Best Car Scissor lift for home garage? unboxing and installation, modification and tweaks

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  • Опубліковано 17 жов 2023
  • I just recently bought a mid-rise scissor lift, which is supposedly made in China as many of the similar lifts that can be purchased on internet. I want to talk to you about options that I was considering and why I chose this specific lift.
    Hope this will help me with my DIY projects on my cars :)

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  • @Alan_Edwards
    @Alan_Edwards 6 днів тому

    I have been looking for a budget lift for my garage here in the US. I really don’t care if it’s made in China as long as it’s solidly built and it’s within my budget. I like the design of this one and it seems pretty well made to me. Plus it has that open middle area which I want. And I have to say you did a good job rerouting all those lines. The electrical work was done very well…..kudos my friend.

  • @arthurbaldwin1804
    @arthurbaldwin1804 3 місяці тому +12

    The slow drop is a safety feature in case the lower is triggered whilst someone is still underneath. To give them warning and time to escape. It’s a feature on industrial units.

  • @stefanczechorskidds8435
    @stefanczechorskidds8435 Місяць тому +3

    Your going to Love it! Working on the ground is very difficult and limits greatly what you can do. Cheer from the USA.

  • @inovahightechltd
    @inovahightechltd Місяць тому +6

    I don’t want to rain on your parade, but for a Polish product, the control box contains plenty of the finest chinesium known to mankind!
    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому +1

      Haha, I don’t doubt that :) we shall see how long it will hold!

  • @LondonCarnaval
    @LondonCarnaval Місяць тому +1

    I hired a mini digger with driver and watched him dig in the pre-marked place a pit then re-enforced it, added lights and made up a strong cover from railway sleepers/holders with handles 🛤 . Painted them bright yellow 😅 et voilà. Now i can stand underneath the car and all done with €350 💪.
    But your choice is fine as me personally my one suited me best.
    Good video👌👍

  • @neption4928
    @neption4928 22 дні тому

    Man, just a big thank you for this detailed video !!
    It help me so much to correct the same problems as you, the wrong side of the hydraulic and cables, and the time he needs to go up before it goes down (because of my low level roof)

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  22 дні тому

      Thanks for watching, I’m glad it helped! :)

  • @Anarchy-Is-Liberty
    @Anarchy-Is-Liberty 4 місяці тому +2

    Very nice lift! Thanks for sharing.

  • @leihooeh
    @leihooeh 4 місяці тому +2

    good video. loved the modification.

  • @Mike-tm9mn
    @Mike-tm9mn 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the well done video. I am in the exact same situation. Two cars in a two-car garage with around 2 1/2 m ceiling height. I purchased a similar lift sold under the brand K Tool in the USA. It was a difficult decision due to lack of videos on the subject. FYI I am very pleased with mine after nearly a year.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! These seem to be fairly well made and hope they will work for years to come :)

    • @kevinroberts2014
      @kevinroberts2014 3 місяці тому

      Could dig a pit

  • @charliemurphy3529
    @charliemurphy3529 3 місяці тому +1

    Very good video - easy to follow and great workmanship.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! 🙂

  • @TyphoonVstrom
    @TyphoonVstrom 3 місяці тому +4

    I bought one of these generic lifts several years ago and am very happy with it. Very strong and simple to use. The big advantages are ease of use with a wide variety of vehicles, no need to modify the floor to use it (they spread the load over a huge area) and they are relatively easy to move around with the provided wheel set.
    They are a very good compromise for a home garage and can be easily taken with you if you move house.
    Be aware that they don't seem to ship with any grease in the pivot points, so hit them hard with grease on initial install.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the tip, I’ll check grease on joints.

    • @seweryndymkowski5085
      @seweryndymkowski5085 12 днів тому

      ​@@AlfisGarage Hello, do you know how to set the lowering speed of the lift with a load?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  12 днів тому

      @@seweryndymkowski5085 there is unfortunately just 1 setting for lowering speed - because the lift doesn’t know of there is load or not. If you set it slow while there is car on the lift, it will be really slow if the lift is empty.
      It is set by simple screw on the hydraulic pump that you loosen/tighten and it is regulating how fast the fluid can go thru that valve.

  • @zekshajduk8854
    @zekshajduk8854 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Thanks man 👍👌💪

  • @colin5064
    @colin5064 3 місяці тому

    Excellent,wish l had one

  • @changeyourenergy708
    @changeyourenergy708 2 місяці тому +1

    Good job! I want one..

