Recent content by redsandman6

I would add that the faster the motor/pump spins the higher the noise level the compressor will make. this is if the compressor is not in a cabinet or some type of enclosure.

the pv10 from greg smith is $2395.00 plus shipping and install. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-PV-10P You can save some money if you go pick it up yourself and install it yourself. I also know you can get a certified lift for a little more...

Yes they are under the rotary umbrella. The lift come out of the same factory as forward lifts. They are marketed for the independent repair shop and residential use.

Ali certification is very important. A lift that is certified goes through third party testing to make sure it is a safe design. Ali has a set of regulations that govern the design and testing of lifts for North America. The lift have the meet these regs before it even go to testing. Testing is...

I would make sure your the anchors are about 4 inches away from the control joint. I would test drill the concrete and see how thick it really is. this way you will know if the concrete is good or not.

the reason why the floor has to be 5" is due to the installation regulations that ansi/ali has written in the alctv that governs all lifts for north america. the minimum floor thickness is 4 1/4 inch thick. most of the time you will go to 5 or 6 inches to make sure you have atleast 4 1/4 inches...

imo you should go with an oiled compressor that has a slow rpm. the faster the compressor pump spins the more noise it makes. I have a 3hp champion that is much quieter than anything I had before. I don't know your budget but there are manufactures that make compressor designed for noise...

my name is john. I've just started to build my garage at my house. while I was trying to get ideas I stumbled across this site. I have always been in the garage or getting my hands dirty. my dad started me at a young age. so I always wanted a garage at my house. it took sometime to get the money...