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Winch Battery Shutoff

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by wyotaco89, Mar 11, 2025.

  1. Mar 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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    Anyone have any idea why this switch has less amperage for intermittent draw vs continuous draw? (455A intermittent vs 600A continuous) Was looking at installing this to my new OpenRoad 13,500k winch that’s has max draw at 320A at full load. Would it be smart to just invest in the Blue Sea switch?

    Nilite 600amp Continuous On/off switch
    $29 Nilight 600A High Current Battery Switch 12V 24V 48V ON Off Heavy Duty Battery Power Cut Master Switch Disconnect Isolator for Truck Vehicle Trailer RV Marine Boat Yacht
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BD6N87M2
     
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    Just run your leads straight from the battery. There is less of a path of electrical resistance doing so, vs sticking a cutoff switch between the battery and the winch. That’s what I do. Nothing is going to short out unless you crash the front end, and then it’s ’effed anyway.
     
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    I like the idea of a shut off - due to the past presence of little people at my house and garage. Kiddo's love to experiment.......
     
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