Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts w/ butt clearance

2013-09-05 Thread Quadius
I have a similar problem with clearance. I often put to bed down as far as it can go and I still scrape the bed going in. Then again, I am around 6'2", although some say around 6'3". On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:53 PM, Gmail wrote: > Hi All, >Who all use's a hoyer type lift to transfer i

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

2013-08-30 Thread Gmail
he pump > > Don > > > From: Fragile > To: quad-list > Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 3:14 PM > Subject: [QUAD-L] hoyer lifts > > On the subject of Hoyer lifts... > > Got my first one about a week ago. I know the sling I got with it isn't > going to w

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

2013-08-30 Thread Don Smith
Ya I do and if I'm not careful I well scratch the inside of my knee on the release lever or the rivet on the handle where it attaches to the pump Don From: Fragile To: quad-list Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 3:14 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Quadius
I just turned slightly to the side so that I don't hit the tubing. I have 6'3" and I'm able to do it. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 6:14 PM, Fragile wrote: > On the subject of Hoyer lifts... > > Got my first one about a week ago. I know the sling I got with it isn't > going to work because I'd have

Re: [QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Gmail
Yes, I do. I'm hoping to buy one that has a long enough "boom" so I don't hit my feet. Bobbie Smile Everyday On Aug 29, 2013, at 6:14 PM, Fragile wrote: > On the subject of Hoyer lifts... > > Got my first one about a week ago. I know the sling I got with it isn't > going to work because

[QUAD-L] hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Fragile
On the subject of Hoyer lifts... Got my first one about a week ago. I know the sling I got with it isn't going to work because I'd have to sit on it while in my chair. Before buying a sling that I think will work I decided to give it a try. When I'm in the sling, I can't turn facing the hydraul

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Fragile
ie >> >> ron >> >>*From:* Gmail >> *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com >> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:46 PM >> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts >> >> Hi All, >> My hoyer lift is not going as high as it usually dose and makes a >> odd sound. Dose anybody know what it could be? >> I'm have a lift delivered tomorrow to rent until I look into buying a >> new one, >> Bobbie >> >> Smile Everyday >> >> >> >

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Gmail
te out today as it is the first >> day in a couple of weeks that is not completely smoky from the fires in >> California. >> Joan >> >> From: Gmail [mailto:bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:36 AM >> To: Fragile >> C

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Derrick Winegardner
is getting weak bobbie ron *From:*Gmail mailto:bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com>> *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com <mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:46 PM *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts Hi All, My ho

RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Joan Anglin
: Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:36 AM To: Fragile Cc: quad-list Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts Yes, as a matter of fact just the other day. I was up and saw a dark spot on the floor that I never saw before. When I'm in bed the hoyer is stored in that spot but when I'm up it is un

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Gmail
k. Bobbie >> >> Smile Everyday >> >> On Aug 28, 2013, at 9:02 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: >> >>> sounds like not enough power, motor going bad or a gear, i bet the motor >>> is getting weak bobbie >>> >>> ron >>> >>>

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Fragile
motor going bad or a gear, i bet the motor > is getting weak bobbie > > ron > >*From:* Gmail > *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:46 PM > *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts > > Hi All, > My hoyer lift is not going as high as it u

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Derrick Winegardner
ehumphre...@gmail.com>> *To:* quad-list@eskimo.com <mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:46 PM *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts Hi All, My hoyer lift is not going as high as it usually dose and makes a odd sound. Dose anybody know

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread Gmail
For those of you that use a lift system, what do you have and recommend? I'm 5'8" 150 With this hoyer, the bad one, I have always hit my feet on the bar. What would I look for in the description to get one that has a longer boom? And is the boom the arm's length? Bobbie Smile Everyday On Aug

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread Gmail
y > > On Aug 28, 2013, at 9:02 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: > >> sounds like not enough power, motor going bad or a gear, i bet the motor is >> getting weak bobbie >> >> ron >> >> From: Gmail >> To: quad-list@eskimo.com >> Sent: Wednesd

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread wheelchair
to:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts Hi All, My hoyer lift is not going as high as it usually dose and makes a odd sound. Dose anybody know what it could be? I'm have a lift delivered tomorrow to rent until I look into buying a

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread wheelchair
, motor going bad or a gear, i bet the motor is getting weak bobbie ron From: Gmail To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts Hi All, My hoyer lift is not going as high as it usually dose and makes a odd sound. Dose anybody

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
biehumphre...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:24 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts A Hoyer lift uses a hydraulic cylinder to lift the main arm bar.  Over many seasons of use, the seal, dries out and starts to fail by not lifting as high as it once did.  Som

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread Gmail
om > Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:46 PM > Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts > > Hi All, > My hoyer lift is not going as high as it usually dose and makes a odd > sound. Dose anybody know what it could be? > I'm have a lift delivered tomorrow to rent until I loo

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
sounds like not enough power, motor going bad or a gear,  i bet the motor is getting weak bobbie   ron From: Gmail To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts Hi All,       My hoyer lift is not going

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread wheelchair
A Hoyer lift uses a hydraulic cylinder to lift the main arm bar. Over many seasons of use, the seal, dries out and starts to fail by not lifting as high as it once did. Sometimes the cylinder can be rebuilt by a speciality company. Most times its just easier to replace it. Best Wishes

[QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread Gmail
Hi All, My hoyer lift is not going as high as it usually dose and makes a odd sound. Dose anybody know what it could be? I'm have a lift delivered tomorrow to rent until I look into buying a new one, Bobbie Smile Everyday

[QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts w/ butt clearance

2013-08-22 Thread Gmail
Hi All, Who all use's a hoyer type lift to transfer into bed? I do. I'm having a little trouble with getting it high enough for my butt to clear the mattress ... only by about 1 1/2" I'm assuming they make them so my butt could clear easily? I bought a brand new smaller sling and that is

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2004-08-27 Thread Liz
Hoyer is a brand name.  Use patient lifter.  Sure hands makes one I want...a tad expensive but I'm attempting to see if VR willl kick in. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:01 PM Subject: [Q

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts and hot tubbin.... :-)

2004-08-26 Thread b.hickey
hursday, August 26, 2004 3:01 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts Hi friends,    I need to start looking into hoyer lifts. Can you guys give me suggestions and links so I can do my homework. I'm looking for the kind that I do NOT sit on all day.     Thanks, Bobbie

[QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2004-08-26 Thread wheelchair
Have you also consider a Shara Lift by Century Arjo. Costs more but well worth the investment. W In a message dated 8/26/04 5:02:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hi friends, I need to start looking into hoyer lifts. Can you guys give me suggestions and links so I can do my homework. I'm

[QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2004-08-26 Thread Bobbie299
Hi friends,    I need to start looking into hoyer lifts. Can you guys give me suggestions and links so I can do my homework. I'm looking for the kind that I do NOT sit on all day.     Thanks, Bobbie