  • @chucky2316
    @chucky2316 Місяць тому +2

    You can use it to lift crates of tyskie and zyweich. Love from england

  • @danyo1972
    @danyo1972 4 місяці тому

    Nice video. I was thinking of getting similar.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! If you work on your cars, just go for it! :)

  • @jimrt1738
    @jimrt1738 3 місяці тому +1

    There is a chrome pin at the top of the rams you need to check the position and tightness of the grub screws ,plus the magnetic push piston that lift the ratchet latches need to be kept clean from dust build up ,
    other wise the lift is good for years use.Any problems with the lift not lifting look at the trip switch near the safety latch as these can get damaged very easily .You have to drive your car so the engine is over the hydraulic rams or you can bend the lift with a heavy car.👍

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for advice, I will check that 👍

  • @eyuptony
    @eyuptony 3 місяці тому

    The lift works great. It's nicely made. Thanks for the video. Cheers Tony

  • @kristofvero7972
    @kristofvero7972 2 місяці тому +1

    Egy magyar kommentet engedj meg, ha szabad: Nagyon korrekt lett a videód, élvezetes is nézni és jól magyarázol benne illetve meg is mutatod amit csinálsz részletesen :) Ment is a feliratkozás mert látom, hogy néha töltesz fel videót. Én szívesen néznék amúgy ilyen DIY videókat tőled bármilyen nyelven, látszik, hogy van hozzá érzéked :D

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому +1

      Szia Kristof, koszi a pozitiv visszajelzest! 😀

  • @tomayrscotland6890
    @tomayrscotland6890 2 місяці тому

    A really good unit for the price fella.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, indeed for my space this works fine :)

  • @paulcarter2907
    @paulcarter2907 Місяць тому

    1 minute in and I'm thinking "Excellent footware for moving heavy boxes around"!!!!

  • @col8981
    @col8981 3 місяці тому +4

    Probably a good idea to wear more appropriate footwear when handling heavy things

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      Can’t argue with that :)

  • @emotionz3
    @emotionz3 2 місяці тому +1

    3.5 seconds is probably the required lift time for a full load (3500kg) vehicle. If your vehicle is half that you can get away with half the back off time to lower the vehicle. Just keep in mind if you ever put a Tesla on it (3000kg in some models) the back off time won’t be long enough and you won’t be able to lower the lift without modifying the timer.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      That's a good point, thankfully it's easy to change it back if ever needed 👍

    • @johnsmith7676
      @johnsmith7676 Місяць тому +1

      I don't think he'll have to worry about that problem with a Tesla, that you mentioned. Only fools purchase Tesla "vehicles". And this man does not seem to me to be a fool.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      @@johnsmith7676 haha :) I've got nothing against Tesla's, but don't see myself owning one in near future.

  • @herrerafoto
    @herrerafoto 2 місяці тому

    Great video! I have a very similar garage and I'm looking for a lift like yours. Where did you buy it? What was your total coast?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching!
      I bought it from a local eshop and the total was about 2500eur. Try to google KPN-3500 to see if there is any near you.

  • @bobmcl2406
    @bobmcl2406 4 місяці тому +12

    Interesting video, nice product, and very tidy work. Maybe this is a silly question, but couldn't you have just turned the lift around to put the fittings on the side you needed? Does it matter which way the lift is oriented? Thanks, and cheers from Canada.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  4 місяці тому +13

      Thanks for watching - not a silly question at all - I reckon I should have clarified that in the video.
      You can turn the lift around, but the engine needs to be at front part of the lift - there is even a warning sticker on the lift reminding of this.
      Reason for that is that the rear "legs" are moving towards the front when it is raised.
      Therefore cars which are front heavy (ie. most FWD cars) the weight needs to be at the leg which is not moving - otherwise in extreme situation, the car could fall off the lift.
      This is unlikely to happen as usually the weight difference between front and rear is not huge - but it is better to be safe than sorry :)

    • @jagster0810
      @jagster0810 3 місяці тому +1

      I have a simliar-ish lift and no where in any of the documentation does it say anything about the "engine end" of the lift. Does that mean you will not be able to reverse onto your lift?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      @@jagster0810 well mine does have a sticker (nothing in documentation either). I'm not planning to reverse on the lift, although I think nothing would really happen. To me the sticker does make logic though even if probably it is "over-cautions" 🙂

    • @tonyford7987
      @tonyford7987 3 місяці тому +1

      Mine also does not say which way round😳

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому +1

      @@tonyford7987 fair enough - I’ll do a follow up video, will show the sticker. I think the concern applies to all scissor lifts

  • @martyn334
    @martyn334 Місяць тому

    whats that lighter you used for heat shrink? you hit it on the floor and it lit up?? looked good haha

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому +1

      It has the igniter in the back, like a ball pen :)

  • @user-ts9zy6uw2x
    @user-ts9zy6uw2x Місяць тому

    Toll gemacht Dankeschön fürs mitnehmen darf ich mal fragen was der spaß gekostet hat und woher sie es bezogenen haben mfg Marcus Deutschland und schöne Grüße

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Hallo Marcus! Thank you for watching! I purchased thru local eshop: www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

  • @user-hl8oq9ie9e
    @user-hl8oq9ie9e 4 місяці тому

    Hello. It will be very helpful. By the way, is it possible to post a link where I can see the manufacturer and model number of the product I purchased? I'm looking at Alibaba in China, but there are so many models I'm confused. Thank you.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  4 місяці тому

      Hi, this is Kupczyk KPN-3500. This one is "made in Poland" but I think it is just rebranded china lift. Indeed there are many types/models, so you need to check parameters and size on each one to find the one which fit your needs.

