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I waffled quite a bit on using a 500amp solenoid or a disconnect switch for the power to the winch. I did not want constant power to the winch and wanted a way to break the connection. I elected to install a disconnect switch so that I do not lose one of my auxiliary switches to power the solenoid and a solenoid would likely be one more thing to fail when it is needed most.
I am still in the mock up stages, but I thought that I would share what I have done so far. I made a template out of cardboard and traced it out onto a 1/4" thick T6061 aluminum plate grabbed from Amazon to mount a Blue Sea Systems disconnect switch also from Amazon.
Enjoy!
Raw Plate:
Finished Plate:
Mock of Plate 1:
Mock of Plate 2:
Switch View 1:
Switch View 2:
Switch View 3:
I am still in the mock up stages, but I thought that I would share what I have done so far. I made a template out of cardboard and traced it out onto a 1/4" thick T6061 aluminum plate grabbed from Amazon to mount a Blue Sea Systems disconnect switch also from Amazon.
Enjoy!
Raw Plate:
Finished Plate:
Mock of Plate 1:
Mock of Plate 2:
Switch View 1:
Switch View 2:
Switch View 3: