home lift

[thundermark]

Well I have used this forum for a lot of information over the last months and finally decided to join. I am building a house in an flood plane. It is all steel and even the trusses are welded in place ...rib by rib. What I am working on is the freight elevator. I actually want to make it safe and functional. Does anyone have a set of diy plans that go beyond don't do it yourself. I want to use a 2 ton hoist that is standard with dual mechanical and dual electrical brakes. I want to add one more set of redundancy to the system with another safety cable, automatic activated centrifugal brake and then possibly a track safety brake. I want to run the corners and mids with trolleys running in barn door rails and top and bottom limiting switches. Any suggestions or plans close to this would be invited. I want to do some good homework and get it right and keep it in budget.

 

[Glenn M.]

Welcome to the GJ from VA!
You may want to post your question in the General Garage Discussion to get more responses.

 

[rburke65]

Welcome from Ohio!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Welcome to the GJ from downunder, enjoy.

 

[kd3pc]

Of you are in the US, you may want to look at recent changes to flood insurance, which will be required if you build in a flood plain. The rates have skyrocketed, and there are requirements about height, construction methods, etc.. Mine has tripled in the last 3 years, and this is in Roanoke City, VA and I only have a creek across the street...not waterfront or high risk area, yet in the plain.

As to the lift, it will need to be engineered, again in the US, if you expect to get insurance or allow people to use it. The there are the inspections, maintenance, etc. Just too much risk, to be a DIY. Here is a link to a posting here,

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96634

best of luck

 

[930dreamer]

Welcome to the GJ.

 

[JessicaMadison]

As far as review that we require I have restricted my idea to either a home lift or a controlled drum elevator. My examination is - has someone out there had both two categories of lift introduced?