I'm looking into a winch project (separate post) ........ if I opted to use a 12V winch ... type that bolt onto a 4x4 for recovery work.
To avoid having a car battery battery hanging around all year for very occasional use .. (cost) .......... is it reasonably practical to use a
220v ac to 12V DC converter. The current would need to be in region of 85A if I opted for 1.3hp / 1kW winch.I'm guessing that will not be a small or cheap unit ............... unless anyone knows better I may have to go with a 12V battery and keep it on trickle charge.