    • @user-hl8oq9ie9e
      @user-hl8oq9ie9e 4 місяці тому

      Thanks!

  • @daves4026
    @daves4026 2 місяці тому

    Many thanks for the video. Where did you buy this from please. link to the the seller please

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! This is where I bought it from: www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

  • @gordonevans376
    @gordonevans376 3 місяці тому +7

    why didn't you just turn it 180 degrees and extend the cable if required?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому +1

      You can do that too, but front of the car should be at the front of the lift due to cars are mostly front heavy and the rear section of the legs is moving towards the front when your raising the lift.
      Also I could extend the cable, but not the hydraulic hoses as I don’t have any means to do that.

    • @ambydaly5713
      @ambydaly5713 3 місяці тому

      I am sure if you import from china cable management should be a doodle

    • @ak-iy4yb
      @ak-iy4yb 3 місяці тому

      @@AlfisGarageYou still could've turned it around and parked your car reverse. that's unless something forbids you from doing that on the ceiling ofc. One of my car is rear heavy so turning it around could've worked for me anyway. For my SUV, I would have to park it reverse then.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому +2

      @@ak-iy4yb if I park in reverse, drivers door would be at the wall and I couldn’t get out of the car 😃 This is the only way this would work for me. Others of course may have different situation 👍

    • @ak-iy4yb
      @ak-iy4yb 2 місяці тому

      @@AlfisGarage We all wish there was more than ample space in the garage. I feel you!

  • @tonyvu167191
    @tonyvu167191 2 місяці тому

    I have one bought here in the US 8 yrs ago rate for 5000.00 lb. Pay like $1700.00. I have used it a lot. After multiple used. Hydraulic cylinder is getting weaker. Still work good but I don't trust it locking mechanism. So I only raise up to about 18 to 24 inch and put solid wood blocks under 4 tires just incase hydraulic fail. Raise 18 to 24 inch high is sufficent for most jobs you need to do for your car. I have replaced transmission using that setup. Better be safe than sorry.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Good insight! Thanks!
      Maybe you have an issue with some seal in the pump?

    • @The_Touring_Jedi
      @The_Touring_Jedi 2 місяці тому

      ​@@AlfisGarageI have life insurance...but I would be not working under that thing without a proper security bolt on lock system. Changing tires and some brakes job ok, but going underneath is a death wish for every person with common sense.

  • @Gergus_
    @Gergus_ 2 місяці тому

    Nice video!!! Where did you buy it?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! I bought it in local eshop - if you search for KPN-3500 you could find it. They are made in poland (or assembled in poland)

  • @marcingala.
    @marcingala. 2 місяці тому +2

    Just to clarify - this one has been designed and made in Poland. This is not cheap Chinese ****.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      That's good to hear! Is there any resource online to get that confirmed?

  • @michaelrozic3769
    @michaelrozic3769 21 день тому

    Great video and hmm I would just have turned the entire unit by 180 degrees easier isn't it?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  21 день тому

      Watch my follow up video where I explain turning it around was not a solution for me 👍

  • @danyo1972
    @danyo1972 4 місяці тому +1

    Please do a follow up.Thanks

  • @troydavidson1803
    @troydavidson1803 2 місяці тому +3

    Could you not just turn the lift 180 degrees instead of rerunning the lines? Just an idea. No real front of back to the lift.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      There is actually a front side of the lift - the legs are moving towards the front when it is raising and the car front is usually heavier so it should be at front. I’ll do a follow up and will try to explain, as many people raised the question :)

  • @jack6.0_15
    @jack6.0_15 Місяць тому

    If you are able to drive onto the lift from either side, would turning the lift 180 degrees have worked to get the hoses and wires on the other side?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому +2

      You can drive on to the lift from both sides but Front of the car should be at the front of the lift, due to the way how scissor legs move and cars are usually heavier at the front.
      If I would turn it around, I would have to reverse onto the lift to be able to use it.
      I’ll do a follow up video, as this question was raised couple of times :)

    • @jack6.0_15
      @jack6.0_15 Місяць тому +1

      Thanks Alfie.

