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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Default Winch battery cables

OK. I have decided to install my solenoid (ENGO 10K) under the hood of my '13 JK. So I started searching for longer cables. I need 3 of them. What is the difference between standard battery cable and welding cable? I think I'm understanding correctly in that you can use either type for this type of project. Called Engo and they said I need 3 gauge wire.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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welding cable is more flexible and has many small strands, usually 30 AWG wires.Click image for larger version

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ID:	467798[ Battery cable on the other hand has fewer but strands but larger solid wires.Click image for larger version

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ID:	467799 Welding cable can be used as battery cables, but battery cables should not be used as welding cables.

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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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Where did you find a place under your hood to mount the solenoid? I have a 2012 and can't find a place to mount mine. Mind showing a pic of how you mounted yours up?
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