natas

Well-Known Member

• Apr 29, 2015

• #1

I want to mount an on/off switch for my Warn 9000 winch.
I think it draws up to 498 amps.

Any ideas on good switches?

Thanks.

 

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• Apr 29, 2015

• #2

Batt isolator or starter solenoid

 

natas

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• Apr 29, 2015

• #3

fanatic said:

Batt isolator or starter solenoid

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Will I need an isolator rated at 500 amp continuous?

Thanks.

 

Kwakerman

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• Apr 29, 2015

• #4

If that's what the winch is rated at for full load and you anticipate you will be winching at full load then yes.

 

IamRobbie

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• Apr 29, 2015

• #5

Ebay had some good ones when I ordered mine. I think paul d was the man to find them!

 

warrior

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• Apr 30, 2015

• #6

I bought a cheepo one and its bin fine for years

And both front and back get a lot of use

 

Last edited: Apr 30, 2015

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mikeh501

Active Member

• Apr 30, 2015

• #7

I use a marine bluesea one. Works great. I believe its 350a continuous which is plenty.

I struggled to find a 500a continuous switch and the size of wiring required was massive; and bigger than the wire supplied with the winch! Remember that the winch will only be pulling its rated load when its at absolute full chat which wont be for very long. The blue sea one i use is rated for 1000a upto 1 minute.

 

bankz5152

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• Apr 30, 2015

• #8

That is VERY Smart!