Winch-Gage of Power Cable??

[IDGMC]

So what is the min. gauge that I should run to my winch? I've got an old set of jumper cables around would they be a good candidate for power wires?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Probably not unless they are really good jumper cables (and then why cut them up?). I know my 8274 draws 450 amps at full load so I wouldn't mess with small wiring.

 

[IDGMC]

i've heard of using welding leads? I'm have a hard time finding anything heavy enough....where should I look for them?

 

[dontoe]

Any welding supply has the cable. I bought 1 gauge at our two NAPA stores. I wouldn't use less than 1 gauge.........
You can get a $20.00 crimping tool at NAPA as well, make them last and work better that way! Ask for heat shrink for 1 gauge as well to seal them from moisture/corrosion!

 

[IDGMC]

Do you remember what you paid per foot?

 

[dontoe]

Do you remember what you paid per foot?

Sorry, but no.........

 

[ntsqd]

If you've got a marine hardware store local they're a good palce to look as well. If you know exactly what you want can try westmarine.com

 

[ryoken]

Yup, I much prefer tinned marine cable to welding cable, way more durable...

Bigger is better...

 

[FOR MUD]

What do you mean by "tinned marine cable" ?

 

[ryoken]

Tinned copper cable... Far superior corrosion and electrolysis resistence compared to welding cable...