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wahl4m · 09-12-2013, 08:51 PM

got a 1982 c-30 car hauler w/a pierce 12 volt winch,previous owner has it wired up direct to the batteries! i need some way to isolate it from a short , got any ideas or pics ? how about a -ord starter relay /will it handle the power of the winch ? thanks mike

D13 · 09-13-2013, 06:45 AM

Solenoid is a good idea, but don't use the $20 version, they are probably not rated for that current and duration. They make solenoids for that type of application, try looking under wrecker or winch components. But the winch should have a build in solenoid, is your real issue the short protection? They make some BIG circuit protectors nowdays, but remember the starting line draw on the winch with a load is going to be big. Find out its inrush and stall current and go with something slow blow.

willett · 09-13-2013, 01:30 PM

just get a big prick night switch. make sure its CONSTANT DUTY! I think I'm running a 200 or a 250 A on my 8500# winch. solenoids are great and all but out here in the wet and rain they have a habit of seizing up if not used enough.

You could also go for the solenoid option, but don't be surprised to be dropping over $100 for what you need

KrazyRay · 09-13-2013, 03:32 PM

Summit makes a heavy duty battery cable shutoff switch. I use them on my dirt track cars.

legendman · 09-13-2013, 03:36 PM

Superwinch solenoid

http://www.awdirect.com/12-volt-sole.../#reviewAnchor

Jeepwm69 · 09-16-2013, 04:38 PM

I bought these....and unhook the cables when I'm not winching. No chance of a short, and takes me about 3 seconds to hook a cable up.

CHEAP too.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Everstart-...ndingMethod=rr

09-12-2013, 08:51 PM	#1
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 921	winch / power cut off switch ?? got a 1982 c-30 car hauler w/a pierce 12 volt winch,previous owner has it wired up direct to the batteries! i need some way to isolate it from a short , got any ideas or pics ? how about a -ord starter relay /will it handle the power of the winch ? thanks mike

09-13-2013, 06:45 AM	#2
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: winch / power cut off switch ?? Solenoid is a good idea, but don't use the $20 version, they are probably not rated for that current and duration. They make solenoids for that type of application, try looking under wrecker or winch components. But the winch should have a build in solenoid, is your real issue the short protection? They make some BIG circuit protectors nowdays, but remember the starting line draw on the winch with a load is going to be big. Find out its inrush and stall current and go with something slow blow. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

09-13-2013, 01:30 PM	#3
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: winch / power cut off switch ?? just get a big prick night switch. make sure its CONSTANT DUTY! I think I'm running a 200 or a 250 A on my 8500# winch. solenoids are great and all but out here in the wet and rain they have a habit of seizing up if not used enough. You could also go for the solenoid option, but don't be surprised to be dropping over $100 for what you need __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

09-13-2013, 03:32 PM	#4
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: winch / power cut off switch ?? Summit makes a heavy duty battery cable shutoff switch. I use them on my dirt track cars.

09-16-2013, 04:38 PM	#6
Jeepwm69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 687	Re: winch / power cut off switch ?? I bought these....and unhook the cables when I'm not winching. No chance of a short, and takes me about 3 seconds to hook a cable up. CHEAP too. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Everstart-...ndingMethod=rr



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