Grant. Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hi all, Was wondering if any one has any sensible way of connecting winch power leads together? Also, anyone know of a junction box of some description to join multiple leads together? Thanks Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Do you mean a 'removeable' way of connecting power leads together? If so.... Anderson connector As far as a junction box goes, what's wrong with the battery terminals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hi all,Was wondering if any one has any sensible way of connecting winch power leads together? Also, anyone know of a junction box of some description to join multiple leads together? Thanks Grant Something like this?? http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-...ttconn.php#jbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Do you mean a 'removeable' way of connecting power leads together? If so.... Anderson connectorAs far as a junction box goes, what's wrong with the battery terminals? And a not-so-removable-way is to fit a suitable eyelet to each cable end, bolt them together and slather the joint in self-almagamating rubber tape. Up to a point this also works for more than two cables, but it isn't pretty: Bowie69's suggestion is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I susppose, a bit more information as to what you are trying to achieve would be helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 k, the problem is, I am running out of space in the battery box for many different large power leads. I have one pair for the winch, however I want to run more large power leads to each end of the land rover with Anderson power plugs at the ends so I can make a set of jump leads and so I can run accessories on trailers etc etc. So, what I was looking for was a junction box where I could have one lead running off the battery to it, then separating out so I can connect several leads together. They wont all be running at the same time ever, so it wont affect the feed lead. Something like meccano said is perfect, however ideally a few more terminals and a bit more robust and sealed, as it will probably end up under the landy next to a chassis rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 and sealed, as it will probably end up under the landy next to a chassis rail. Self-amalgamating rubber tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Self-amalgamating rubber tape mmm... interesting tape.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I would use bus bars for this sort of job. you can get covers for the +ve side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 I would use bus bars for this sort of job. you can get covers for the +ve side. Where can you buy these bus bars? They are perfect! Thanks again! Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'm pretty sure Durite have them, you'll find nice stainless ones at Chandleries (and the price that comes with anything from a Chandlery) Alternatively, Google has a fairly good idea of where to get them from Google Shopping result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 300A version, from Maplin. Out of stock at the moment, but if you insist on running the winch power leads from somewhere other than the battery terminal this is the sort of rating you should be looking at IMHO. I think you'll struggle a little to get them completely sealed TBH, without a massive increase in cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Do you mean this isn't the way to do it? It's ok, it was wrapped in some pvc tape..... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Pro job! Makes my "radio wired on 2.5mm2 domestic twin and earth" find look amateur! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Do you mean this isn't the way to do it?It's ok, it was wrapped in some pvc tape..... Mark That looks scarily similar to mine at present... Bowie69, I like the look of the box you sent, shame about the cost each!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 300A .... ......this is the sort of rating you should be looking at IMHO. I Agree, considering the loads you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Ok, so for jump starting another land rover or large diesel, would there be a large draw of 300 amps or less? Could I run one dedicated lead for the winch and then run another lead to a bus bar(For running jump leads and other 12volt items) Also would you run the negative leads back to the battery? (only thinking is it necessary as to save cable and mess!) Or is it necessary to run them back because of the current draw from the positive side of the battery? (now confusing myself! ) Anybody got any pictures of their set ups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I use a 'series' engine mount bolted under the Batt Box. All the +ve cables terminate on it and a big dollop of grease over the lot!!! Has lasted 4 years so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spot Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 For cables up to 35mm2 you can buy an insulated junction box called a meter tail block from any electrical wholesalers, these take about 6 cables and have mounting holes ready to bolt them down. Screwfix also sell them, part No 11497-27 £3.57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I've been using one of these for a few years no problems. http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14850/Electr...ZOCFFA?ts=67077 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Self-amalgamating tape is affected by oil - it makes it go all gloopy. I used some last week to affect a temporaryt repair on a radiator hose, which lasted for a few days, but started to leak again. The tape had engine oil dripping on it and it had gone soft - almost like RTV. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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