Cheap four post lift

[2b1ask1]

Anyone looking for one at the moment; doesn't say if it is single or three phase but mostly they are the latter.

https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auct...0430/lot-52adf22f-c438-4541-a535-a99a010c98f1

 

[2b1ask1]

Ok scratch that, auction closed whilst I posted it up!!!

 

[conaero]

Whilst we are on the subject, if one was to buy a three phase unit, how would you get it to work on domestic single phase?

 

[Adhut]

I have always used Transwave inverters for this, you can get them in a range of sizes, the last one I had was a 15 hp rotary and cost me around £1200 (I ran a complete polishing shop off it when we had issues with our 3 Phase supply) but you can pick up a couple of Hp for a lot lot less

 

[Geo]

I use a Transwave inverter to run my three phase lathe from a single phase supply. Have a look on google, there are a few to choose from.

 

[2b1ask1]

You can wire in a phase converter (can’t remember the proper name of them) but single phase in three phase out. Quite juicy though. Clark’s do them (machine mart) but you may need a larger one than they do.

 

[Adhut]

Great minds Geo

 

[Geo]

Great minds Geo

I was just finishing typing as you posted.

 

[lifes2short]

couple of other options would be, change the motor to a single phase one or get three phase supply run to your workshop/garage
3 phase board will also supply 240 volt as well

 

[rockits]

Not sure it is worth the hassle is it....my lift brand new was 2k I think.

 

[lifes2short]

Not sure it is worth the hassle is it....my lift brand new was 2k I think.

2k will get you a fairly good lift, just stay away from all that Chinese sh1t at £1000 fooking death traps

 

[rockits]

I got an extra wide extra high AMGO which is PEAK but Euro name/brand.

 

[lifes2short]

I got an extra wide extra high AMGO which is PEAK but Euro name/brand.

my lift engineer that fitted my Ravaglioli lifts told me some horror stories about the real cheap Chinese ones, arms bending, columns keeling over, don't know how the fook they're allowed in the country

 

[rockits]

my lift engineer that fitted my Ravaglioli lifts told me some horror stories about the real cheap Chinese ones, arms bending, columns keeling over, don't know how the fook they're allowed in the country

I can imagine...seen plenty of videos on web when I was researching. Problem with EC and equivalent ratings....don't mean squat in the real world sometimes. Mine seems very heavy duty which is good as the Maser lives up there most of the time!

 

[Gazcw]

I can imagine...seen plenty of videos on web when I was researching. Problem with EC and equivalent ratings....don't mean squat in the real world sometimes. Mine seems very heavy duty which is good as the Maser lives up there most of the time!

They will print whatever label you want. EC, TUV etc. They asked me once what I wanted printing on the box and instructions for cctv I was procuring 750 or 900 Tvl!

 

[lifes2short]

that sounds about right, problem is cctv don't kill/injure you but a dodgy lift can

 

[philw696]

After spending my whole working life for 8 hours a day I only want to work under a quality made hoist its the same as my tools I use.
When I go to a new workshop I want to see the hoist service and safety stickers.

 

[Spartacus]

If you want car lifts i can probably get Ravaglioli lifts at a good price as i work for a company that supplies them.

 

[lifes2short]

If you want car lifts i can probably get Ravaglioli lifts at a good price as i work for a company that supplies them.

they are superb Italian made lifts and one of the best available, I have a 4 poster and 2 poster fitted and can thoroughly recommend them

 

[philw696]

The Italians can certainly make some Good gear. I have a Beta roll cab and several sets of tools that I keep as my home tool set and rate them highly.