Winch Power Cables (antichrist requested)

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Jun 22, 2015 | 06:12 AM

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antichrist

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Not knowing which winch it really is, to look at the wiring schematic, I think the wire you're talking about is the ground wire for the solenoids. Is it about a 14 or 12ga?
If so, that's what it's for and it can be grounded to any good ground point in your engine bay.

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Originally Posted by coors

Yeah, the thing is when cable sizing for winches you can't get caught up focusing on FLA. there many other variables to consider. Winches are not rated for continuos use (as antichrist) pointed out above. Duty cycles or 'pulls' should be no more than ~1 minute in during.

True, but wire has resistance regardless of the duty cycle at which you're operating. Too small a wire and your winch isn't going to work to its full potential above a certain amp draw, even if you're only only running it for one minute.

Last edited by antichrist; Jun 22, 2015 at 06:16 AM.