!!!!
Mike cool
Hi
I noticed that the 18awg wire in this video looks similar to the stuff you use for speakers in your builds, where you use all different colours, green, purple etc.
Who makes this wire? Id like to use the same stuff.
Thanks for the info! Great tip for a cleaner install.
I was going to search on a how to video ...looked in my notification box and wallah 5 Star rocks !!! Thanks 20th like btw 👍
They certainly do. More shop installer youtuber vids are just about how big and expensive the install is....they never support the DIYer or an actual installer. 5star does that. We all appreciate these 2 great installers and people.
KlipnotiK thank you very much.
Hey bro what gauge wire do you use for door and rear speakers for highs on a 4ch amp ? Thanks dude
Why not use a ferrule crimper
bradley thompson I would like to on the smaller wire. Have to get a pair and try them out.
Kind of a late reply, I'm sure, but I use a crimp tool in my line of work, and they work really well. It allows the ferrule to be reused, and holds it on the wire without the need for heat-shrink, which adds thickness to the wire.
It would work but no need because the screw in the amp crimps it itself
Because no need, that's why not.
@@richardhernandez4372
Yea, I could put it on the edge of a bench and use a hammer to smash at too, but some ways of going about a task are more logical than others... I spent years working in the wire and wire connection industry and the wrong way of smashing a wire and connector together will be fine 95% -WITHOUT- causing serious damage to property or injury to others... But for the few who experience that 5%, it's often life-changing. I'm not saying the way he did in this video is going to absolutely go wrong, but when it's so easy to do things the right way if you're in an industry, why not? From what I see he is definitely using the wrong size ferrules in his demonstration. You need to use the correct one each gauge of wire has a specific diameter ferrule. Also, the wires need to protrude all the way to the end of the ferrule or even out of it (they can be trimmed with a flush cutter or sheer after its finished). Some would argue that the square wouldn't give you enough contact area, which is true, but they do make square ones as well as "D"shaped crimpers for these. you can get them pretty cheap nowadays so why not just get the right to if you're going to be doing it for a living. Just my thoughts anyway...
Hello Dean
I got my Kenwood Amp from you guys today. We forgot RCA cables, no big deal. What kind would you prefer I'm doing my install this weekend. Dean thank you for all your help , im learning alot about Audio now...Thanks Eric from Ohio
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Can you use ferrules in a anl fuse holder?
You answered my question and answered my prayers. You are a God Dean. Thanks alot..
Could you use these for speakers with screw terminals and power distribution blocks?
Jacob Matthews yes you can
Thanks for the vid. Those are so cool items.
I purchased the ones that say true gauge will those sizes work
Awesome I'll be busy doing my amp & speaker wires this weekend.
Man I love your channel! You guys have helped me a lot with my newer car installs! Via the smart harnesses! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!! Much appreciated!! One question... where does a fella get on of those badass lighted fosgate signs that's above your tool box?!?! Please and thank you!!
+Randal Dunn thank you. It was a spiff for an order we had to do years ago. You may find one on eBay if your lucky.
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Thank you for this and the part numbers. I was wondering where did you buy that blue tray you store them in?
bondovwvw it is just a bin from Lowes that we taped together for the video.
What size heat shrink per gauge do you use?
Great video do you guys sell the 5 Star heat shrink, great way to have a unique system
Why you dont use ferrule grimping tool??
I'd like to put 6x9 for my door speakers but the factory is 6x8 or 5x7. (07 f150). Is it possible to to do that?
Aldo Lopez not easily, 5x7 are usually 2" or so deep. 6x9 are 3.5 to 4" deep. It is not just the hole size you have to contend with.
After installing the Ferrules couldn't you solder the wire to the housing then it would not crush?
martyjr540 you could but it might be over kill
Do you crimp at all or you just let the heatshrink hold in place and just screw it down in the amp?
Jacob Sullivan yes that is what we do.
Aren't compression terminals designed to accept bare wire?It seems there is a better bite with bare wire as well.These ferrules do have a very clean look though.Just wondering out loud here.
