lift cable broke!, and this lift was regularly serviced!!!! |
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lift cable broke!, and this lift was regularly serviced!!!! |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 16 2018, 10:05 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
The cable broke on our outdoor pressure washing lift, two months after a complete inspection of all of our lifts! One never knows, accidents happen. Car fortunately has minimal damage. Will post pictures of the lifting and repair later
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GeorgeRud |
Mar 24 2018, 07:52 AM
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Glad no one was hurt, and thanks for posting. It’s a great reminder that one always has to be aware of safety and thinking of what could happen if something fails. I’ve often though about fabricating some sort of bar to support my scissor lift in case the hydraulics fail. There is a ratcheting safety system on the lift, but it’s a cast piece from China, so I figure another backup would not be a bad idea. I’ve always kept a floor jack under my car when it was raised on jack stands as well.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Mar 24 2018, 09:22 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
We do too George, always a backup. Real stupid that that lift purchased from the bow dealer ship did not have dual stopping pegs, would have been easy to install when the lift was made.
I sold the lift so I would never have to look at it again, along with another lift in anticipation of purchasing new rotary lifts, they call "the Porsche lifts" Men are working on the building today in anticipation of the new roof extension. We will have a pretty great place here when things are completed, and my completed dream of having a Jay Leno like garage in the back to really display some nice hardware! Glad no one was hurt, and thanks for posting. It’s a great reminder that one always has to be aware of safety and thinking of what could happen if something fails. I’ve often though about fabricating some sort of bar to support my scissor lift in case the hydraulics fail. There is a ratcheting safety system on the lift, but it’s a cast piece from China, so I figure another backup would not be a bad idea. I’ve always kept a floor jack under my car when it was raised on jack stands as well. |
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