Other than the hydraulic pump- how should I weatherize the cables/pulleys/etc?
C crewguy Member Joined Apr 28, 2012 Messages 9 Jan 26, 2020 #1 Other than the hydraulic pump- how should I weatherize the cables/pulleys/etc?
S Stuart in MN Well-known member Joined Sep 8, 2005 Messages 22,992 Location Minneapolis Jan 26, 2020 #2 Where are you located, and what's your climate? Arizona is going to be different than Alaska.
OP C crewguy Member Joined Apr 28, 2012 Messages 9 Jan 26, 2020 #3 South-Mississippi. Lotta rain the winter.
Z zkdiesel Well-known member Joined Oct 6, 2013 Messages 8,279 Location chicagoland cornfields Jan 26, 2020 #4 I’d be using chain and cable spray lube on cables, shelves and pulleys to prevent corrosion
G glentre Well-known member Joined May 21, 2016 Messages 909 Location Gloucester, Virginia Jan 26, 2020 #5 Also consider a lockable disconnect. Kids would just love to play with a lift like that. Glen
W Worsedog Well-known member Joined Mar 2, 2008 Messages 1,508 Location Central FL Jan 26, 2020 #6 Also store it in whatever position has the hydraulic cylinder fully retracted.
B Bobf Well-known member Joined Feb 16, 2012 Messages 308 Location Poway, CA Jan 26, 2020 #7 I'm in so cal, lots a sun, had the plastic reservoir crack most likely from UV rays, so if you have that type reservoir be sure to protect it from the sunshine.
I'm in so cal, lots a sun, had the plastic reservoir crack most likely from UV rays, so if you have that type reservoir be sure to protect it from the sunshine.
B brownbagg Well-known member Joined Mar 20, 2006 Messages 5,208 Jan 26, 2020 #8 mine been outside almost 15 years no problem
F FANTM58 Well-known member Joined Feb 21, 2015 Messages 575 Location Brighton, Co Jan 26, 2020 #9 Maybe put it under a steel car port type structure