Winch Battery Connections

[Timber]

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[5-90]

If you can't get a switch for the thing, get a pair of Andersons, and just have your winch on a quick-connect under the hood. Pull the plug when you're not using it.

If you need marine-style battery clamps, I carry them in brass. Makes it easier to change the binding posts if you need to (since any 5/16"-18 bolt will work.)

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[jeepnuts311]

I'm using an Optima Yellow Top battery for starting purposes as well as for supplying power to a winch. The battery installation instuctions note the side terminals are for vehicle starting purposes only. I would assume (since a reason is not given) these battery terminals will not withstand the amperage requirements of some accessories ... in the case a winch. Is this assumption correct?

Also, the winch instructions recommend that power should be disconnected using an interrupt switch when not in use. How many of you have one of these installed.

Thanks ...

Les

is this also true for red tops?

-tim

 

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Sorry about this post guys. I wonder if my 2-1/2 year old did it.

 

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is this also true for red tops?

-tim

I should think so. The case is the same externally (except, of course, for the colour of the top,) but the internals are different.

The limitation of the side posts is due to the construction of the posts themselves, and not to the battery internals, so I'd limit them to secondary distribution only (<80-100A @ 80% duty cycle WRT vehicle operation.) Much more than that, and you risk melting the posts right out of the case.

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[jeepnuts311]

I should think so. The case is the same externally (except, of course, for the colour of the top,) but the internals are different.

The limitation of the side posts is due to the construction of the posts themselves, and not to the battery internals, so I'd limit them to secondary distribution only (<80-100A @ 80% duty cycle WRT vehicle operation.) Much more than that, and you risk melting the posts right out of the case.

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well, i am glad i read this thread, i have a winch coming UPS this week, and i was all ready to hook it up to the side posts since the tops are already claimed, i guess its back to the drawing board.

what, if you know, are the side posts good for? starters only? or are they for hooking up accessories mostly?

-tim

 

[maxjay]

The best info you got is to use the marine setup. I prefer the brass over the lead ones - more durable. Most Interstate battery stores have a back room that contains more connectors, disconnects, cable, and widgets, than you will ever need.

Good Luck.

 

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well, i am glad i read this thread, i have a winch coming UPS this week, and i was all ready to hook it up to the side posts since the tops are already claimed, i guess its back to the drawing board.

what, if you know, are the side posts good for? starters only? or are they for hooking up accessories mostly?

-tim

GM came up with the side post idea to lower hoodlines, and I think they've dropped the idea since.

They can be used for accessory power and secondary distribution, but I don't even think they're useful for that.

Distribution posts can also be used, but only for limited loads as well (I think most are rated for not more than 150A or so, all up - or you can end up melting the base of the thing.)

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[JEONLYEP]

Sorry about this post guys. I wonder if my 2-1/2 year old did it.

It's okay, no one seems to have noticed...

DAryl

 

[5-90]

The best info you got is to use the marine setup. I prefer the brass over the lead ones - more durable. Most Interstate battery stores have a back room that contains more connectors, disconnects, cable, and widgets, than you will ever need.

Good Luck.

So do I - that's why I carry brass battery clamps. See my site - link in sig. I'm going to do some more updates, but the pricing for what's listed is current, and hit me backchannel if you want anything special done...

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