Lockable power options for lift

[Huntmaster86]

Good morning. Looking for options to lock the power off on my 2 post bendpak lift. My garage is popular amongst my friends and I don’t want the lift used when I’m not home. Anyone have any options or ideas?



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[Norcal]

A safety switch, or a breaker locking attachment on the circuit breaker supplying the lift, which will be the cheaper of the 2 options.

 

[matt_i]

There are versions more and less expensive than this. Many versions of "2 pole disconnect". Typically 30A and then 60A versions.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Square-...3qqmwiY2L-HXBsSZwGxoCUF0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Also, you could lock the garage's exterior.

 

[mike93lx]

If your friends can't respect your wishes, they shouldn't be in the garage unsupervised anyway.

But as suggested, a lockable disconnect would be a cheap solution

 

[sz0k30]

Rather than locking the lift, why don't you just lock the garage?

 

[Bogie1632]

I've used similar to these on a few pieces of equipment to keep unauthorized users at bay. Simple keyed switch, easy enough to wire up with your lifts power.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton...le-Pole-Key-Locking-Switch-1221-2KL/301447090

V/R
Bogie

 

[Kaizen]

Nice “friends”
Shut the breaker and lock the panel


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[sberry]

My friends use my stuff at will. All the tools too.

 

[nadogail]

Either a key switch or a lockable disconnect. This will allow you to limit the use to "Qualified Operators" both a Safety and a Liability concern.

 

[dave*99]

There is usually a 2 wire normally closed circuit connected to the safety bar. The bar that stops the lift when the car roof gets to the top of the lift.
It would be easy to wire a key switch in series with that limit switch. This will stop the lift motor.

That’s likely less work than a new disconnect.

 

[Jking24]

My friends use my stuff at will. All the tools too.

As do my freinds and A. if their not trustworthy their not my freinds and B. If their not qualified to use somthing as basic as a lift their not gonna be in my garage when I'm not home

 

[pbon]

Those seem like good rules. Usually my friends and family want me to help. It’s not an overwhelming amount but I’d be happy if they could just come over and DIY.

 

[jdsac]

it wouldn't hurt to mount one of these on the post. Added benefit is an emergency shut off, it's lockable

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Siemens...sible-Indoor-Safety-Switch-GF221NAU/309777794

 

[matt_i]

I've used similar to these on a few pieces of equipment to keep unauthorized users at bay. Simple keyed switch, easy enough to wire up with your lifts power.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton...le-Pole-Key-Locking-Switch-1221-2KL/301447090

V/R
Bogie

Wow an $86 switch!

That would be cool for the unique factor though.

However, it doesn't disconnect the incoming power for troubleshooting though which is one of the intents of a "lockout point". I realize the O.P. is trying to secure it and not up his personal electrical safe work practice game.

 

[slow]

I second the disconnect. I have seen the buttons get stuck on a lift before, and the emergency cutoff turn them off after the hood has already made contact with the ceiling. Many lifts don't need one as they are in line of sight of the panel, but not everybody knows where the correct breaker is.

 

[Huntmaster86]

Thanks for the responses. My friends use all my tools when ever they want but seeing their all younger and less responsible/ experienced I don’t want anyone thinking they know what their doing and getting hurt


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[59 wagon man]

just park a car over the lift lock the doors and take the keys or put them in the house .0$ cost . otherwise you will hear" well I didn't think you meant me"

 

[rburke65]

Ya....lock the garage....

 

[AntonLargiader]

A keyed switch should be easy enough to mount in the control box. If you're using it on a low-current control wire, you can get them for $5.

https://www.jameco.com/z/IG-406D-2341-Round-SPST-OFF-ON-Keylock-Switch_196649.html

 

[mike93lx]

Thanks for the responses. My friends use all my tools when ever they want but seeing their all younger and less responsible/ experienced I don’t want anyone thinking they know what their doing and getting hurt


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I get not wanting people to use the lift, but if they can't listen to your request, you are in for trouble on other stuff. Good luck either way

 

[AntonLargiader]

Page 64 of this schematic shows a contactor that will not be carrying full current:

https://www.bendpak.com/GP-7-Series-Two-Post-Lift-Manual-5900209-BendPak.pdf

EDIT: dunno if that's his model but they're probably all wired similarly.