+John Adams with the small stranded wires some times they rip apart, this helps to prevent that.
Looking at your list of item numbers in the description, what you listed for 12 AWG says its for 10 AWG when comparing it to the list on the website. Is that accurate? You use a 10awg ferrule for 12awg wire?
Yes
Thanks!
Fernando que modelo es el tape tesa compre uno y no lo puedo romper con los dedos??
Is there spade shaped ones ?
Question how to calculate what fuse to use on your project and how to use ohws law to find the right fuse
Jughar Singh it app depends on the amplifier if you get a 1000 watt amp you get a 100 fuse you divide the watts of the amp by 10 and you get your fuse
team louder why the number 10..? not sure if thats accurate...So if u have an amp with 1000w max rating, you divide that number to voltage reading of your cars battery that ur amp is hook on. Say your battery puts out 13.8 volts, you take 1000 divided by 13.8 and you get your fuse rating of 72.4A.. obviously u wont find a fuse with that number but u can look for one closest to it like 80A....or to be even more accurate look for the power rating specs of your amp and use the voltage theyre using to rate your amps wattage on a load .
SAS15G alot of people told me that and even when you get an amp with the kit you get the fuse on hundreds depending thw watts of the amp lol but idk i use 350 amp fuses for my system lol
does it help or hurt with conductivity?
That's some SMALL 4 GAUGE! That looks like my Knuknoceptz 8 GAUGE speaker wire I use for my DDX 12s
is it possible to tune amps/check for distortion using a regular multi meter? or only with a dd-1
Brake light Warranty you don't need a DD1 you can also use an oscilloscope. You need to be able to see the sine wave.
Five Star Car Stereo do you have a video on that?
Brake light Warranty we have not done one yet, but check this out
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what about the custom heatshrink. were do you get that from?
chitwnkrz we have it made from a place called Wire Care.
On www.Ferrulesdirect.com
the awg you supplied below seems to be one size smaller on the website. Is this on purpose? Do you order one size smaller than the actual wire size you are working with? So if you need a 0 awg do you order a 1 awg ferrule?
aw60012 12 awg
tw60014 12 awg dual
aw40012 16 awg
TW40012 16 awg dual
ad10012 18 aug
aw100015 8 awg
ad250016 4 awg
ad500016 0 awg
Interesting.Not seen these things before.Thanks.
Please tell me how to put 0 gauge ferrules on knu konceptz 0 gauge. Driving me insane. ☠️
Edit: haven't tried the ferrules with the blue sleeve, are they easier?
2nd edit: you guys rock🤘
Can you use these on subs.dual
what is the 12g ferrule model number i'm be using 18g 0g 4g 12g
What lenght are the pins thanks
Where do we get the adapters from
How to cleanup dash after install
Hey guys I'm new to your channel and I have to say you guys do an amazingly clean install and provide fantastic details. I know this is off topic but I figured since we're talking about wires (sort of), what would be your advice for installing some LED light strips in my car? I want them to pulse with the beat so I would install them into the output of my amp. I'm aware of the dangers of this, so I was going to place resistors in the wires. Would this work and be safe? Thanks in advance!
boomboomugo I believe you can get a controller now that has a mic in it for that. That would be safer
I am really thankful for this information
Well I ordered some of these from that website but the 1/0 do not fit my wire. The 4 awg and 8 awg fit great but neither my Stinger HPM 1/0,Rockford Fosgate 1/0 nor Sky High Car Audio wire fits in the 1/0 ferrules so idk what 1/0 wire yall use but no go for me. I'm going to contact ferrulesdirect.com about getting some that fit but I'm sure I'm gonna have to eat the cost of 4 packs of them due to return shipping cost. I didn't order the AD500016 ferrules but ordered the same exact model # in blue and Olive.
are you guys in clearwater?
Lol did the calculations for a sound system ima put in my truck and i’m sitting at 580 amperes here i come 2 runs of 2/0 yellow top and 250a alternator
Great video! Anyone ever tell you That you sound like Norm from CHEERS?? LOL! keep up the good work!
