[TechAssist] TV-Lift for Shop

Thanks to All who replied to these TV-Lift threads...

I've gotten many e-mails from repair shops since asking about a TV-lift for 
shop use. Seems I'm not alone in the need for a good Lift. I did order an 
Escalera http://www.escalera.com/moving/tv.htm  but I am tossing my decision 
back and forth from day-to-day (I can cancel the order or return for full 
refund minus shipping if it arrives soon). Seems from the replies I got, the 
Escalera is very heavy and really still requires 2 people for best use. (not 
many shops have an Escalera from my e-mail post replies - only 2 shops 
replied that have one) I don't need the stair-climbing feature as bad as I 
do the lift feature although I was thinking it might be very handy for 
future use. Right now we don't offer Pick-Up/Delievery on any sets. (I need 
the lifting feature more) I like these WESCO 
http://www.wescomfg.com/Pedalifts-Stackers.pdf  lifts. The 2-wheel model - 
So you can get the platform all the way down to the floor "flat" allowing 
one person to carefully slide the set on to the platform. (((The Escalera 
requires you to still have to lift the set onto the platform because of the 
front wheels - or make several wooden platforms)))  Also the 40" lift height 
model is all I really need.  I really need the lift mostly for getting the 
larger TV sets off the customer's pick-up trucks/mini-Vans and into our 
repair shop. Our shop tables are less than 40" and most all customer's 
vehicles would be less than 40". I am thinking the 40" (max lift height) 
would be about the right height (if used for servicing on the lift) and less 
weight, cost and size (just guessing here) and be more the type lift I am 
thinking would fit my needs. Our shop is very small also - not much spare 
room. Some of these WESCO lifts will lift up to 54" (too high for my use). 
I'm wondering if the 40" lift is a smaller, less weight lift? Also BIG 
question ..... Would the foot pedal model or the Hand crank model be best? I 
am in perfect health at age 40 (other than my back killing me) but wondering 
which model lift is best. The PL models are a Pedal Lift (PL). The Hand 
crank (guessing) would be faster - But Pedal Lift (guessing) might be easy 
to control while holding the lift with your hands (keeping it steady) while 
you simply pedal the TV up or down. I'm guessing it pedal's down -Or- is 
there some release trigger for taking the lift down? (like the small little 
hand truck I just purchased from tractor supply $149 that was suggested 
here). Anyhow sorry for all the questions but I promised myself I was going 
to get some type of lift (very soon) be it an Escalera or a WESCO or 
whatever. Any comments from the group?

Dan Garris
Garris TV
3104 Neuse Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28560
Ph: (252) 638-4477
DGarris@xxxxxxxxxxx


>From: "Jose Reyes" <jr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <DGarris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Fw: [TechAssist] Escalera Stair Climbing Handtruck Date: Fri, 28 
>Nov 2003 13:30:51 -0500
>
>Dan,
>   We have one of those stair climbers here.
>   It does the job, the biggest thing I don't like about it is its weight.
>   It is very heavy!!
>   We use a box truck here, we use the truck lift to lift the stair climber
>in and out of the truck!
>   It is still basically a two man job to use this piece of equipment. Even
>though it can be done with one person, but it is very difficult.
>   It climbs stairs very slowly, because of the "slowness" you need a 
>second
>person to help you keep the set balanced while climbing.
>   It definitely takes longer using the stair climber than it takes picking
>up the set and carrying it.
>  One positive thing is: the customer will be VERY impressed by it.
>Otherwise, it does the job. Not efficiently but nevertheless it does the
>job.
>
>HTH,
>
>
>
>Jose' Reyes
>@KWIK Fix TV
>619 Pondella Rd.
>N. Ft. Myers, Fl. 33993
>Email:  jr@xxxxxxxxxxx
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Dan Garris" <dgarris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 2:06 AM
>Subject: [TechAssist] Escalera Stair Climbing Handtruck
>
>
> > Hi fellow techs & shops;
> >
> > I'm still very interested in comments from ANY tv-repair shops that use
>the
> > Escalera Stair Climbing Handtruck for moving large TV's
> > http://www.escalera.com/moving/tv.htm  I need a good lift that will help
>me
> > and my back and get these heavy sets off the customers truck and then 
>take
> > out back to clean the chassis with an air-gun then take into the shop 
>and
> > onto the work bench - all by myself. (one man) Generally, I like being
>able
> > to lift a heavy set or PTV by myself and place it on our work bench or 
>for
> > the large PTV's just work on it while it is on still on the lift.
> >
> > Does your shop have one? If so, I am very interested in your comments?
> >
> > Dan Garris
> > GARRIS TV
> > 3104 Neuse Blvd.
> > New Bern, NC 28560
> > Ph: (252) 638-4477
> > DGarris@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >
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