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Help me identify this electrical component

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Created by jbarnes85 > 9 months ago, 15 Dec 2022
jbarnes85
VIC, 296 posts
15 Dec 2022 6:50PM
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Hi. I can't work out what this guy is. Big wires are to the battery switch I think (bit of a
mess back here) and the small wires directly to the battery. Could it be some sort of terminal post?

FabulousPhill
VIC, 320 posts
15 Dec 2022 6:57PM
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Could be a terminal post.
However, the big wires with those endings are for engine cranking/starting. The little ones might be to a push button, and here will be a relay to the starter motor.
Otherwise, an exciter circuit to the alternator for the little wires.

garymalmgren
1352 posts
15 Dec 2022 4:36PM
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It looks like a starter motor solenoid/ switch/relay to me.



woko
NSW, 1755 posts
15 Dec 2022 8:03PM
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Same could be used for other big amp draws like an electric windlass

garymalmgren
1352 posts
15 Dec 2022 5:32PM
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For sure, Woko.

Gary

jbarnes85
VIC, 296 posts
15 Dec 2022 11:08PM
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Excellent thanks for that. I'll follow the wires to see if it's for my engine starter or for the windlass. Great thanks.

Craig66
NSW, 2466 posts
16 Dec 2022 1:07PM
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jbarnes85 said..
Excellent thanks for that. I'll follow the wires to see if it's for my engine starter or for the windlass. Great thanks.


Or disconnect a wire and you will soon find out what its for



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