On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:57:03 -0400, Jim Elbrecht
wrote:
I picked up a winch that I'll be using to pull dirt out of my
basement. So now I need to power it.
It is a one horse motor- 2000lb capacity.
http://www.amazon.com/Superwinch-114.../dp/B0015D4ZH0
I'll be using it to pull a [roughly] 300pound load up a wheeled
incline for 20 feet--- then it will rest for 30 minutes or so-- then
repeat. Probably not more than 3 times. . . then do it again
tomorrow.
So I won't be working the thing real hard. What are some thoughts
on how to power it.
I've thought of a marine battery- and trickle charge overnight. I
have the charger. Would have to buy the battery.
I've thought of a transformer. Have no idea what size or what they
cost.
I've got an old riding mower with a bad transmission. Seems like
overkill, but it has a good 8hp motor on it, and charges the little
battery - so I think I could just run it off that battery when the
motor is running.
Or I could pull the Impala around to the side of the house and tap
into that 12v system.
What sounds like a feasible plan?
Thanks,
Jim
For what you are going to do, a simple hand operated come-along would
make a lot more sense.
Either that, or pull the load directly with the Impala.