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Winch power cable

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05 Feb 2013 15:41 #60964 by Dan_w
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Guys does anyone know What gauge cable should I use to relocate the solenoid box higher in the engine bay on my winch? I plan to have it right next to the battery so can reuse the 2 existing cables but need a 3rd length. I have some 20mm squ AWG4 cable in the garage from an old sound instal. Would this be up to the job?

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05 Feb 2013 15:43 #60965 by TomDK
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Depends on how big a winch you have.
But in any case, 20 mm2 cable is too small.
You need 35mm2 at least, preferably 50 mm2 if you winch is a 9500 lb or more.

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05 Feb 2013 16:27 #60968 by Dan_w
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Thanks Tom, i had a feeling it would be too small, I will see what I can get hold of and decide where to position it all.

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05 Feb 2013 16:32 #60969 by TomDK
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationI bought som 60 mm2 cable from this shop on ebay :)



But they many different sizes :)

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05 Feb 2013 18:49 #60985 by mudman
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try curd bros on the north farm ind est tn23dg quite cheep auto sparks supler

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05 Feb 2013 20:33 #61014 by adamjimny
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i huse heavy duty jump leads and cut up and put on connectors etc.....works a treat and tested up to 800cca

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05 Feb 2013 20:37 #61018 by Sponnie
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I used 35mm2 as reccomended by Arbil4x4, main uk agents for Warn. Its the same guage they use on their landrover installs for something like a Warn 9.5XP. If you were going great distance then you could consider 50mm2, to account for the voltage drop.

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05 Feb 2013 20:39 #61019 by TomDK
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For extreme use 50mm2 cable would be required for a Warn XP motor as it draws 480 amps a full load.

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05 Feb 2013 22:51 #61051 by Sponnie
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50mm2 is bigger than the standard Warn cables that were supplied with my winch from new. You are correct about the max draw. I have run a length of 50mm2 to the rear in case I relocate the batteries. 35mm2 is fine for short lengths.

If in doubt call Mr Bowyer. I can't see 35mm2 setting my Jimny on fire.

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05 Feb 2013 23:03 - 05 Feb 2013 23:19 #61054 by TomDK
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My TDS 9.5c came with 50 mm2 cables. Warn 8274 comes standard with 50-60 mm2 cables.

I just wonder why the Warn 9.5XP winch only comes with 35mm2 cables. It is way underdimensioned for heavy use and long winch pulls. 35mm2 is only suited for up to around 370 amps.

But you're probably right. Okay for occasional Jimny use :)
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06 Feb 2013 02:17 #61061 by Dan_w
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Thanks guys, I was planning on mounting the control box under the bonnet but to do this it looks like it will cost me more than I expected :unsure: In the mean time I think I will mount it on top of the winch with the standard cable as it will be reasonable protected and move it once I have some spare funds to buy decent cable.

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06 Feb 2013 10:15 #61080 by mudman
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www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servl...yId=255204&langId=-1

or use jump leads as said by adamjimny have you tryed ebay?

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