Winch Circuit Breaker Install
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JK Junkie
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What's the FLA on your winch? When you get yours installed, it would be great if you report back after trying it out.
Last edited by Mr.T; 01-22-2016 at 09:56 AM.
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JimWPB (08-02-2024)
#22
JK Junkie
This is my winch (I bought and installed it new about 6 years ago):
I believe this is the parts list for my Winch: http://www.warn.com/truck/Replacemen...srrpl9.5Ti.pdf
#23
JK Junkie
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WARN 67550 - WARN 9.5ti Thermometric Self-Recovery Winch - Quadratec
https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/p...2_hummer.shtml
Nice winch, very similar to mine. The breaker you ordered is the same as mine too. I think the odds of you liking the way it works are good.
#24
JK Junkie
Yep, FLA is Full Load Amps. I think its actually 425 amps for your 9.5Ti. Here's a couple links I dug up:
WARN 67550 - WARN 9.5ti Thermometric Self-Recovery Winch - Quadratec
https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/p...2_hummer.shtml
Nice winch, very similar to mine. The breaker you ordered is the same as mine too. I think the odds of you liking the way it works are good.
WARN 67550 - WARN 9.5ti Thermometric Self-Recovery Winch - Quadratec
https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/p...2_hummer.shtml
Nice winch, very similar to mine. The breaker you ordered is the same as mine too. I think the odds of you liking the way it works are good.
I bought the same breaker on purpose. I'll let you know how it works.
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JK Junkie
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Relatively new to this....... is it a common occurrence for winch motors to get stuck running? I assume if it happens it is likely due to a solenoid failure rather an internal short in the winch motor? I have had a winch on for about a year now and have heard mixed opinions as to whether the increased number of connections and failure points you add with a cutoff switch or breaker is really worth it.
I didn't know you could install something for this cheap though...... may make the decision a little easier.
I didn't know you could install something for this cheap though...... may make the decision a little easier.
#27
JK Junkie
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Relatively new to this....... is it a common occurrence for winch motors to get stuck running? I assume if it happens it is likely due to a solenoid failure rather an internal short in the winch motor? I have had a winch on for about a year now and have heard mixed opinions as to whether the increased number of connections and failure points you add with a cutoff switch or breaker is really worth it.
I didn't know you could install something for this cheap though...... may make the decision a little easier.
I didn't know you could install something for this cheap though...... may make the decision a little easier.
You're right about a solenoid sticking, but it could be as simple as the switch/remote shorting out and energizing a solenoid. An internal short in the motor could draw a lot of amps and perhaps weld the contacts in the solenoid. In this case, a circuit breaker or fuse would interrupt the circuit based on over-current.
As to the risk/reward, a potential nuisance trip is about it for downside risk. And if there was a complete failure, a few minutes with a wrench can re-wire it directly to the battery.
The circuit breaker/switch (see post #1) is marine rated (IP66) and the contacts are capable of interrupting 5000 amps. The terminals are like whats on a on starter motor, not much to go wrong.
Last edited by Mr.T; 01-23-2016 at 06:20 PM.
#28
JK Jedi
I installed a Warn Power Interrupt switch. Here's my install video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOjnGm0MFWo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOjnGm0MFWo
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JK Junkie
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#30
JK Junkie
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If I had a bigger winch (more amperage), or the breaker hadn't worked out, I'd use an AMG or ANL fuse as well.