Reliable hoists for lifting heavy objects

[Stonefree69]

I was searching for reliable hoists for lifting heavy objects such as carbon filters that need to be mounted up high near the ceiling. Many of the 1-2 ton hoists I found had a decent 7:1 lift advantage (70 lb object needs only 10 lbs force to lift/hoist) but many also seem cheaply made. I was mainly looking at rope hoists instead of chain because the chain usually works being oiled and that could be messy indoors.

Then I came across quality hoists for hunters who use for lifting game for about the same price. They have a 4:1 lift advantage and usually rated for 4-600 lbs which is still plenty for my needs. Here's one that even has a safety brake, the Hunters Specialties Mag Lift System with Gambrel for about $28 online (the bottom part used for hunting game looks like it can be detached):

 

[Stonefree69]

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I used to weigh 155 lbs and could easily press 200 lbs 10x over my head in a standing lift. Never exercised lifting weights either but did a lot of push ups daily. USED TO. But if you're not in shape you could easily injure yourself and recover time increases exponentially w/age. Excuses, excuses thanks for the advice!

 

[PoopyTeaBags]

i strap the metal tape plumbers use to the cieling in two hoops set the filter up there and then screw it tight... works for me.. do it by myself all the time... but not all carbon filters are made the same lol...

 

[Stonefree69]

i strap the metal tape plumbers use to the cieling in two hoops set the filter up there and then screw it tight... works for me.. do it by myself all the time... but not all carbon filters are made the same lol...

I guess you could also inch them up with Progrip/Sungrip hangers or Hydrofarm Rope Ratchets (1/4" rope). They are very well made too.

 

[PoopyTeaBags]

I guess you could also inch them up with Progrip/Sungrip hangers or Hydrofarm Rope Ratchets (1/4" rope). They are very well made too.

yea i was gonna put that up there too... the ratchet straps will hold that np.

 

[shuswap]

poopy i do it same way,one all round strap on one end and another on the other,already screwed in and just laying there,then i barrel hug the filter and roll it up to my shoulder,walk it into one end and then slide the other over the other end,i then double the straps.when your a one man army this works quite well

 

[olekingkole]

Use a double pulley system. One pair for each end of the filter, with the lower pulley attached to a light chain wrapped around the filter. For further instructions just Google "double pulley system". Cheap and easy.