Recent content by OLD BOB

Thanks but it shows to have a 2hp ac motor.

Has anyone here ever installed an Aleko gate opener. The instructions go into great detail but fail to show how the 110 v power is connected to the control box. I can see marking on the circuit board for the connection but the plug in for the power wire is so small that I can not see how it can...

Thinking about a new Milwaukee ratchet. Can't decide on 1/4 drive or 3/8 drive. I have several impacts but not a ratchet. Any advice? thanks, Robert

Thanks. That is about what I thought with a 30-40 year old tool. I knew that some one here would know. I don't post a lot but read often. I am old but new to computers. i did buy a bend pac lift because of the info that I got here. thanks again, Robert

are repair kits for old 20+ years craftsman rachets still available from Sears? thanks, Robert

Got it assembled in about 4.5 hours yesterday. I will start on cables and electrical today. Hope to be operational by tomorrow if I have no snags. The only problem so far was a bent power side ramp. The shipping crate was broken into two parts. It must have been dropped as the bolts that...

Well, the big box came yesterday and after about an hour and a half I was able to get it unpacked and checked out. Everything is really heavy. From my first impression no one has to worry about the strength of this unit. I was really surprised by the weight of the 4500 lift. It must weigh...

Just joined today. Just another FNG but have a lot of experience with old stuff. Dont have much to say but will assist if and when asked. Bob

I just read the entire post about the installation and was impressed. I have now joined the Journal because of the good info that you passed on to all of us. My HD-9XW is on the way along with the 4500 jack. I am sure that I will look at you photos several times during the install. Thanks, Bob