# Electric Reel setup question **URL:** \ **Category:** Newbie Questions\ **Created:** [March 24, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621 "2020-03-24T13:54:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Propilot787](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/propilot787/32/27997_2.png) [@Propilot787](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Propilot787)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/1 "2020-03-24T13:54:43Z")
I was looking for a reel and came across a good deal on an electric reel. Technically i dont need it electric since im starting up but entertain me here for a minute. What would i need to make it work? A battery? Some wiring? A charger for the battery? It may be more work than what i need right now but just wondering what setup would i need to make it work. Thanks and stay safe out there. ---
**Author:** ![marinegrunt](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/marinegrunt/32/9556_2.png) [@marinegrunt](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/marinegrunt)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/2 "2020-03-24T16:08:34Z")
I would definitely pickup that reel if it’s in good shape and works for what you’re needing it for. All you need to operate it is a 12v power supply. Just get a deep cycle battery. You’ll need the proper gauge wire to wire the reel to the battery and will need to charge the battery every now and then. ---
**Author:** ![Propilot787](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/propilot787/32/27997_2.png) [@Propilot787](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Propilot787)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/3 "2020-03-25T02:26:24Z")
Will do. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Racer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/racer/32/4931_2.png) [@Racer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Racer)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/4 "2020-03-25T05:49:06Z")
Most electric reels you need 6 gauge wire. Also get you one of these - > **[Amazon.com: T Tocas 32V DC Circuit Breaker with Manual Reset Button Switchable...](https://www.amazon.com/T-Tocas-Hi-Amp-circuit-breaker/dp/B0BVFLYJ8D)** > > Buy T Tocas 32V DC Circuit Breaker with Manual Reset Button Switchable 12V 24V 15A T3: Circuit Breaker - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases ---
**Author:** ![Propilot787](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/propilot787/32/27997_2.png) [@Propilot787](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Propilot787)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/5 "2020-03-25T06:22:01Z")
Thank you ---
**Author:** ![MDA1775](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/9fc348/32.png) [@MDA1775](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/MDA1775)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/6 "2020-03-25T15:03:10Z")
Solonoid allows you to drop the wire gauge. I have mine wired to my 8 GPM PW battery. ---
**Author:** ![Racer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/racer/32/4931_2.png) [@Racer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Racer)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/7 "2020-03-26T01:36:40Z")
Me too, just thru the circuit breaker. I just went with what was rec by Titan and guys who’ve been using for years. ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Blue](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/clean_blue/32/8971_2.png) [@Clean\_Blue](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Clean_Blue)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2021, 11:30pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/8 "2021-01-14T23:30:39Z")
I e-mailed Hannay about the wire size for electric reels and he said to use 10 gauge. I checked a chart and because I am running it about 10’ - 12’ the chart says 8 gauge. Everything I see on the forums, FB and Youtube looks like everyone is running 4 and 6. Is there something I’m missing? ---
**Author:** ![wlbkaer3](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/94ad74/32.png) [@wlbkaer3](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/wlbkaer3)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/9 "2021-01-15T01:29:08Z")
I really like this calculator for DC wire gauge - [http://circuitwizard.bluesea.com/](http://circuitwizard.bluesea.com/) For a 40 amp circuit over 10’ of wire, 8ga should do the trick. ---
**Author:** ![DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/displacedtexan/32/29182_2.png) [@DisplacedTexan](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DisplacedTexan)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/10 "2021-01-15T01:45:52Z")
That’s handy. Thanks for posting that. ---
**Author:** ![wlbkaer3](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/94ad74/32.png) [@wlbkaer3](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/wlbkaer3)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/11 "2021-01-15T02:10:07Z")
Oh, you’re welcome. And I can vouch for Blue Sea electrical components. I used a bunch of their stuff (breakers & fuses, bus bars, etc) building a camper van with solar panels, fridge, lights, fans, etc. ---
**Author:** ![DJPWS](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/djpws/32/36461_2.png) [@DJPWS](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DJPWS)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/12 "2021-01-15T11:29:27Z")
I used 10 gauge for all the wiring on my trailer. Lighting, reels, pump, schertz box. It allows plenty of power to go through everything with no problems ---
**Author:** ![mwpws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/mwpws/32/33836_2.png) [@mwpws](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mwpws)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/13 "2021-01-15T13:40:50Z")
Although that’s probably fine I would use the proper gauge wire. If you go from a 10 gauge down to a 16 or something small for an led light you can create a lot of resistance and resistance creates heat. ---
**Author:** ![DJPWS](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/djpws/32/36461_2.png) [@DJPWS](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DJPWS)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2021, 3:03pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/electric-reel-setup-question/24621/14 "2021-01-15T15:03:44Z")
Smallest gauge I have is 12 gauge. So 10 to a 12 isn’t an issue