What Is The Maximum Intermittent Amp Rating For The Bulldog Winch 500 Amp Shut-Off Switch

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What is the maximum intermittent amp rating for switch # BDW20248?

asked by: James S

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The Bulldog Winch 500 Amp Shut-Off Switch - Metal Housing # BDW20248 will operate up to and at 500 amps whether it is intermittent use or continuous.

The 500 Amp battery disconnect switch should only be used for powering on and off the main power line on your Bulldog Winch wiring kit to prevent or allow constant power to the quick connect.

expert reply by: David B

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Answer 1

If you are anticipating needing a switch that is rated for 350 amps then we will need to find you a different switch as the Master Power Shut-Off Kit #BDW20079 is only rated for up to 200 amps. For your application I recommend using the 500 Amp…

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For a shut off switch with the Bulldog Winch part #BDW10030 I'd recommend the switch part #BDW20248 which is rated for 500 amps and is very easy to use. This is a cheap insurance policy for your winch wiring so it would be a really great…

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A diode like the part #RM-690 is a great idea but the only issue is that is has a max load of 85 amps. A standard 5,000 lb winch, like the ComeUp DV-5000si #CU645010, will greatly exceed the 85 amp rating of the diode so it would be useless. What you…

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The Demco Battery Disconnect Switch #DM63FR has the following ratings: - 300 Continuous Amps Rate - 500 Cold Cranking Amps I confirmed this with my contact at Demco.

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The Bulldog Winch Master Power Shut-Off Kit #BDW20079 is rated up to 200 amps. And the power wire included with the kit is indeed 2 gauge.

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Answer 6

We do! If you don't already have the disconnect switch then you can use the Demco Battery Disconnect Switch #DM63FR which comes with a lead. Otherwise we have leads like the 13" Deka Cable #DW01485 that can be used to bridge the gap between…

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Answer 7

We have two options for you to consider. We have the Bulldog 500 amp switch part #BDW20248 which would work well or we have the 400 amp switch part #BDW20247 instead which has a removable key on it which would act as a theft deterrent possibly. Both…

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The studs of the Bulldog Winch Shut Off Switch part #BDW20248 are 5/16 inch in diameter.

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Due to how the Bulldog Winch 500 Amp Shut-Off Switch #BDW20248 attaches to the wiring using studs that you could use basically any ring terminal. This is rated for 500 amps though so a very heavy gauge wire was intended to be used so I'd assume a…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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