Is there sum way i can make my own Distribution Block for my car amps i have 4?
Is there sum way i can make my own Distribution Block for my car amps i have 4? wires are Just going every where and i wanna set it up an make it look nice so i wanna sum how make my own Distribution Block for the ground wires an 1 for the power so is there any way?
There are premade ones to buy ,
BUT if you really want to make your own , You’ll need a large block of copper and drill holes into the size of the power wires then drill a hole at 90 degrees to it then tap the hole and get set screws to lock the wires down. the trouble is mounting it Isolated meaning not touching ground , you can drill hole thru it and mount it to the sub box ect
There are premade ones to buy ,
BUT if you really want to make your own , You’ll need a large block of copper and drill holes into the size of the power wires then drill a hole at 90 degrees to it then tap the hole and get set screws to lock the wires down. the trouble is mounting it Isolated meaning not touching ground , you can drill hole thru it and mount it to the sub box ect
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Of course you can make you own distribution block. But by the time you purchased the materials and tools, it’ll cost more than a ready-made product and probably not have comparable utility.
You’ll need a metal block for the main body, preferably brass, or similar metal with good conductivity. Iron and steel do not have very good conductivity. Iron oxidizes quickly anyway, and steel would be difficult to work with unless you have access to a well equipped machine shop. Aluminum and copper are both good conductors and are easy to work with. But aluminum is probably too soft and copper is both soft and expensive. You’ll need to cut the block to shape and drill and tap holes for the wiring. At least 2 drill bits, one sized for the main power wire (minimum 4 gauge and preferably 2 gauge or 1/0 gauge) and another sized for the outputs (8 gauge). While it’s possible to drill with a hand power drill, it’s more accurate to use a drill press. After drilling the input and output holes, you need an appropriate sized tap to thread them for set screws. Then after drilling , tapping, and installing the set screws, you need a rigid insulated base and cover with openings for the wire.
Why not just buy a good distribution block like this one? It costs less than one good high speed drill bit.
http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=PB-1448
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