110V Vs 220V

[Don Jordan]

I know this is a silly question and I should know the answer - but I don't. So there. I have always wanted a lift and I'm old enough, I've worked hard, saved money so I'm going to get one. It's a "BendPak Model HD-9ST Four Post lift". The salesman asked if I wanted 110 or 220. What's the difference? Will it matter in the operation of the lift? Are there pros and cons? I have to wait 2 weeks for the concrete to cure so I'm not in a big rush. Just a little excited and anxious.

[Dodgeb4ya]

The 110V model is a little bit slower-not much. I have a BP HD14 220V and a Rotary 12,000-it too a 220. I always tend to gop a Bit heavy duty as it seems to last longer.. Search the "Garage Journal" site for tons of info on 4 post lifts.

[dezeldoc]

Biggest difference is on 220 you will use about half the amps as you will with 110. If you have 220 go with it as you will be happier in the long run.

Edited March 13, 2013 by dezeldoc

[Andydodge]

Standard household connection here in Oz is 240volts, but you can get 415 volts connected to run heavy duty garage & workshop  equipement..........andyd

[Don Coatney]

I would suggest you use 220V service if you have 220V service available in your building? If you do not know I would suggest you contact an electrician.

[Plymouthy Adams]

suggeest you study where in the shop you going to locate the lift..personally I have found that the best place is to have the electrical outlet handing from the ceiling so as not to have to trip over the power wire as you walk about doing your work..also a retractable air hose if you have piped compressed air should be at the front corner  of the lift along with a retractable electrical drop light..I have mine all mounted to the overhead joists..I also operate my lift with 110 power and there has never been an issue ...as it is just a motor spinning a hydraulic pump...

[Don Jordan]

Thank you for your comments. I spoke to the general contractor who wired the garage. He gave me a long explanation and at the end said 110 would be good enough. 2 to 3 weeks - I feel like a little kid at Christmas.

[Mike Petersen]

If you are ever going to buy any welding equipment in the future then go with 220.

Edited March 14, 2013 by Mike Petersen

[Don Coatney]

Thank you for your comments. I spoke to the general contractor who wired the garage. He gave me a long explanation and at the end said 110 would be good enough. 2 to 3 weeks - I feel like a little kid at Christmas.

When you built the garage did you specify what you wanted?

[Don Jordan]

When the garage was built the contractor put in a 220 breaker in case I would ever need one. For as much as I will use the lift he suggested that 110 would suit my needs.