Question 1

It isn't suitable for vertical lifting....why??

Accepted Answer

I can report a resounding success after buying this winch - I have fitted the winch to a wheelchair car hoist that had a busted 12v electric motor nylon gearing (Very poor design)...Removed the electric motor and actuating arm and fitted the winch in it's place...two bolts to the baseplate and it was all done - the winch lifts an electric wheelchair (88kilo) into the car without any hesitation and with easy effortless winding - the wheelchair is lifted three times faster than the time it took the electric motor - incidentally, the makers of the car hoist had quoted £300 + to renew the stripped nylon gear - I have rescued the hoist with a modest outlay by buying this winch....Fantastic piece of gear...it's saved the day for us. Well Pleased.

Question 2

Could the cable be easily replaced with a washing line? And would it then allow the line to be pulled out, clipped on, and taughtened by the winch? Ta

Accepted Answer

A washing line isn't strong enough and would break but what I would advise is to buy any length that you require of 50 mm nylon webbing which is similar to your car seat belt and has over a ton breaking strain and because its 50mm it will not tangle and is kind to your hands. Then find a hook that you can stitch on to pull whatever you've got.

Question 3

Does it have auto stop, when unwinding would it stop if it was let go? Thanks

Accepted Answer

No it doesn't if you thinking of some sort of dead man lever. It only has a rachet preventing it unwinding when pulling things.

Question 4

Can I reverse the side of the handle on, do you sell with the handle on the other side or will it work OK if i mount the other way up?

Accepted Answer

No it is not possible to reverse the handle and I can't see any other way to mount it to do what you want. Sorry!

ASIN	B003SRL95M
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries included?	No
Best Sellers Rank	40,396 in Business, Industry & Science ( See Top 100 in Business, Industry & Science ) 30 in Manual Winches
Colour	Transparent
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (299)
Date First Available	17 Jun. 2010
Finish	Steel
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown
Included Components	Amtech S1000 Boat Winch
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Weight	3.62 kg
Item model number	S1000
Manufacturer	DK Tools LTD
Material	Metal, Plastic
Measurement System	Metric
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	S1000
Power Source	Manual
Product Dimensions	22 x 16 x 12 cm; 3.62 kg
Size	One Size
Usage	Amateur, Professional

Amtech - Hand Winch, Heavy Duty Boat and Trailer Winch Pulley with 5 Mounting Slots for Easy Installation, Smooth Ratchet-Action and a Sure-Grip, Reliable Locking Mechanism, Maximum 550kg Capacity

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