Who has a lift in their garage?
02-04-2008, 11:32 AM
#31
Rennlist Member
My lift wants: 4000 PSI (27586.2 kPa) mix 4-1/2" (11.43 cm) depth
See more info here: http://www.mohawklifts.com/consumer/specs/a7spec.php
02-04-2008, 11:35 AM
#32
This is a 9 ft. ceiling. Notice I took took the garage door opener off the ceiling and mounted it on the wall --you can't see it in this picture, but it's in the far corner next to the garage door. I also re-mounted the tracks as close to the ceiling as possible. If it was a larger car, I could have moved the light fixture or taken it down to have a completely clean ceiling. If you're really interested, I can take some pics to show all the details.
02-04-2008, 11:40 AM
#34
Rennlist Member
I have a 12'2" celing and can fully extend my lift with a car on top with no issues. I had a contractor extend the garage door rails 30" to allow the door to open with a car on the lift at full height. It is a double-stall door so I was able to retain the use and function of the original garage door opener. I've been very happy with the set-up.
02-04-2008, 05:44 PM
#36
Rennlist Member
It'll work under a 8' ceiling, too.
Of course it helps if the cars car lowered...
Have one in the back with a 10' ceiling and it's great and probably a good 'normal' height to have.
02-04-2008, 06:52 PM
#37
The opener itself is mounted vertically next to the door, with the motor at the top. It's attached to a bar on the door.
Hope this helps.
02-04-2008, 08:22 PM
#40
Yup, My lift master is only about 4 weeks old and I love it... The 8X12 door is insullated and runs up a dual rail system similar to the other pics. My pics of the garage earlier show the garage with the old door. The new door is so much better, and doesn't interfere with the lift...
About $2300 installed for everything and they were there about 7 hours getting it right.
Mike
About $2300 installed for everything and they were there about 7 hours getting it right.
Mike
The Liftmaster Jackshaft unit like I have is for residential applications:
http://www.liftmaster.com/consumerwe...lJackshaft.htm
It works like the commecial openers, but has all the residential features. Mine has memory remotes, a motion sensor for the lights, electronic door locks and the wall mounted button has the time and garage temp on it. Mine also came with a battery back-up so it will still work when the power goes out.
On the concrete, it varies by lift manufacturer/style. For my 10,000lb 2 post rotary it is 3,000psi and 4 1/2inches deep.
http://www.liftmaster.com/consumerwe...lJackshaft.htm
It works like the commecial openers, but has all the residential features. Mine has memory remotes, a motion sensor for the lights, electronic door locks and the wall mounted button has the time and garage temp on it. Mine also came with a battery back-up so it will still work when the power goes out.
On the concrete, it varies by lift manufacturer/style. For my 10,000lb 2 post rotary it is 3,000psi and 4 1/2inches deep.
02-04-2008, 09:55 PM
#41
Rennlist Member
I have been looking at unit called an I-Drive it attached to the spring bar above the door. so it turns the spring bar taking the door with it. Anyone ever seen one in use?
http://www.wayne-dalton.com/DirectDrive.asp
http://www.wayne-dalton.com/DirectDrive.asp
02-05-2008, 08:38 AM
#42
Rennlist Member
I have a Liftmaster Jackshaft lift and it pulls the garage door straight up along the roofline. The garage door opener itself mounts to the garage door shaft on the wall next to the garage door. I don't have a good picture right now,but you can see from this one that there isn't an opener anywhere in view. I'll get a couple shots tonight and post them as I am quite happy with the set-up.
02-05-2008, 12:30 PM
#43
Rennlist Member
Re the I drive, I'm doing my homework about all things garage. The guys on Garagejournal.com hate all wayne dalton door openers, especially I drive. I have no first hand knowledge...
02-05-2008, 04:45 PM
#45
Addict
Rennlist Lifetime Member
Rennlist Lifetime Member
This is a 9 ft. ceiling. Notice I took took the garage door opener off the ceiling and mounted it on the wall --you can't see it in this picture, but it's in the far corner next to the garage door. I also re-mounted the tracks as close to the ceiling as possible. If it was a larger car, I could have moved the light fixture or taken it down to have a completely clean ceiling. If you're really interested, I can take some pics to show all the details.