Harbor Freight Electric Hoist – How to Extend the Remote Control Cable?
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DaveAndStuff
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As someone else pointed out, I think some of the higher-end hoists do.
On high use units at the plant, we welded up boxes out of 10 ga for the control to nest in, and tied the wire-rope to the box. Let them pull it.
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Thanks for the replies and link for cable suppliers.
So I looked at the OEM remote cable last night... this is what's printed on it...
(UL) E518287 SJTOW 4x1.31mm² (16AWG) VM-1 105°C 300V
So type is SJTOW, 4 connector, and 16 gauge correct? Is the AWG some type of "special" 16 gauge cable or will any 16 gauge work?
Thanks!
So I looked at the OEM remote cable last night... this is what's printed on it...
(UL) E518287 SJTOW 4x1.31mm² (16AWG) VM-1 105°C 300V
So type is SJTOW, 4 connector, and 16 gauge correct? Is the AWG some type of "special" 16 gauge cable or will any 16 gauge work?
Thanks!
SJTOW is junior service (300V), thermoplastic, oil and water resistant cable. AWG is 'american wire gauge' to distinguish from some other gauge system (as far as I know, only americans still use gauges instead of sensibly calling out the actual size.
You can use any service cable that's got 4 x 16 awg conductors. HF is using SJTOW because it's cheaper than SJOW or SJOOW, but thermoplastic jackets tend to be stiff, especially when cold. (the extra O means that the individual conductor's insulation is oil resistant). Buying what you need from wire and cable your way, as suggested above, is probably the easiest way to get what you want. looks like 16/4 sjoow is 90 cents a foot from them.
You can use any service cable that's got 4 x 16 awg conductors. HF is using SJTOW because it's cheaper than SJOW or SJOOW, but thermoplastic jackets tend to be stiff, especially when cold. (the extra O means that the individual conductor's insulation is oil resistant). Buying what you need from wire and cable your way, as suggested above, is probably the easiest way to get what you want. looks like 16/4 sjoow is 90 cents a foot from them.
There is 'hoist pendant cable', which is cable with a wire rope core, and special termination for the hoist end, so the wire rope is secured to something. A quick look suggests no one makes 4 conductor cable, just 3 and 'lots' (starting at 8, going to 32). Four wire control is a little weird - 3 is enough for up and down, and for something like a motorized hoist on a bridge crane, there are a lot more controls, so you need more wires.
Torque&Recoil
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I looked at mine. It is 16 gauge, 4 conductor, SJOOW, made by Carol cable. Works fine - no problems whatsoever.
kerrynzl
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Just use trailer wire/cable, These winch remotes use a very low current on the primary side of the relays.
dave*99
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There are no relays listed in the parts manual for this hoist (it's not a winch). Trailer wire is not rated for line voltage.
wyliesdiesels
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Trailer wire as in DC wire? Yeah no. Not rated for 120v AC
wyliesdiesels
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AWG just means american wire gauge
whateg01
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Thermostat wire is cheaper.Has anybody suggested trailer wiring?
kerrynzl
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While you're quoting **** out of context, go back and read my whole post. I was suggesting trailer wires for a primary circuit of relays.
I have been informed by the post below it, that these HF hoists don't have relays
But keep the drama coming
Metal-Marc
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I'd go with Cat 5 cable. It's cheap nowadays.Has anybody suggested trailer wiring?
@kerrynzl with all due respect, you said low current (AKA amperage) , not low voltage. the fact is that trailer wiring is likely not rated for 120vac at any current draw ... there's no quoting out of context nor is there drama here.
Just saying...
wyliesdiesels
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what did I quote out of context? low current isn't the same as low voltage. I stand by my previous comment
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kerrynzl
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Keep the fucken drama coming [so you can win the internet argument]
wyliesdiesels
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Metal-Marc
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Gonna take a pretty earnest apology to a number of people to get back from this one. I mean… what the hell? Super weird.
My Old Tools
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I did mine with 4 wire 20 amp twist lock plugs. The cord doubles as my 3 phase extension cord.
MAD
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It is very common to use L14-20 Locking connectors for the "Pickle" control on the inverted chain hoists used in entertainment lighting/rigging.
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