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Belliview Wiring

Discussion in 'Winches' started by pfmg, May 29, 2018.

  1. May 29, 2018
    pfmg

    pfmg Member

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    Im looking for a good high amp solenoid i can use to control the old bellieview, not a fan of the knife switch.

    i want to run power through the solenoid and contol the winch with a toggle switch in the cab

    it will still only be powered in
     
  2. May 29, 2018
    sterlclan

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    45es

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    I would recommend you consider not using a toggle switch but rather a momentary switch (ie. push button type). It will be easier to control the winch and less likely to accidently activate the winch. Also add a disconnect in series with the solenoid switch to assure the winch isn't accidently activated. Something like this:

    Battery Master Disconnect Kill Switch Marine Ems Racing Cole Hersee
     
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  4. May 29, 2018
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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  5. May 29, 2018
    pfmg

    pfmg Member

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    i should have been more specific, i didnt mean an off / on toggle, i have one of the momentary ones, like in the older warn controls, i am using
     
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  6. May 29, 2018
    jeeper50

    jeeper50 jeeps 'till I die

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    I am going the same route as you with my Belleview, only I was thinking key switch to power the momentary so I could keep power off when I wasn't around.
     
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    Bowbender

    Bowbender I'm workin' on it!

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    Sierra Bum

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    I just wired my in dash controls. A safety-covered toggle switch powers a push button momentary switch that engages the 200 amp continuous duty solenoid for the bellvue. I'm happy with it so far...but haven't really needed to winch yet. Is a 200 amp relay enough?
     
  9. May 30, 2018
    duffer

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    This is the one I've used with my Belleviews.
    Cole Hersee 24213 Continuous Duty SPST Solenoid
    Also 200 amp continuous but suspect it can withstand twice that for a short period. The one on my 3B has been on there for a couple of decades and has never had any problems.
     
  10. Jun 1, 2018
    jeeper50

    jeeper50 jeeps 'till I die

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    Post a pic of your dash control, sounds I doubt the original switch control was rated for that!
     
  11. Jun 2, 2018
    Sierra Bum

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    Headed out on an overnight hike...will post a pic in the coming days of the controls. Its all aftermarket stuff. Like duffer, I also use the Cole Hersee 200 amp relay (continuous duty solenoid) to engage the winch. And I've run 2/0 welding cable connected directly to a dual battery set-up. The dash switch/switches only engage/turn-on the 200a solenoid, which i'd imagine, to engage, draws 3-5 amps at most. My dash switches are rated to 25 amps.
     
  12. Aug 23, 2018
    wasillashack

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    I'd recommend an Albright contactor.
     
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