Solenoid pack or ???

[swankstar]

Been piecing together a WARN XD9000 from parts here and there and came across some solid state looking “contactors” on the internet while looking for cheap solenoids to build the controls out of. Are these contactors for totally different kinds of winches or what? Most of the solenoids are about 40$ each (needing 4) and a contactor can be had for about the same, but only needing 1.

Anyway, thanks!

On edit: these are the things I’m talkinjng about: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0776Q3M4R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qjo-Bb5YD30G9

 

[1911]

A lot of us here (including myself) have used this contactor with good results:

Superwinch Replacement Solenoids 90-14452

As described in this thread: Wiring an 8274 + Albright

Warn also markets a contactor under their part number, as seen in this thread: 8274 contactor part #

Be advised that not all contactors are created equal; there are a lot of different specs on them to consider. For a winch, the important considerations are the amperage draw on startup (can be quite high, 500+ amps on some winches) and the length of time it will sustain the amperage required for the pull, which will be less amperage than the startup. You don't want to go too small on these things - more capacity is better than less. Also, you want one that is designed to break the circuit if it fails.

 

[swankstar]

A lot of us here (including myself) have used this contactor with good results:

Superwinch Replacement Solenoids 90-14452

As described in this thread: Wiring an 8274 + Albright

Warn also markets a contactor under their part number, as seen in this thread: 8274 contactor part #

Be advised that not all contactors are created equal; there are a lot of different specs on them to consider. For a winch, the important considerations are the amperage draw on startup (can be quite high, 500+ amps on some winches) and the length of time it will sustain the amperage required for the pull, which will be less amperage than the startup. You don't want to go too small on these things - more capacity is better than less. Also, you want one that is designed to break the circuit if it fails.

Awesome, this is the info I was unable to find. Thank you very much!