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Knukonceptz 1/0

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by UT_Runner, Dec 6, 2020.

  1. Dec 6, 2020 at 11:14 AM
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    UT_Runner

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    First off is this wire any good? Price and details seem ok but I have no experience with it. Second would this in 1/0 be sufficient to run from the battery to the rear receiver to power my winch?
     
  2. Dec 7, 2020 at 1:52 AM
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    Being they are a audio company I wonder who makes the cable for them.

    Depends on just what Winch and how involved the recoveries you get into .

    If it is a simple pull out of a Snow Bank or the truck is buried in mud to the doors .

    Figure the current draw and see if your cable is heavy enough for the distance involved.
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    The make good cable, for its use. I would not use it for winches.
    It's extremely high strand count which is good for flexibility when routing all over the interior, but its unnecessary for a winch in the engine bay.
    The rubber insulation is very soft. Far too soft to be vibrating against stuff in the engine bay.
    The rubber insulation isn't rated for extended hot environments, and isn't rated for any type of chemical contact. That soft rubber will get even softer when its been near the hot engine for any period of time. And you want to make sure your wire is rated for oil contact so it doesn't have any issues if you accidentally spill something on it.
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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    destin_meeks

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    Also, no. 1/0 would not be enough for a winch at the rear of the truck. If you are using an average (10,000-12,000lb) winch, you need to strongly consider 4/0 cable for power and ground, depending on the max current draw of your winch. Most are in the 400-500A range. That amount if power over a 25ft length needs some seriously beefy wire
     
  5. Dec 7, 2020 at 5:48 PM
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    4/0 really you think so? 375 on the winch and I'm guessing 20' max run.
     

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