Need a quick hook up

[Gradywhite3535]

I have recently bought a stereo and ordered it from amazon. Iam in New York and its been very cold. I can't install it for a few weeks, and I want to hook the stereo up to make sure it works. What's the easiest way to make sure it works? Is there anything I could use to hook up the wires with something to the end of the wires temporally to battery just to see if it works?

 

[BrianNJ]

Re: Need a quick hook up

If you have your battery out of your boat, you can use that for power. Or connect into your car. You will need at least two speakers too. The installation instructions should help show the way.

If you are not comfortable with the hook-up, testing and making a mistake may be more risky than waiting.

 

[64osby]

Re: Need a quick hook up

I used a spare auto battery to test mine in the basement. Use some wire scraps to connect the speakers and the battery. I used hose clamps to attach the power wires to the battery. Use wire nuts or wrap the splice in your wires so they don't short out.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Need a quick hook up

I have recently bought a stereo and ordered it from amazon. Iam in New York and its been very cold. I can't install it for a few weeks, and I want to hook the stereo up to make sure it works. What's the easiest way to make sure it works? Is there anything I could use to hook up the wires with something to the end of the wires temporally to battery just to see if it works?

Just wondering .. can you return goods from Amazon ? If it dont work cant you just return it like waly world ?

YD.

 

[Gradywhite3535]

Re: Need a quick hook up

Yes you can return most things from amazon, thanks guys

 

[Gradywhite3535]

Re: Need a quick hook up

What kind of hose clamps? Can you show me a pic please, and of is there anything else that can be use?

 

[minuteman62-64]

Re: Need a quick hook up

I saw your subject line and was going to refer you to Craigslist personals OK, wrong topic. As noted above, temporary hookup to battery. Go to Radio Shack/Fry's/maybe Pep Boys and get a couple of large alligator clips (the size used on battery chargers). Strip back your power supply wires and use the clips to hold the wires against the battery terminals. IMPORTANT: make sure you get the "+" and "-" correct.

 

[Gradywhite3535]

Re: Need a quick hook up

Ok that's a good idea, thanks mate

 

[blouderback]

Re: Need a quick hook up

black tape it all together. No need to buy any fancy clips.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Need a quick hook up

I have a whole bunch of those test clips made up to have when I need to do temporary testing.

Get some of these and make up various sizes to have around.
http://www.harborfreight.com/28-piece-electrical-clip-set-67589.html