Silly question....what do you use to hang the cord for the universal charger?

[Tesla 940]

Be careful with that configuration in your garage.

Can you be more specific as to what I should be careful of or why I should be careful?

[7racer]

I installed a 50 amp outlet on top of one of the garage ties. The first picture shows the power cord attached and layed out over another tie to support the weight. The cord then drops down into the center of the garage.


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I then simply lay the cord on the four-post lift and attach it to the car.


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Tesla940,

could you tell me more about your car lift? How much space does it need? Cost?

I need more car space!!!

[Tesla 940]

Tesla940,

could you tell me more about your car lift? How much space does it need? Cost?

I need more car space!!!

It is a Bendpak. I got it about 7 years ago so I don't know what current prices are.

When I was looking I noticed that many of the repair shops used Bendpak so that was a factor in my selection. There are many Brand Name lifts but I understand most are made in China - if that matters. Most "basic" lifts have 7,000 lb to 9,000 lb rating. That is 2 to 3 times that actual weight of the cars I store on them. The overall dimensions are all pretty much the same - a couple inches wider, longer, higher so probably not a concern. With all that said - I know some people have very strong opinions on good versus bad lifts. Do a Google search and you will find all kinds of brands and some can be twice the price of others - the higher priced ones claim USA Made - Not some China junk.

Some "options" include drive-up ramps, drip pans, jack stands, and casters (roll the lift around - with or without a car on it). Some are included others cost more. Drip pans can be obtained at the local auto parts store for $10 and can be made to fit - another option is to purchase some plywood and cut to size - a lot cheaper than the factory available pans.

One thing to consider - the one in the picture requires air pressure (about 20 psi) to release the safety locks. I have another brand at our other house and the safety locks are mechanically activitated (I can't remember the brand name at this time but if your interested I will be at the other house next week and can provide that information).

Finally, assembly - The heaviest piece is about 400 lbs, the next heaviest is probably 200 lbs, all the other pieces are probably 100lbs max. I was told it takes two people to assemble. I was able to assemble the last one by myself (OK, I needed my girlfriend to help lift one of the rather light but ackward sub-assemblies). I used a rolling hydralic jack and a couple pieces of 4x4. It took me about 6 hours.

Alot of choices in the $2,500 range.

Hope this helps.

[W.Petefish]

Can you be more specific as to what I should be careful of or why I should be careful?

Make sure that the locks are in place when doing that. There have been several reports of repair shops using similar lifts and storing cars under them during severe weather. They come back in the morning to find that the lift had bled pressure off and, for lack of a better term, crushed the car under the lift.