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
I'm looking into Sure Hands lift system. Check out there .com Smile Everyday On Aug 30, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Don Smith wrote: > 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 > > > Fro

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 On t

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

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Fragile
Not sure if hydraulic fluid comes in different weights like motor oil, but it's available at most hardware stores. Getting it in the cylinder is another thing. Hydraulic cylinders can be bought online, picking the right one might be tricky. Looking at daltonhydraulic.com, they all look like the

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
-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 under my bed. What kind of fluid is used? How can I get that fluid stain out of

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
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 under my bed. What kind of fluid is used? How can I get that fluid stain out of my indoor/outdoor carpet with

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Fragile
Have you noticed if it's leaking any hydraulic fluid? On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:08 PM, Gmail wrote: > Oh, it most definitely is getting weak. 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 be

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-29 Thread Derrick Winegardner
i had to replace a .50 cent o-ring in my hoyer lifts pump. luckily a friend stopped by and did it himself. what was really weird was he had the o-ring in his pocket. he had no idea of my problem. like, who the hell walks around with a small o-ring in their pocket? On 8/28/2013 9:49 PM, Gmail w

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
My hoyer has a hand pump. Last week it started not going as high and was making a "different" sound. I'm not taking any chances, so , like I said, I'm renting a hoyer until I get a new one. It going to cost mr $120 per month. Bobbie Smile Everyday On Aug 28, 2013, at 9:13 PM, wheelch...@aol.c

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread wheelchair
Bobbie, does yours have a motor or a hand pump? Best Wishes In a message dated 8/28/2013 8:08:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com writes: Oh, it most definitely is getting weak. Bobbie Smile Everyday On Aug 28, 2013, at 9:02 PM, RONALD L PRACHT <_r.pracht@sbcglobal

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lifts

2013-08-28 Thread wheelchair
Some models of Hoyer may have a motor, but most use the hydraulic cylinder to actuate the lift arm. A further explanation by Bobbie, might help. Best Wishes In a message dated 8/28/2013 8:02:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, r.pra...@sbcglobal.net writes: sounds like not enough power, mot

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
Oh, it most definitely is getting weak. 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 > > From: Gmail > To: quad-list@eskimo.com > Sent: Wednesday, Au

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 as

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

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: [QUAD-L]

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

2004-08-26 Thread b.hickey
http://www.guldmann.com/index.php?module=K2Sections&type=user&func=display&sid=523     Hi Bobbie, I have a Guldmann Pontus 10'x10' freestanding lift. There's enough room for my twin bed, wheelchair and my Jacuzzi tub (30"x72" with 9 adjustable jets... ($1,000 of the best dollars I ever investe