I chose a 2-ton chain hoist over a lever hoist for a tight lift in a boiler room

The space was so cramped I couldn't get a good swing with the lever. The chain gave me way more control to inch a pump into place without banging the pipes. Anyone have a go-to tool for lifts where you have maybe six inches of swing room?

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riverm4815d ago

I mean, it's just a pump, not a heart transplant. A couple of dings on the pipes probably won't hurt anything. Feels like we're overthinking a simple lift.

elizabeth22015d ago

Yeah, chain hoists are the only way in those spots. Sometimes I'll even use a come-along if I need to pull from a weird angle.