    • @xromeodelacruzx
      @xromeodelacruzx Місяць тому +1

      Scissor lifts are universal, made for front, mid, or rear engine cars.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      @@xromeodelacruzx that is of course true 👍

  • @Wayne_Nero
    @Wayne_Nero Місяць тому

    Nice, any link on where to buy?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! This is where I bought it from: www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

  • @maxheadroom1506
    @maxheadroom1506 2 місяці тому

    the metal rods between the 2 are a pain with this lift if you want to roll underneath it. i've seen independent ones not hydraulic and much lighter.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Yeah that’s true, I was considering the indepentent ones, but all of those are supposed to be secured to the floor, which I didn’t want to do. Surely they seem like good option too 👍

  • @terencestephens7485
    @terencestephens7485 2 місяці тому

    Everyone can be turned to how you want it to be including yours.

  • @minjin0259
    @minjin0259 Місяць тому

    OK, this might be a stupid question, but why not just rotate the entire assembly 180 degrees. It looks like you have ramps on the front and the back. That would have put your hoses on the other side, although the control box would have been in the corner nearest the garage door.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Not a stupid question at all!. There is actually a front side of the lift - the legs are moving towards the front when it is raising and the car front is usually heavier so it should be at front. I’ll do a follow up and will try to explain, as many people raised the question :)

  • @adamroutley
    @adamroutley 2 місяці тому

    Do you have a link of where you purchased from?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому +1

      I purchased from a local eshop in Slovakia: www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

  • @c.adamscott2312
    @c.adamscott2312 День тому

    The 2nd car was well in the garage already.... I don't get the issue in the first place 😆

  • @kennymcquinkiss8292
    @kennymcquinkiss8292 Місяць тому

    I like your video .could explanations on assembly good lighting the only thing I don't like , and this is just my criticism ,is the music. I've been a musician for 50 years when I keep hearing the same thing over and over and over again for 20 minutes it really starts to drive me nuts .you could have a little bit of light jazz playing that would be more suitable more calming and probably better for your video just a suggestion . I had to actually turn to sound down just to watch the rest of the video I only got about halfway through before I was ready to either turn it off or just turn down the music . all the best

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching and for feedback 👍

  • @Mufasaa
    @Mufasaa 2 місяці тому

    From Poland 😁

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Yes, it is from Poland, but I think it is rebranded chinese lift 😀 I’m happy to be corrected if this is actually built in Poland 👍

    • @Mufasaa
      @Mufasaa 2 місяці тому

      @@AlfisGarage The lift may be Polish, but the pump is Chinese

  • @seanwallace1972
    @seanwallace1972 3 місяці тому

    Where did you buy it from,any links

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      I bought it from local eshop - www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

    • @seanwallace1972
      @seanwallace1972 3 місяці тому +1

      @@AlfisGarage thank you

  • @user-cx4ll4rj1t
    @user-cx4ll4rj1t Місяць тому

    2.8m is tall enough for a 2 post lift - especially if you dig a half pit (50cm deep would be enough for most cars).

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Well most 2 post lifts that I’ve seen were about 2.8m tall so they would barely fit - but I wouldn’t be able to raise the car much higher anyway - when I raise my M5 to 1 meter with this I have about 30cm left 👍

  • @seweryndymkowski5085
    @seweryndymkowski5085 12 днів тому

    Hello, do you know how to set the lowering speed of the lift with a load?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  12 днів тому

      There is a screw/valve on the hydraulic pump that you either loosen or tighten to change how quickly the fluid flows. There is only 1 setting with or without load. If you set it slower while there is a load, it will be REALLY slow if there is no load.

    • @seweryndymkowski5085
      @seweryndymkowski5085 12 днів тому

      In my case, when the car is on the lift and I want to lower it, it can be said that the car is falling and not lowering, I don't know where to look for the reason. Poland

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  12 днів тому +1

      @@seweryndymkowski5085 that was same for me :D look at my video at 5:50 you can see two “ screws” at the side of the pump - the black is a fitting for hydraulic - and behind it the silver screw is the valve. You need to tighten it a little bit - then test it.

    • @seweryndymkowski5085
      @seweryndymkowski5085 12 днів тому

      I have one more question
      is there a sensor to make the lift slow down more before the end of lowering?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  12 днів тому

      @@seweryndymkowski5085 no there is no such sensor and its not possible to do something like that on simple one way pumps like this.

  • @paulwootton5378
    @paulwootton5378 Місяць тому

    It seems to me that if you had turned the lift through 180 degrees (front to back) all of the hydraulic and electrical connections would have been on the "wall" side?
    What do I know......

