Re: Warn HS9500I wiring
 

Thanks, Bill, the explanation makes it all clear now.
L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> I meant the word parallel, instead of series.
> >
> > Hi Randy,
> > http://www.----------.com/temp/warnSolenoidsDiagram.jpg We see the
> > solenoids are not used in parallel as if one would not be enough. They use
> > two each direction. We know what triggers a solenoid is one small twelve
> > volt wire, so from the diagram in and out control switch we see reeling
> > in would power solenoids two and three, making the connects battery
> > positive to motor B through to A and out to C through to ground. Reeling
> > out swaps A and B. The solenoids are like a '56 Ford would use, their
> > the same as commercial trucks. I would say the solenoids are in less
> > danger of melting than the motor, that like the best truck starter would
> > last about thirty seconds, for a winch that would be under full pull,
> > then you have to let it cool.
> > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Randy wrote:
> > >
> > > Why is it necessary to have 4 solenoids to operate the winch? Is this
> > > quantity required in order to complete the wiring or is it something to
> > > do with the amount of heat generated by the solenoids?
> > > When I went to buy a solenoid today, one supplier said there are "long
> > > use" solenoids and "intermittent use" solenoids as used on starting
> > > motors. Is there a big difference in the construction?
> > > How long should I safely be able to operate the winch before
> > > overheating the solenoids?
> > >
> > > L.W.(Bill) ------ III wrote:
> > > > Bingo.
> > > > God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > It'll do that if there is no direct ground connection to the battery and is
> > > > > chassis grounded, but you're connecting directly to the battery, I assume.