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Fordestes · 01-10-2015, 10:20 PM

Bill,
I'll check monday and see what I can scare up as far as a good used air hand valve,
do you know the diameter of the cylinder, it would help to know as the larger the cyl ,diameter the better the lifting capability, the only down side would be the speed of operation, the hand valve ports are about 3/8" in pipe , this is where a relay valve comes into play, also usually not very expensive and simple to connect,no messy hydraulic leaks and no chance of acid leaks or danger of explosion if used in an area where a torch or open flame heater is in use, I may be surprised as to costs , because prices have skyrocketed the past several months, I have friends in the salvage business and don't mind checking it out. if you decide to go that route, I am crippled also and always looking for an easier way to get things done.
growing old isn't easy, we just have to work a little smarter, grin!!

01-10-2015, 10:20 PM	#28
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 932	Re: Shop wireing Question Bill, I'll check monday and see what I can scare up as far as a good used air hand valve, do you know the diameter of the cylinder, it would help to know as the larger the cyl ,diameter the better the lifting capability, the only down side would be the speed of operation, the hand valve ports are about 3/8" in pipe , this is where a relay valve comes into play, also usually not very expensive and simple to connect,no messy hydraulic leaks and no chance of acid leaks or danger of explosion if used in an area where a torch or open flame heater is in use, I may be surprised as to costs , because prices have skyrocketed the past several months, I have friends in the salvage business and don't mind checking it out. if you decide to go that route, I am crippled also and always looking for an easier way to get things done. growing old isn't easy, we just have to work a little smarter, grin!!