Recent content by Nathan.D

They should be placed in the same locations as normal swivel casters unless I'm misunderstanding what you mean by "zero-throw", I've added a picture to my last reply for reference.

6 casters per platform, one in each corner and two in the middle (all evenly spaced). Through-bolt with carriage bolts EDIT: Here's a reasonably good picture from google:

Should be no problem combining zero-throw and swivel as long as they're the same height, or you can use plywood to shim to the same height.

First off I apologize for being confrontational and naive in my post, it wasn't intended.I reached out to the previous owners, and the hoists have been certified in the past year, but I still won't use them until they're re-certified for us. I'll be paying out-of-pocket to ensure it gets done...

I've done heaps of electrical work on other equipment, no worries there.They're in great shape, it's only the control lead that's cut on both. I'm only concerned with making them clean and usable. As-is I have to use wire nuts every time I want to connect the pickle which is the worst solution...

The original (cut) cables coming from the hoist to connect to the pickle are 4-conductor, and L14-20 is the only 4-conductor plug I've seen on other pickles. The hoists work fine without the 4th (ground) wire, and this is the entire point of the post: I'm wondering if it's okay to go with a...

Please stop spamming the thread if you don't have any new advice or information. This is not an "is electricity dangerous" post, and being obtuse is not helpful.

There isn't a snowball's chance in hell I could afford a visit, much less a repair, from any technician. I can fix it myself, and I know how to. I'm asking if not running the ground to the pickle will kill me someday.

No pictures on hand, it's an old CM 300lb. Looks and works exactly like the newer ones as far as I know, would have originally used a L14-20 plug. Only difference is it's missing the ground between pickle and hoist, still runs as it should.

My theater just bought 2x 120v 1/4-ton chain hoists for a good bargain. They work, but the wiring they came with is held together by wire nuts, electrical tape, and prayers. Notably some old 10/3 cable was used to replace the cable that connects the pickle. This was achieved by leaving the...