New to me Reel

clean2be said:
All you need is a Ford starter solenoid switch. I've been running one for 14yrs on my "Reel Craft" reel with no problems at all. You won't have to worry about "load amps" since the starter solenoid is rated for several hundred amps which an automobile starter draws.

If you don't already have a "Good" spring loaded "Normally off" toggle switch, You will need one. Don't use a cheap toggle switch which you have to manually switch to the off side! And don't use a horn button switch. The reel will draw enough amps which could weld the contacts together on a horn switch. Plus, If the horn switch button sticks, You will have an out of control reel rewinding situation.

Another item to note, If you will be installing the starter solenoid switch to a wood substrate(enclosed trailer wall), You will need to ground the solenoid otherwise, Your spring loaded switch will not activate the stater solenoid.

I have mine mounted to the wall of my "enclosed" so the ground wire is a must!
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Good point. at the parts store get a push button starter switch, not a toggles switch. Also put a circuit breaker in to protect the motor. I run a 10 am fuse for the solenoid. Just depends how you choose to wire it.
 
Joseph, You can run either type of switch. Trust me, I have a lot of experience with this. If you go with the push button it's fine however, You "DO NOT" need the push button. Like I stated earlier, A good "Spring Loaded" normally off toggle switch will do just fine. I've been running mine for 14 years with no problem.

Keep in mind, The only thing the push button or toggle switch does is apply power to the start terminal of the starter solenoid. Low amp requirement.

It's easier to hold down a spring loaded toggle switch while rewinding 300' of hose versus pushing a starter switch button and keeping it pushed in while rewinding 300' of hose...

Mike
 
Michael, can you post pics of the spring loaded toggle switch you are talking about and where to get them? I don't think I have seen one or at least don't remember what they look like.

I have replaced the push botton switch on my Hannay a few times with the "horn button" but it is rated for 60 amps and have got lucky I guess but I would like to try another switch.

Thanks.



clean2be said:
All you need is a Ford starter solenoid switch. I've been running one for 14yrs on my "Reel Craft" reel with no problems at all. You won't have to worry about "load amps" since the starter solenoid is rated for several hundred amps which an automobile starter draws.

If you don't already have a "Good" spring loaded "Normally off" toggle switch, You will need one. Don't use a cheap toggle switch which you have to manually switch to the off side! And don't use a horn button switch. The reel will draw enough amps which could weld the contacts together on a horn switch. Plus, If the horn switch button sticks, You will have an out of control reel rewinding situation.

Another item to note, If you will be installing the starter solenoid switch to a wood substrate(enclosed trailer wall), You will need to ground the solenoid otherwise, Your spring loaded switch will not activate the stater solenoid.

I have mine mounted to the wall of my "enclosed" so the ground wire is a must!
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Hi Chris,

The spring loaded toggle switch is a "Carling" switch part # LR39145. We have a truck stop just up the road and it's where I purchased the switch. Don't know if they still sell the switch since it's been 14 years.

I mounted the switch to the wall of my enclosed at approx. 5'-8" height and simply pull down on the toggle to rewind the hose. I will try to get a picture to you.

Remember, The switch is used to energize the "S" terminal of a starter solenoid.

You should be able to find the switch on the internet. If you have a good truck stop nearby, you'll probably be able to find one there.

For anyone else who reads this, If you haven't checked truck stops, They have top quality switches, trailer lights and my local truck stop also carries the high quality(USA made) rubber stretch cords.

Mike
 
I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong wiring this thing. I thought I set it up the same way the old one was. Before putting the new solenoid in I could get the motor to go by bridging two of the posts, so I thought the motor was good but I can't even get that to work. Also, the switch tested okay with a multimeter. Any thoughts?
 
JBurd said:
I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong wiring this thing. I thought I set it up the same way the old one was. Before putting the new solenoid in I could get the motor to go by bridging two of the posts, so I thought the motor was good but I can't even get that to work. Also, the switch tested okay with a multimeter. Any thoughts?
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Did you get this figured out yet?
 
Try this
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