I have a 2600 sqft shop and putting a 1400 sqft addition on it. In this expansion, I want to put in an Ole Time gas station hydraulic lift. (not intrested in the two post or four post modern lifts)
I had one given to me and when I went to pick it up, someone had stolen the hydraulic pump unit. So what I have is the 8ft cylinder with the hoist head fitting/arms,etc. and I still plan to put that in the floor of the shop before I lay the concrete (along with the piping).
I will have to locate some sort of high volume 125psi hydraulic unit. Not sure where to look for this (cheap).
I'm also considering Air over Hydraulic and just upgrade my shop compressor to something that could deliver a high volume at 125psi or more. ( I will also be doing some sandblasting so I can justify this upgrade).
From the size of the cylinder, I am estimating that I will need about 60 gal. of hydraulic oil and wonder if a used 60 gal water tank would work if it would stand pressure to 150psi or so (for a safety factor).
Just thinking Out Loud!!
Thoughts or experiences welcome?
Steve