[TowerTalk] Rotor Cabling Query

[W7TMT - Patrick]

This basic concept is used to power anchor windlasses on mid-sized boats. The windlass motors draw 100-200 amps. A dedicated battery is mounted close to the windlass motor and its control solenoid. This allows a small diameter 10/12 (or whatever)  gauge run from the boats charging system to that battery instead of 2/0 cables, or larger, the length of the boat to directly power the windlass. A lot less copper.

73
Patrick, W7TMT

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Wes
Sent: Saturday, April 3, 2021 08:17
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor Cabling Query

My installation is MUCH simpler that those being discussed.  I haven't implemented it, but I would consider a battery with a small solar panel for charging at the tower.

Wes  N7WS