[TowerTalk] Electric Winches for Crank Up Mast Use Question

[Dennis Vernacchia]

Hi Skip

Thanks for response so quick !

Yes, I know Grainger sells Electric Winches ......but not to the RETAIL
public and I don't have a business license anymore

So - from this page ,
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/guideBrowse.shtml


Does my ham friend need a Planetary, Spur or Worm type winch unit

which type have the best holding system ( Brake or Clutch ) when the tower
is extended ????

How much weight above the actual weight hat is being lifted should the winch
be rated for ?
( Ie - if he is lifting 250 LBs  of dead weight in a 25 mPH breeze which
also taxes the system
does he need a 1000 lB, 1500 lB etc for reliable lifeling service of winch
to keep any strain of of
it and the brake or clutch system that holds it in place ? )

Are there any advantages to going with 110VAC or 12 VDC system when both
types of voltage are
always available at the tower site ?


Garry who ? ( Just Kidding )


On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:06 AM, <KJ6Y at aol.com> wrote:

>  Hi Dennis,
> Check out the ones at Grainger. I've been using them for years and that's
> what Wilson and Hygain used in the 80's.
> Hear from Gary lately?
> Skip, KJ6Y
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