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      That is correct, but the lift has front side which should be at the front of the car due to fact that most cars are front heavy. If I would turn it around I would have to reverse onto the lift. I’ll do a follow up video because the question was raised many times :)

  • @deladrierpascal1717
    @deladrierpascal1717 Місяць тому

    Could you tell the price and where you buy it?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      I bought from local eshop: www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

  • @vectra4x4sm
    @vectra4x4sm Місяць тому

    Do you have a link to buy?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      I bought it thru a local eshop: www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

  • @ambydaly5713
    @ambydaly5713 3 місяці тому +1

    Just turn 180degrees?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому +1

      That would mean the lift would be backwards and you’re supposed to have the front of the car at the front of the lift, due to possible weight shift. I reckon that is unlikely to happen, but moving the hoses around wasn’t such a big task, so I rather did it to be on the safe side :)

  • @fulviomastrelia7049
    @fulviomastrelia7049 2 місяці тому

    Name of the liftar?… for USA im in Venezuela

  • @junebrooks665
    @junebrooks665 Місяць тому

    How do you manage to get 3-phase electricity in your home!

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      It is pretty standard over here, all homes have 3 phase (400V) only smaller flats/apartments have usually 1 phase (230V)

    • @junebrooks665
      @junebrooks665 Місяць тому

      @@AlfisGarage wowwww how far are we behind the world here in the UK

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      @@junebrooks665 BTW there are single phase versions of these lifts and they are usually even cheaper. I opted for 3 phase because my single phase breaker for garage is only 16A and the 2.2kW motor could trip that sometimes when starting (at least my compressor does)

  • @ryandass15
    @ryandass15 Місяць тому

    quickjak mighta been a better option imo

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      I can sit underneath the car, while I would still need to lay on the floor under the quickjack.

  • @jonathanoates1972
    @jonathanoates1972 2 місяці тому +2

    i'm curious, instead of removing all the cables and pipes, why didnt you just spin the jack around, there s no front or rear?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому +2

      There is indeed front side of the lift and the front of car should be on the front of the lift, due to weight distribution and the way how legs are moving. I’ll do a follow up video as the question was raised many times :)

    • @frooke2
      @frooke2 2 місяці тому

      @@AlfisGarage Then just back the car in.

    • @roarbhmer5338
      @roarbhmer5338 Місяць тому +1

      Mine looks very similar except mine are black and named Teclift, it is marked in instructions as you mentioned in comments, the cars heavy side ( front) must be on same side as lift cylinder.
      Ill do the same as you in video, thanks for the tip...

  • @jamesbarr7320
    @jamesbarr7320 3 місяці тому

    When its loaded one second will not be enough to ensure that both security latches are fully released, if one get caught the ramp could drop only on one side !!!!!

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. That’s a valid point, I tested it with car and I think I left it somewhere around 1.5sec. I agree if it would be below 1 sec this could cause an issue.
      Having said that, the bottom tubes are synchronizers and should not allow one of the ramps go much lower than the other - but of course I never tested :)
      Have you experienced an issue like that?

    • @Mike-tm9mn
      @Mike-tm9mn 3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for pointing out the timer. Never noticed it before and had some white knuckle moments hoping that the car wouldn't hit the ceiling before it went down. Going to make some adjustments. Thanks

  • @ArmySigs
    @ArmySigs 2 місяці тому

    Wow, never seen one that goes up high enough to actually stand under the car.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      No, this doesn't go that high :) I was sitting under the car. There are however also full height scissor lifts, underneath which you can stand

  • @kingtut5923
    @kingtut5923 3 місяці тому

    Alf put a rubber mat under the metal , no moving or scratching floor.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      Agree and I actually did - I mentioned it in 17:45 of the video. It’s not rubber, but something similar and it really helps to keep the lift from moving around

  • @BobNob1
    @BobNob1 3 місяці тому

    do you have a link

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      I bought it thru a local eshop: www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

  • @user-tx5gv8ig9s
    @user-tx5gv8ig9s Місяць тому

    Скажите номер запчасти электромагнитного подъёма тормаз...если не затруднит

  • @michaelkong2682
    @michaelkong2682 2 місяці тому

    Doing work on the transmission would be a pain with this I would think.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      I hope I will never have to, but it should be doable :)

    • @rossr6616
      @rossr6616 Місяць тому +1

      just add removable platform for center

  • @eddieMurphy11111
    @eddieMurphy11111 3 місяці тому +1

    if you start modifying then you have no warrantee it will always go up before going down to release any locks

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      I agree about the warranty, it is a risk I’m willing to take. Yes, it must go up to release the locks, I understand the principle :)

