rtbarton Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Could anyone tell me what electrical cable size I need to connect one of these winches, 12volt operation. Either current rating or cross-sectional area will be fine. I'm trying to help a customer and he hasn't a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I would assume 3-400amps continuous. Not sure of the cable size, think mine is #2 whatever that means, 'bout as thick as my thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 35mm2 will be fine welding wire is what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 ah, a more technical answer. Great on here ain't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Go to a welding shop rather than say Vechile wiring products (who are good but not for thsi), Ask the shop to supply earth lead (black) and double shielded lead (orange or yellow), then you have your red / black etc Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I got then to cut off a load then asked the price after getting up from the floor. I said no thanks I'll go eleswhere. they were less than happy having chopped it from the reel I made and offer, they swore and let me have it anyway. I got enough to: make all the leads for Jays winch install a number of leads for Steve G and to rewire my own. I doubt I'll go there again as they may remember the last deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Thanks guys. Sourcing the cable is no problem, and I can sell cheaper than VWP, just wanted to get some man enough for the job. I'll recommend 539/0.30, 40 mm2 rated at 300 Amps. Goes with the 300 Amp jointing boxes I stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwriyadh Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Use the biggest you can get within the bounds of installation and cost. I found a convenient stock of 95sqmm welding cable and have used that ever since. jw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I don't have winch fitted but got 40 mm2 welkding wire to connect for earthing my battery to chasis. Welding wire is nice as it has many tiny strands making it more flexible than regular battery leads; this can be very handy for tight installations. Did a quick search and come across this who are selling 70 mm2 cable chepaer than VWP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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