Winch cut off switch!

[gonefishing]

Learned my lesson today. Spooling up my old winch with some new rope and the solenoid stuck. Luckily I had about twenty feet left and had time to get the power disconnected. First time that's happened to me. Will hit Amazon this evening and order a couple of disconnects.

 

[Bebop]

Pretty common unfortunatelly.

You need some good disconnects, like : Blue Sea E-Series 9003E Battery Switch - ON / OFF - Red

 

[gonefishing]

I ordered that exact one. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[Jeffncs]

I used one of these off Amazon. Worked great!

 

[Caver Dave]

What about a single (simple) "arming" switch vs. disconnect?
Thinking that thru, even disarmed, it could still allow the solenoids to stay latched/locked/welded contacts (that's happened on my homebrew FoMoCo relay setup on the trailer)

 

[Bebop]

You'd be correct.

The other remote option is a constant duty high amp solenoid that could kill power to the winch if youdidn't want a big disconnect somewhere.

 

[upnover]

My opinion, Keep it simple. Just put in a disconnect to totally separate the power from the winch. like this.

2x 350 Amp 2/0 Gauge Battery Quick Connector Jumper Cables Connect Disconnect US | eBay

2PC 350A Battery Quick Connect. We will be happy to serve you. We will try our best to reduce the risk of the custom duties. We would try our best to help you solving any problem. Color: Red.

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[fourtrax]

i have used the anderson plugs for years on a 12k winch, right beside the winch (easy to reach if needed). even put a plug on one end of my jumper cables so i don't have to open the hood to use them.

 

[DonYukon]

Ive seen some after math of a runaway winch. and I still havent done this. Ordered one