Canopy Lifts

[GoToSleep]

for those with canopies on large tanks, what kind of lifts do you use get them on and off (up and down)?

[mukymuk]

I built a 4x4 once that I had to rig a cable and pully system to raise. Worked pretty well.

[monotreme_man]

several people have recommended lifts like these

http://store.philaboat.com/philboat/drilldown.php?ProdClass=Hardware&PriCat=Lift%20Supports&SecCat=Gas%20Springs%20-%20Ball%20Socket&MfrNum=21025

[GoToSleep]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15575116#post15575116 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by monotreme_man
several people have recommended lifts like these

http://store.philaboat.com/philboat/drilldown.php?ProdClass=Hardware&PriCat=Lift%20Supports&SecCat=Gas%20Springs%20-%20Ball%20Socket&MfrNum=21025

Those gas struts or springs aren't exactly what I was thinking of. I'm looking for a way to lift the canopy straight up off of the tank.

I do appreciate the link though because something like that would be nice to make raising the door at the front of the canopy easier. I considered looking in an auto parts store for something like this but these will probably hold up better arround salt water.

[JCURRY@WESKETCH]

I think you want something like this:
http://www.bikerackshops.com/PBH-1R.html

[crazzyreefer]

I have a electric actuator, but it only moves 12" you can buy ones to 36"....so Im going to use a 110v wench in the attic and lift it from 2 cables, quite easy and cheap, about 100.00 ...

[RegalAngel]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15575470#post15575470 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JCURRY@WESKETCH
I think you want something like this:
http://www.bikerackshops.com/PBH-1R.html


I like this one even better:
http://www.amazon.com/Racor-PBH-1R-Ceiling-Mounted-Bike-Lift/dp/B00006JBL3

http://www.prohoists.com/1_-_Bike_Garage_Storage_Lift-_bicycle_hoist
:)

[RegalAngel]

Similar, but heavy duty:

http://www.bacindustries.com/storage.html

[OC CJ]

I'm going to be installing an electric winch in my attach this weekend that will lift my canopy. Only $50 bucks from harbor freight.

[lastlight]

Yeah I keep posting this. Honestly just trying to help since it's been a hot topic lately:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1674506