    • @antoinevandamme6506
      @antoinevandamme6506 2 місяці тому

      @@AlfisGarage Could you not have turned everything 180 degree than the hoses and cables are on the other side.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      @@antoinevandamme6506 you are correct, but the lift would be backwards and car should be at the front of the lift due to weight distribution. I’ll do a follow up video where I’ll explain as the same question was raised by many 👍

  • @josevillarroel9657
    @josevillarroel9657 Місяць тому

    Que seguridad dan de no morir aplastado y si se baje de golpe son 1500 a 2000 kilos sobre mi cabeza 😟😩

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      I will do a review of the lift and its security features etc. Stay tuned! :)

  • @thomashilliard8588
    @thomashilliard8588 Місяць тому

    Link to product?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      I bought it from: www.mantech.sk/noznicovy-zdvihak-kpn-3500-elektromagneticke-zapadky-bez-potreby-kompresora/

  • @totof381
    @totof381 2 місяці тому

    Bonjour,
    Un pont qui est bien pratique pour certains travaux mais, pas très pratique pour faire des gros travaux dessous à cause de sa hauteur minimale ou alors, prévoir une fosse au centre sur la longueur mais ça demanderait un travail en maçonnerie et un calcul pour éviter que le pont ne tombe pas...

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Bonjour, of course you are correct - it is easier to work underneath a two-post lift, but that wouldn't fit in any usual home garage + I couldn't raise the car any higher anyway. Also two post lift takes up a lot more room.
      As you say, you could "dig a hole" but that is not an option for me :)

  • @davidrobinson6353
    @davidrobinson6353 3 місяці тому +32

    Couldn’t you just transfer you electric point to the other wall ,then turn ramp round.🥸

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому +6

      Possibly yes, but if I’d turn the lift around, the front side would be at the door and I would have to backup onto the lift. The engine of the car should be at the front of the lift. Also the hose would be a bit too short to put the control panel the way I wanted.

    • @micktheclick1
      @micktheclick1 Місяць тому

      Or turn it upside down 😂

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      @@micktheclick1 🤣that didn't cross my mind!

    • @josepalacios81
      @josepalacios81 Місяць тому

      Great job.

    • @nomadpack4050
      @nomadpack4050 Місяць тому

      Why not just move it to the opposite side of the garage, save yourself a headache 😂

  • @kawaZR1000
    @kawaZR1000 2 місяці тому

    why didn't you just turn it around instead of reinstalling electric and hydraulics?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому +1

      Front of the car should be at the front of the lift, due to the way how scissor legs move and cars are usually heavier at the front.
      If I would turn it around, I would have to reverse onto the lift to be able to use it.
      I’ll do a follow up video, as this question was raised couple of times :)

  • @warrenpeas
    @warrenpeas 2 місяці тому

    $3000-$4000 USD for this lift?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      No, I paid about 2500 EUR and I think you can find them even cheaper. That's including taxes, shipping, etc. 4000$ should get you a Twin Busch or something similar.

  • @UrbanCha0s
    @UrbanCha0s 2 місяці тому

    Why could you not have just rotated it 180 moving the cables closer the the other wall? Surely that would have been easier?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому +1

      Front of the car should be at the front of the lift, due to the way how scissor legs move and cars are usually heavier at the front.
      If I would turn it around, I would have to reverse onto the lift to be able to use it.
      I’ll do a follow up video, as this question was raised couple of times :)

    • @UrbanCha0s
      @UrbanCha0s 2 місяці тому

      @@AlfisGarage Ok gotcha. Nice work with the transformation anyhow 🙂

  • @user-yx1zc3py3j
    @user-yx1zc3py3j 3 місяці тому

    Why didn't you just rotate unit that would have done the same thing other than moving hoses and cables

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  3 місяці тому

      You can do that too, but front of the car should be at the front of the lift due to cars are mostly front heavy and the rear section of the legs is moving towards the front when your raising the lift.

  • @carymcnutt7455
    @carymcnutt7455 Місяць тому

    Just turn the lift around rather than messing with the tubes and cables.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Not that easy, because the lift has a front and rear side and the front is capable for more weight. Since most cars are front heavy, the car front needs to be at the front of the lift. I’m actually surprised how many people have raised this question. I’ll do a follow up video where I’ll try to explain.

