Wiring for Auto Hoist

[alfacanuck]

Can anyone tell me how much of a load their auto hoist motor draws? I am wiring my new shop and want to make sure I have an adequate circuit size for this in future.

Thanks, Andy

 

[Steve_S]

I don't have my lifts yet, but the specs call for a 30 amp 220 circuit.

 

[Stuart in MN]

It depends on the lift. I have a Stinger four post lift in my garage (similar to what you'd get from Backyard Buddy or Eagle) and it just plugs into a standard 15 amp 120 vac outlet. If you know what brand, style, etc. you are planning on, go to their website and see what the specifications are.

 

[White Chocolate]

most at home 4 post lifts can be either 110 or 220, depending on how you wire it or spec it. most bigger 2 post lifts are 220.

 

[krooser]

Mine is a 20A 208 volt...

 

[TOMWELDS]

30amp 240volt is the most ive seen on a lift. Remember your lighting load and power tools, too.

 

[Roadster]

It depends on the lift. I have a Stinger four post lift in my garage... and it just plugs into a standard 15 amp 120 vac outlet.

Same here, but I use it on a 20-amp circuit because it often trips the 15-amp breaker.

 

[DynoDave]

I thought most home models offered you the choice of 110 or 220. 110 saves you rewiring if you don't have a 220 available, but is slower. 220 is faster, but of course, requires a 220 line, which not everyone has. Check with the different manufacturers to see.

 

[Steve_S]

Not that it's a huge difference, but 220V is also more efficient and therefore cheaper to run.

 

[JoeKramer]

I just had a Bend-Pak 2 poster installed a few weeks ago. They call for 25A 220V. I put in a 30 amp braker as I could not find a 25A. I think I remember that the surge on start up is 17.5A, and like 9A or so while its running. Them numbers seem to stick in my head.

 

[krooser]

I just rechecked my lift breaker...15 amp/208volt

 

[byrdman]

I wired for a future lift using 10/2 (dedicated circuit), it seemed to be enough to handle any lift I might potentially be interested in.