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Just bought a HF 12k winch last week... Is anybody using the 150 amp circuit beaker supplied with the winch? I would think that the draw would as be a lot higher than this under load...
I I think of the breaker more in terms of a safety device for a DD in case of an accident w/ front end damage (although I'm hoping the Slee bumper would protect the solenoid & wires). For actual 'wheeling, I think I'll connect the winch to the battery without the breaker.
Up Widowmaker? That's good to hear...I drug my FZJ80 up MetalMasher in Moab and the breaker did not pop...I don't know what it takes to pop it, but my overphat rig drug up a rock face on the sliders and skids had no effect...
Are the HF 9K and the 12K completely different motor, solenoid, etc.? Or are they the same? Idk anybody running the 9K but a ton running the 12K.As I mentioned earlier in this thread, my HF 9000 quit working and required a $150 rebuilt motor. Much to my dissatisfaction, it has quit working again. Same symptoms. I can hear the contactor clicking and I have 12v to the terminals on the motor. Not sure if I will reinvest more money in this winch.