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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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i have to temporarily remove my sub and amp, so if i diconected the wires from the amp would it be dangerous to keep them laying around
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they sell cover that go on them, its a cap thats either yellow or red and screws right on. and yes its very dangerouse. you can buy these caps a radioshaq or at the dolla store.
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this is what they are
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family
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if i disconnect negative battery terminal can i remove the wire
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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why not just take out all the wires cause it sounds like you want to.
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Disconnect the amp's power wire from the battery. Everything will then be safe to lie around.
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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electrical tape the ends?
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Tap it! I mean Tape it!
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Originally Posted by Neothin
electrical tape the ends?
That's what I was thinking also...
Old Mar 24, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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i believe the screw caps are better and more secure.. depending on how long you want to leave them off an amp.. up to you tho... but if you hear a pop and smell smoke they might be hitting metal... just disconnect the power from the source...
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