I wish you guys were in los angeles california!!!!
Solder them on? Do I need to, should I? Your thoughts please
No need to solder, if they are to hard it will strip the screws on the amp. There are crimpers you can get for the smaller wires
Dean do you guys use ferrules inside fuse holders?
Clint L at the moment no.
Five Star Car Stereo thanks Dean. I am going to give it a try today
Awesome work. I love my ferrules.
Clint L sweet
Do you need a crimper for that?
This guy said 16awg on the 12awg and then he shows the real 16awg, did any buddy notice that? Great vid BTW, it was just an obsevation
Nice work. Super helpful. Thank you!
awesome video. I am going to order a bunch of them now.. thanks !!!
Shawn Sartin sweet, enjoy 😊
Why aren't you using a crimp tool to crimp the ferrule?
+I LOVE NINTENDO at the time did not think it was totally necessary. The amp usually did a good job crimping them. We have since had a change of hart. We have an updated video coming out soon.
I love how fast you reply every time I ask a question. Can't wait to see the new video!
Can u heat them to get solder in them?
lolo ent yes we do that on the smaller ones when we put them in Pioneer amps. You just have to be fast or the plastic end fall off.
Very informative thank you
can i use a 5ch amp for a 3way frontstage
Eazy Rida I would not do it. No left and right for the mid bass.
that all depends on your definition of 3way.
if you do the upper mid/high crossover as a passive, you can do a single mono sub, or get 2 5ch amps, one for L one for R
awesome content, and explanation of the why you use them. I just have a question, other then aesthetic purposes, is it fair to say the current travels better since all the wire is almost crimped together instead of it being squished and fanned out like the bare wire?
One could argue the opposite actually. The bare wire conforms to the inside of the amp terminals better than the stiff ferrule. Even though the ferrule crushes down, it doesn't conform like thousands of tiny wires do. So there's a possibly for less connection surface, thereby less current transfer. Of course, we're talking about 2% difference over a 1" distance. Beyond miniscule. LOL
firebirdude2 if anything with it being miniscule why not use it since it's a lot neater and there's no wires showing at all? no matter what overtime between the vehicle moving and bass playing the insulation will always back down and wire will show making it look awful. I don't know about you but I do not like that look. why not just use a ferrule that gives you a neat clean install whether it's more current or not delivered?
GoodStuff,GreatTips😀👍🏿
Awesome , if u want it done right , five star car Stereo will get it right ..
Tonyoneandonly Smith wow thank you, we really appreciate your support!
Five Star Car Stereo install ??? I have a 07 avalanche , been thinking speakers under the rear seat you'll gave me some great ideals .. my question is , have you install the center console sub box in and truck or SUV , wondering how it may sound compared to the under rear seats sub box ..
Tonyoneandonly Smith yes we have done both. The under seat is going to be loader. That is unless you are going to build a new console. If you are going custom console, not trying to fit it in the factory console, then that would be loader. You could build a bigger box for a full sized 12.
what code would you use for 14 gauge ferrule...
I only need like 5 of 8 gauge, 4 gauge, 16 gauge, and 18 gauge.. how to PayPal over for that many, I don't need 500!!!
What heat shrink do you use?
Jacob Sullivan it is a 3-1 we get from Wire Care
what size do you use?
Jacob Sullivan our most common size is 3/4". We use that for 4 and 0 awg
This is a great little vid!
Why aren't you crimping the ferrules? (You're supposed to do this and crimps will cold weld over time, with contact pressures over a few hundred tons per square inch)
Regarding the comment about the temptation to solder wire ends:
Never _ever_ solder a wire that's under a screw terminal or in a crimp. The solder will creep over time leading to a bad connection - which will either give you electrical noise (for signal wires) or a fire (for power wires). I saw a multi=million dollar satellite ground station get burned up because installers did this. Cleanup took months.
So you don't solder it and you don't crimp it right
Great video!
Great vid
Kornnut thank U