 

[lakeroadster]

Good morning. Looking for options to lock the power off on my 2 post bendpak lift. My garage is popular amongst my friends and I don’t want the lift used when I’m not home. Anyone have any options or ideas?

I installed a lockable kill switch on my Rotary lift. If you lift the STOP paddle you can insert a lock that disables the START switch.

The other big advantage of this switch is the momentary switch that is supplied with most lifts have been known to sometimes fail... in the on position. This set-up allows you to cut the power to the lift quickly and directly while operating the lift.

Links provided below for the enclosure and switch.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T78D8K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005W17FRS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[dave*99]

Page 64 of this schematic shows a contactor that will not be carrying full current:

https://www.bendpak.com/GP-7-Series-Two-Post-Lift-Manual-5900209-BendPak.pdf

EDIT: dunno if that's his model but they're probably all wired similarly.

Interesting. I searched the GJ board and stumbled upon a thread on run away bend pak lifts. It seems something in that control circuitry has been known to stick on.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5324404#post5324404

 

[kabinenroller]

Interesting. I searched the GJ board and stumbled upon a thread on run away bend pak lifts. It seems something in that control circuitry has been known to stick on.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5324404#post5324404

I posted on that thread about my Bend Pak switch sticking in the “on” position. It happened again not too long ago, luckily I installed a disconnect box on the lift and relocated the push button on the disconnect box. As soon as the switch stuck I pulled the lever and killed the power. As I mentioned in the post on that thread: I would never purchase another Bend Pak lift. Too many bad design features.

 

[gbigpapa]

Hi guys,
I am revisiting this thread as I am also looking for an option to lockout the lift when I am not using it. Mostly to prevent my kids from playing with it or wanting to show off to their friends. I found this industrial double-pole keyed switch but it is only rated for 20 amps.

1222-2KL

leviton.com

The bendpak motor says it is rated for 11amps:


Is 20amps sufficient? Bendpak recommends 30amps but are they being overly conservative on their power supply rating?

Thanks,
George

 

[mm08822]

Hi guys,
I am revisiting this thread as I am also looking for an option to lockout the lift when I am not using it. Mostly to prevent my kids from playing with it or wanting to show off to their friends. I found this industrial double-pole keyed switch but it is only rated for 20 amps.

1222-2KL

leviton.com

The bendpak motor says it is rated for 11amps:


Is 20amps sufficient? Bendpak recommends 30amps but are they being overly conservative on their power supply rating?

Thanks,
George

That switch is only rated for 2 hp. Your lift is 3hp per your chart.

Switch could have a shorter life. If the switch is opened only when no motors are running it could be fine.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

get a lockable disconnect...

 

[gbigpapa]

My garage will be more for display and looking for a clean installation rather than industrial look on the lift.
vs

If the lift really needs 30amps I suppose I could remotely mount a relay to feed the lift 30amps but use a lower amperage keyed switch at the lift location to energize the relay.....

Just trying to find an elegant solution but add some peace of mind with kids in the garage when I am not present.
I've reached out to Bendpak but haven't gotten a response yet.
-George

 

[mikedodge]

A disconnect switch that you can lock in the off position would be the simplest pus give you an easy way to stop it in an emergency. A switch like this would work too. Some are more affordable then others.



Or an AC unit disconnect switch you can usually put a lock on the cover to keep people out, they don't look too bad and they're cheap like $20.

 

[rawen2]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/IDEAL-480-600-Volt-Single-Multi-Pole-Lockout-44-807/304065930

Allows using a padlock to lockout circuit breaker.

 

[nadogail]

if your friends can not respect your property and reasonable rules, you should find other friends