  • @user-vr8oq4ox2s
    @user-vr8oq4ox2s 2 місяці тому

    WHY COULDNT YOU SPIN THE WHOLE THING ROUND TO GET THE CABLES ON THE OTHER SIDE ?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      There is actually a front side of the lift - the legs are moving towards the front when it is raising and the car front is usually heavier so it should be at front. I’ll do a follow up and will try to explain, as many people raised the question :)

  • @junebrooks665
    @junebrooks665 Місяць тому

    Its a great video, but the bloody music is driving me crazy

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Will try and improve on that ✌️

  • @bobhearn7402
    @bobhearn7402 Місяць тому

    I don't know from what I see. The thing has wheels. All you have to do is spin it around the other way and your wires would be on the other side. Against the wall tinstead, you instead, you spend 10 hours disconnecting everything moving it to the other side which was I don't think of it anyway, whatever you want to do that's all I would have done was just spun the damn thing around. Easy peasy

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      I wish it would be that easy :) The lift has its front and back side - the way how the legs move, the front can handle more weight and that is why the front of the car should be on the front side of the lift. If I would turn it around, I would have to reverse onto the lift. BTW - it may seem a bigger struggle than it was, but I swapped the lines and cables in about an hour and half... and that was with filming.

  • @jimreid4599
    @jimreid4599 2 місяці тому

    instead of redoing the hydo lins why dont you just spin the lift around

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      There is actually a front side of the lift - the legs are moving towards the front when it is raising and the car front is usually heavier so it should be at front. I’ll do a follow up and will try to explain, as many people raised the question :)

  • @stephenpowell6001
    @stephenpowell6001 2 місяці тому

    Couldn't you just use it on the otherside of the garage? Then all the lines would be on the outside garage wall and not in the center.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Of course that would be the easiest, but I have a door to the house on that side, so it wouldn't be practical for me - and I simply wanted to have the lift exactly where it is :) BTW, changing over the lines was really simple.

    • @stephenpowell6001
      @stephenpowell6001 2 місяці тому

      I understand, thanks for the reply.@@AlfisGarage

  • @johngeorgiou7712
    @johngeorgiou7712 Місяць тому

    why didn't you just simply turn the hole unit around and face the other way ????

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      The lift has a front side and the front of the car should be at the front of the lift due to weight distribution.

  • @johnarmstrong2020
    @johnarmstrong2020 2 місяці тому

    omg all you had to do was rotate the whole lift with pipes coming out by the wall lol

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      No, actually not. The lift would be backwards.

  • @tonyjohnson7320
    @tonyjohnson7320 2 місяці тому

    Could you not of just turned the whole thing around 180 degrees?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      There is actually a front side of the lift - the legs are moving towards the front when it is raising and the car front is usually heavier so it should be at front. I’ll do a follow up and will try to explain, as many people raised the question :)

  • @raaah
    @raaah Місяць тому

    I don’t get it you mentioned how you were concerned about #Warranty and that’s why you didn’t buy from China, you definitely don’t have any warranty now you cut up the wires

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Fair question, but depending on what goes wrong, cutting up the cables may or may not be related to the warranty claim. Also, i could still put everything back as it was - I didn’t do any irreversible changes.

  • @paulnewman3406
    @paulnewman3406 2 місяці тому

    Don’t know if I’d feel safe under that

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      That’s a fair point, but it is certainly safer than jack stands and in my view safer than many other alternatives. The metal used is thick and as long as both safety locks are engaged, it is not going to collapse. 👍

    • @paulnewman3406
      @paulnewman3406 2 місяці тому +1

      Might be worth considering getting one then

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      @@paulnewman3406 you can always add additional layers of support/safety. I’ll share some of my ideas on additional safety options in a follow up video.

    • @paulnewman3406
      @paulnewman3406 2 місяці тому

      Excellent

  • @terencestephens7485
    @terencestephens7485 2 місяці тому

    Why didn't you just turn it around ???????

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Because these lifts have front and rear side and the car front should be at front of the lift due to weight distribution and how the legs are moving. I’ll do a follow up video, as the question was asked many times, so stay tuned!

  • @robertodeniro486
    @robertodeniro486 Місяць тому

    I don't know why the UA-cam Algo want me to watch this video... Have you paid for it ?

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      I don’t know why it gets recommended 😂

    • @robertodeniro486
      @robertodeniro486 Місяць тому +1

      @@AlfisGarage
      Ok, i was curious.
      Hope you the best with your chanel.
      Bye

  • @australiaprisonisland9156
    @australiaprisonisland9156 2 місяці тому

    Why don't you put down a rubber mat. You have a tiled floor hardly ideal. You'll crack a tile soon enough.

  • @joered1249
    @joered1249 2 місяці тому

    Could you not just turn the lift around and put the ramps on the other end rather than all that extra work

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      Front of the car should be at the front of the lift, due to the way how scissor legs move and cars are usually heavier at the front.
      If I would turn it around, I would have to reverse onto the lift to be able to use it.
      I’ll do a follow up video, as this question was raised couple of times :)

  • @xromeodelacruzx
    @xromeodelacruzx Місяць тому

    You could have just spun it around 180 degrees.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      There is actually a front side of the lift - the legs are moving towards the front when it is raising and the car front is usually heavier so it should be at front. I’ll do a follow up and will try to explain, as many people raised the question :)

  • @Nite-owl
    @Nite-owl Місяць тому

    First question: Which country has 3 phase 400v power supply in homes? 😳

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому +1

      I'm in Slovakia, most houses have 3 phase power supply and I think this is true for many countries in Europe :) Apartments/flats have usually 1 phase - but even for those you can request to have 3 phase installed.

