How many amps?

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  1. Mar 1, 2019 #1
    J Rich

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    Need to know many amps the Galaxy 47hp draws. I'm adding a quick disconnect to the power wires. The QD that I ordered has a 50 amp rating. If I remember correctly the Galaxy has 2 10 or 20 amp fuses, so I should be fine. But, I can't get to them very easy. The radio does put out 125 watts, but that's not amps.
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2019 #2
    Ridgeline

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    Put in a 20 amp fuse, it draws 15 amps at peak power, 8 amps dead key if I remember right.
     
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    shogun

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    I have a Connex 4600 with two 2290 transistors. It’s peaking around 135 watts, and my amp clamp shows a max of 17 amps draw.
     
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