Recent content by blakeb1969

I want to say thanks to the Garage members for helping me get my lift up and powered with my 13hp generator. Dave*99 for telling me exactly what plug to buy and how to wire it. Worked perfectly. The attached video shows the lift lifting my jeep plugged into my Generator. The generator revs up a...

Great Thanks!!

• 13 HP OHV Engine • 5500 Surge Watts, 5000 Running Watts • Four 120 Volt Receptacles • One 240/120 V NEMA L14-30 Receptacle

I bought a used like new Atlas 9000 two post Car lift I am installing in my garage. The lift requires 220 wiring and I don't have enough voltage running to the garage to hook up the lift to 220. As a result I have decided to try running it off my portable generator. It looks as though my...

Sorry for all the confusion, I am starting new thread. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/powering-a-car-lift-with-a-generator.542563/

Thanks for all the responses and help!!! I got some more information about the Atlas 9000 Motor and attached some pictures. Motor = 2hp factory wired at 230VAC. 60HZ, 15-18AMP, 208-230 Volt, See pictures The wiring to my garage is the Ameron Green Box ran to a 20amp breaker then 250ft...

Hi all, I read all the posts above but still not sure. I just bought a used Atlas 9000 2 post lift, it is currently wired for 220 on a 2 pull 30 amp breaker. I don't have 220 in my garage, and was wondering if I could run it on a 120 outlet. I am just going to be using it occasionally for oil...