    • @Nite-owl
      @Nite-owl Місяць тому

      @@AlfisGarage Interesting. It's 220 in UK and I don't think I've ever seen power adaptors for sale meant for Europe other than 220 or 240 (old UK domestic voltage) Google also seems to think that the voltage used throughout Europe has been harmonised at 230v since January 2003 (though it does state that it doesn't mean there has been a real change in the supply) Certainly in the UK 3 phase is only really found in commercial buildings such as garages/machine shops etc.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому +2

      @@Nite-owl Of course we have 230V - that's the usual 1 phase voltage in any home :)... it was 220V in the past... but it has been standardized as you say to 230V now..... when you have 3 phases of 230V, across the phases you would measure 400V (in the past it was 380v)

  • @CENSOREDFORSPEAKINGTRUTHS4380
    @CENSOREDFORSPEAKINGTRUTHS4380 2 місяці тому +1

    I wouldn’t trust a made in china lift at all ! No way.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      That is fair and I would agree if it would rely only on hydraulics or electronics.
      However with mechanical locks, there is not much that can go wrong - the steel is thick and strong and I guess steel is a steel, regardless of where is it made :)

  • @pmfilmsUK
    @pmfilmsUK 3 місяці тому +1

    What am I doing with my life

  • @carymcnutt7455
    @carymcnutt7455 Місяць тому

    Just screwed up that warranty.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      It depends, I didn’t do any irreversible changes, so I could put it back as it was + I didn’t do anything to any of the components or mechanics.

  • @galesams4205
    @galesams4205 Місяць тому +1

    I don't like it, worked in a hydraulic shop , anything from broken hose to blowed out china packing, that is made. They are better and safer lifts on the market than this.

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  Місяць тому

      Thanks for feedback. Any suggestion what to replace/ how to make it better?

    • @ManuMi-ej2uc
      @ManuMi-ej2uc Місяць тому

      In fact you don't know nothing about scissors lift

  • @knightstemplar2437
    @knightstemplar2437 3 місяці тому +2

    wow sorry couldn't watch any more than 12mins that got dam stupid sound loop....🤬🤯 and just a little reminder always stagger soldier joints? it makes my teeth itch seeing side by side🙈

  • @lubosdeere
    @lubosdeere 3 місяці тому

    Ahoj. Čo ťa stála táto sranda?

  • @derekmurray7221
    @derekmurray7221 3 місяці тому +4

    If you are going to do this kind of work, take them stupid things off your feet and put some proper shoes on.

    • @Mike-tm9mn
      @Mike-tm9mn 3 місяці тому

      Yeah, I totally get that. I watch videos on lifts to inspect other people's footwear as well.

  • @venenareligioest410
    @venenareligioest410 2 місяці тому

    Put your hand up if you would get under a CHINESE car lift 😱😱😱

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому +1

      🤚i do 😀

    • @venenareligioest410
      @venenareligioest410 2 місяці тому

      @@AlfisGarageAre you insured ? ☹️

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      @@venenareligioest410 i am, but I still don’t want to die 🥹
      I see your point and if safety would be only electronics or hydraulics, I wouldn’t trust it, but this has mechanical locks and steel is thick enough - so far it is working just fine :)
      I’m by no means saying everyone should buy one like this - there are surely better lifts available, but I’ve been looking at name brand lifts and I didn’t see any added value.

  • @vesaparkkonen4279
    @vesaparkkonen4279 2 місяці тому

    If it can't take 3000kg, I'm out

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      This one should be to up 3500kg

  • @puddlespityparty3829
    @puddlespityparty3829 Місяць тому

    A lot of extra stupid work for nothing how about just turn it around I'll move it over the other side of the garage

  • @pssa3215
    @pssa3215 2 місяці тому +1

    This will never work on german cars hahahaha epic fail

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      I don't know what you mean - what will never work? The lift??

    • @pssa3215
      @pssa3215 2 місяці тому

      @@AlfisGarage yes because german cars will be destroyed by this lift

    • @AlfisGarage
      @AlfisGarage  2 місяці тому

      @@pssa3215 I don't understand why they would be destroyed ? so far I'm using it mainly on my BMW M5

    • @pssa3215
      @pssa3215 Місяць тому

      @@AlfisGarage try audi or vw

  • @jbspassion6227
    @jbspassion6227 3 місяці тому +5

    nice safety shoes 😂😂😂 very stupid 🤦