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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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Is CE approval a good guide to a quality product ? I am looking at car lifts and am trying to access what the build quality is , no idea who makes any of it as it doesn't say !
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The Chinese will copy CE labelling, so beware of Copies.
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I know, from an electronics point of view, that many products from the Far East do not meet CE standards under certain circumstances. However, part of the approval is to provide self certification that standards, such as EMC, are met. Unfortunately, self certification is a nonsense in many cases...
All I can suggest is that you buy from a reputable company/brand.
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I have a Chinese 4 post lift and I doubt the CE mark means much. A bit crude is how I would sum up the quality.
The mechanical safety stops are good enough but I had to sort the release mechanism out in order to get it to work well. I've had it 6 years plus now and the only thing that's gone is one of the capacitors on the pump motor. But what do you expect for about £1750?
A great piece of kit.
My advice would be to see some installed, then you'll get a good idea of the quality and which type will fit your needs. You're welcome to see mine but I'm sure you'll find some nearer to you.
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I have a Chinese 4 post lift and I doubt the CE mark means much. A bit crude is how I would sum up the quality.
The mechanical safety stops are good enough but I had to sort the release mechanism out in order to get it to work well. I've had it 6 years plus now and the only thing that's gone is one of the capacitors on the pump motor. But what do you expect for about £1750?
A great piece of kit.
My advice would be to see some installed, then you'll get a good idea of the quality and which type will fit your needs. You're welcome to see mine but I'm sure you'll find some nearer to you.
Cheers
John
Thanks John !
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Is a free standing single post lift safe? Not for me. Cheers John
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Is a free standing single post lift safe? Not for me. Cheers John I haven't got the room for a 3.3m width lift which all 2 or 4 posters need .
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I don't know what lifts you're looking at but mine is 2660mm over the feet on the legs. The power pack does make things a bit wider but this can be moved if required.
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John
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