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9500 low mount.Plasma??or cable
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:05 pm
by Turbo Tonka
hi all.Have recently picked up a second hand winch for my hilux.Is a 9500 cant find the brand on it,but it works fine.
My question is does plasma last ok on them as a mate from ARB has told me to watch the heat affecting the rope from the drum.It has cable at the moment in reasonable condition and roller fairlead but to save weight etc i wouldnt mind going rope and a hawse fairlead.
Any help would be appreciated and also what size rope?thanks
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:46 am
by +dj_hansen+
Powering the winch out against the brake (such as lowering yourself down a hill) "can" create heat in the drum, but with newer rope technology that is more resistant to heat its something that should be in the back of your mind, but of no real concern when deciding to go for rope.
10mm or 3/8 is probably the best size to go for even though its rated well above what the original wire cable is.
There are several good threads floating around, do a search for things like "winchline" or "plasma" are do the research for yourself.
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:27 pm
by chpd80
You should be more than fine with any of the new ropes, if you think it might be getting too hot stop and give it a break, Ive seen people drip water from a bottle onto the rope drum to cool it down (no different to winching through cold muddy water I suppose).
I wont ever run steel cable anymore as its usually the missus running the rope out and she HATES steel.
Lots of people run plasma type rope on lowmounts and I have never actually heard of someone melting any, only rumours of it "can" happen.
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 7:25 pm
by Turbo Tonka
thanks for the healp people.Just thought id check first.I dont plan on it being used to often but want to know it will be fine when needed.Seems ill look into it a bit more and get some plasma to save some weight.Thanks
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:06 pm
by GUJohnno
As stated above, It's when your powering out that your winch will generate heat.
It' not something you'll normally do, but if you need to just do it in short bursts as the winch is not really designed for that use.
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:17 am
by phat-customs
Is a 9500 cant find the brand on it,but it works fine.
Still cant find a brand on it man??? Thats odd hey!
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:39 am
by ludacris
I would stick to steel cable as it will last a lot longer than rope. Especially because you are only using it occassionally the weather will weaken it before usage will. Hope this makes sence.
Cris
As for low mounts and rope we are selling a 9500lb winch $895 that has an external brake which makes it perfect for rope.
