Racor PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift 4-by-4-Foot Cable-Lifted Storage Rack
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Manufacturer: RacorModel: PHL-1R
Color: Black
Product features:
- Roof-mounted garage stock rack; pulley system raises and lowers for easy access
- Lifts and stores up to 250 pounds high above garage floor without using a ladder
- Heavy-duty steel support beams; assembly required
- Includes support beams, 4 by 4 platform, winding axle, vinyl coated steel cable, mounting hardware
- 4-square-foot storage platform; 76 pounds; 1-year limited warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Racor PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift 4-by-4-Foot Cable-Lifted Storage Rack
Customer Review: > 2 yrs on: 33% failure rate, but I can't live without them...
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased 6 units in June 2008; all six were installed by Christmas 2008.
Value: After more than 2 years of use, I'm totally sold on the value of elevated storage to help keep the garage clutter-free.
Nuisance: Raising and lowering the Racor platforms takes a surprising amount of time, calories, and muscle.
Issue: As of New Years 2011, two of the units' gearboxes have failed. The crank turns, but the lift shaft/cable drum doesn't. Both became progressively more difficult to operate over time, then failed abruptly.
Question: I'd like to hear what you think would work out better in the long run -- look into replacing these gearboxes if they're available as replacement parts, or completely replace the lifts with another model as they break? Amazon is carrying Garage Gator GGR220 220-Pound Capacity Residential Motorized Storage System with Garage Gator GGR3672PS Platform Accessory for GGR220 for a little over twice the price. It is said to lift 220 lbs, and the 3 ft x 6 ft platform appears to be a better fit for my space. With about 1/2 inch clearance on each side, the Racor requires a bit of care in loading, raising, and lowering.
Also, I'm not sure if it would be smart or very silly to open the remaining functional gearboxes and pack them with some kind of lubricant like wheel bearing grease. On the minus side, they don't seem to have any seals on the pinions, and who wants petroleum stains on garage floors or on storage items? Any thoughts?
Other Background:
I don't think the load is much greater than 150 lbs per platform. I mounted them above the garage doors, so they only have about two feet of space between platform and ceiling. That allows only one layer of storage bins. Decorations predominate: Christmas decorations, Halloween decorations, Fall decorations, etc. These tend to be fairly bulky, but not very dense or heavy. For example, wire/lighted reindeer take up a lot of space, but weight very little.
I probably only raise/lower each one 3-4 times a year (I group things together so each platform is particular to a season). I don't recall the failed ones getting used any more than the others.
Blackened metal dust leaks out of both failed gearboxes. Taking one apart, the worm center tooth looks shiny and a little flat, while the drive pinion teeth look worn very thin, with 3 or 4 broken off at the drive point. The fingers get slightly black when handling the gears, but it's not clear if the lubricant (if any) is graphite, dried out petroleum product, or what? I'll go out on a limb and say that it doesn't seem as if the gearbox has enough lubricant to prevent excessive wear from relatively modest usage.
The platforms are mounted in pairs straddling each side of the garage door opener, between the door's roller tracks. This makes good use of a space that is typically unused in a high ceiling garage. When a platform is lowered, the garage door cannot be allowed to open, or it would strike the cables. We activate the garage door opener lock whenever a platform is down.
I would have loved to see an electric motor with an integral planetary gearbox available as a bolt-on option for these units. They've certainly been on the market long enough to warrant this sort of development from an active vendor who's always upgrading and improving their stock.
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Description of Racor PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift 4-by-4-Foot Cable-Lifted Storage Rack
This ceiling-mounted garage elevator lets you load and lift storage items overhead, out of the way, without a ladder. Simply load the 4-by-4-foot steel platform while you safely stand on the ground, then raise it to the ceiling by cranking the handle. It's great for boxes, tires, large tools, snowblowers, ladders, lumber, third-row car seats, canoes, kayaks, and more.The RacorPro PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift Storage Rack lets you load and lift heavy items to the ceiling for storage without the need for a ladder. It helps to free up valuable floor space in your garage or storage area and allows you to store heavier items, such as furniture, lawn mowers, tires, canoes, snow throwers, and more. The heavy-duty 4-by-4-foot platform is built to last and provides 16 square feet of additional storage space in your garage or storage area.
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 The heavy-duty design can handle 250 pounds. View larger. |
 Raising and lowering heavy items takes minimal effort, thanks to the lift's unique pulley system. View larger. |
The PHL-1R is both tough and durable, and it's built to handle heavier items up to 250 pounds. The heavy-duty steel support beams and 4-by-4-foot platform are made from high-quality materials that are made to handle tough loads and provide years of consistent performance. The unit is built to lower 8 feet from the ceiling, accommodating storage spaces with taller ceilings. The drill driver attachment allows you to raise and lower the platform using your own drill.
The unique pulley system makes it easy to raise and lower heavy items with minimal effort on your part. With a durable winding axle that works in conjunction with the pulleys and strong nylon cables, the PHL-1R handles the brunt of the weight so you don't have to, while raising or lowering the platform quickly and smoothly.
Safety Lock Ensures Safety and Stability
The innovative safety lock ensures that the load stays locked into place when fully raised to the ceiling. Simply use the winding crank to engage the safety lock when the platform is raised to its highest position, and use the winding crank's integrated hook to disengage the safety lock and safely lower the platform.
An Additional 16 Square Feet of Storage Space for Your Garage
The PHL-1R's tough 4-by-4-foot platform gives you an additional 16 square feet of valuable storage space in your garage or storage area. This allows you to store your lawn mower out of the way during the winter or to store your snow thrower during the summer months, clearing valuable floor space and creating tidier, more useful quarters.
The RacorPro PHL-1R HeavyLift Storage Rack measures 49.25 x 17.5 x 7.25 inches (packaged) and weighs 74 pounds (packaged). It comes in a smooth black finish and includes all necessary hardware. Additional tools required for installation include: stud finder (for drywall ceilings), adjustable or box end wrench, socket wrench, cordless drill/driver, Phillips screwdriver, pencil, and a 4-foot straightedge or chalkline.
What's in the Box
Winding crank assembly, two arm assemblies, two cable assemblies (including nylon cables), three wire grids, two wire beam supports, center spindle square end, center spindle round end, gear drive, Allen wrench, four end caps, 20 hex bolts, four Allen head screws, two hex head screws, two fender washers, eight long machine bolts, 16 washers, eight nuts, 12 "J" hooks, 12 washers, 12 nuts.
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