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Power interrupt kit necessary?

Discussion in 'Recovery & Gear' started by 2014 Tundra Boy, Apr 27, 2019.

  1. Apr 27, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    I just wanted to pick your guys’ brains on what you think about power interrupt kits. I have a winch but am on the fence about the kit. Your thoughts
     
  2. Apr 28, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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    So... I guess they’re not all that necessary from the lack of response
     
  3. Apr 28, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    What is a power interrupt kit?
     
  4. Apr 28, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    It’s basically a kill switch on/near the battery for after market things like winches, LED lights etc. It also allows the driver to essentially cut the feed to the battery to keep it from always having a live wire, or in the event a winch solenoid overheats for whatever reason and causes a fire. Mostly, everyone I know doesn’t have one.
     
  5. Apr 28, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    I've seen a few dedicated off road rigs have them, but not on a daily driver rig.

    I guess it would be solely up to you if you think you need it. If you think you'll put yourself in a position that may warrant cutting power then do it, but I would imagine those scenarios are quite few and far between.
     
  6. Apr 28, 2019 at 1:47 PM
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    If you're worried about phantom draws and running your battery down, I'd get an automated one that cuts off at a certain voltage, not a manual one. That way you never forget to shut it off.
     

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