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  1. K

    Lift supplys

    Hi guys hoping someone can clarify something for me. Basically I’ve been asked to fit new SWA from a fused isolator to a new rotary isolator in a lift shaft. I don’t know if I can do it based on my quals (18th edition, part P, level 3 test inspect) and that I’m not NICEIC registered yet for...
  2. W

    Lift engineers

    Hi all, Thanks for having me on this forum. I am looking to connect with any lift engineers that might be based in the London area. It's quite an interesting proposal, I am not seeking any electrical advice for myself but am seeking the services of perhaps a self employed lift engineer who has...
  3. J

    freecurve stair lift changed battery but not working

    stair lift was off its charging section at top of stairlift track for some time rarly used. and upon checking batteries were dead. could not move back to charging section. put in two new batteries then with buttons managed to get it up to top of track, however it went s little too far and...
  4. P

    TV Lift Reverse Polarity Motor and Limit Switches perhaps?

    Hi. I want to control a TV Lift from a home automation system. Its hasn't got any standard way of doing this and the person setting the home automation needs to know just a few things to get it working. Ive had an electrician look at the control box and motor, he's figured out that the...
  5. C

    Lift Control Panel Rebuild

    Hi I work for a Manufacturing company based in Cheshire East, in our factory we have a 1940's era 10CWT Lift manufactured by Evans Lifts - which is now used only for goods. Recently we have had some issues with the lift blowing the fuse in the main isolator. Investigation by our lift...
  6. I

    Goods Lift Brake Solenoid Not Operating Correctly

    Hi all, Just looking for some advice, I've been asked to take a look at a brake system on a goods lift. The lift is very old and unreliable with many parts now discontinued. Its a cable and pulley type OTIS lift. The shaft between the motor and gear box has a simple solenoid operated braking...
  7. O

    UK Single or Three Phase Identification (Vehicle Lift Content)

    Good morning all, I’m afraid that I’ve come here looking for some advice with a problem I have with some vehicle lifts that I have been asked to dispose of. I have listed them for sale, but I am not sure how to determine whether they have single, or three phase motors. I am now aware that any...
  8. barninks

    Stuck lift

    Afternoon An old lift has gone down but wont come back up :) Basically there is a lift, made by Evans Lifts Ltd Leicster, probably 1960's era im guessing it is a goods lift and has a sliding lattice door that you have to pull across before it will move from one floor to another. Someone was...
  9. UKMeterman

    A good video about a 1920's lift including the slip ring motor

    The power guys might like View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DlI0yOYHH0
  10. baroncelli

    Help needed assessing a light replacement quote for a lift

    Our building has a lift where one of the lights burned out and our building management got a £479 quote from a lift management company for fitting a led replacement.# I took a look at the light bulb and found it's a CFL Philips Master PL-C 18W/830/4P one, available for £3.80. I bought one...
  11. U

    Buck or boost for car lift

    I'm looking for help on fixing a car lift for a customer. He bought a used lift that calls for 30 amps at 230 volts but his building only has 120/208 voltage. Should he have the motor changed out or should I boost the voltage somehow? And what would I need.
  12. lford250

    Need Help With Scissor Lift

    Hi, I have an older scissor lift that uses four 6 volt rechargeable batteries that are tied together. My scissor lift has an onboard charger that I plug up to 120 volts ac in order to charge the batteries. The scissor lift does not get used a whole lot, but there definitely are various times...
  13. pirate

    Stuck in a lift, again...

    I am bored tonight, so i would love to hear from you all. You are stuck in a lift. The engineers are working on it. You will be there for 2 hours. Who would you choose as your companion for that duration? And why? And...there is no CCTV in there! To narrow the field a bit, you cannot choose...
  14. PhilCumbria

    Fork Lift Charging Point.

    I am currently doing an EICR in a warehouse and one of the circuits is for a Fork Lift Charging point (32A) In Light of the 18th Edition and all circuits being protected by and RCD, should I recommend that the MCB that is feeding that circuit at present be changed to an RCBO ??
  15. pirate

    Stuck in a lift? Who would be your choice of companion?

    OK, I'm at a bit of a loose end today, and so here is a new thread for you all to chip in with your suggestions... I imagine the lift is stuck between floors, and it will be at least an hour before you are "rescued". You may choose companions for (almost) any reason, but bear in mind the forum...
  16. L

    Help with FKI BRADBURY 20 series 2 post car lift

    Hi guys Is there anyone who can help me with some information to help me get a FKI BRADBURY 20 series 2 post car lift up and running, the model number is 2303 manufactured in December 1989 the lift capacity is 2500kg the serial number if it helps is 1360 the motor that is used by this lift is a...
  17. T

    3 phase four post car lift

    can anybody help me please I have a second hand four post mot lift and I cant find anybody to sort out the electrics on it can anyone out there do the job for me please or does anybody now anyone who can help me cheers tony
  18. E

    rough price on an "off road" scissor lift 7-8m working height?

    sick of using junk scaffold that one of our customers has and i have around 18 lights to fit in a shed, do you need ipaf to hire them? daily rate?
    • elsparko
    • Thread
    • height lift price road rough working
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. Dan

    Gears Of War 4 'lift' Multiplayer Map Revealed

    Introducing Lift, the newest multiplayer map in the Gears of War 4 lineup. This dynamic map features areas that open and close as lift moves downward during the match. Take a flythrough tour of Lift here to get a feel for the cover in the video below. Then check out some of the first shotgun...
  20. B

    Fork lift charger

    Hi 1st off I no nothing about electrics.. i I recently purchased a fork lift truck and charger that has this plug attached: I would like to get the appropriate socket installed but hoping someone could tell me how much work needs to be done? Inside my unit I have this power supply:
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