This video introduces you to the basics of rigging and lifting for domestic purposes. A custom-built, simple, wall/railing mountable, portable, manual static-boom DIY hoist is used along with standard rigging and lifting equipment which is readily available in the market.
You'll be introduced to the following equipment and concepts to help you get started in solutioning your own lifting requirements:
1. A custom-built, portable, DIY Static-Boom Hoist
2. Carabiners, a.k.a., spring hooks, snap hooks
3. Load Hook
4. Pulleys and Mechanical Advantage
5. Rope - the line used to apply force to raise or lower a load
6. Polyester Webbing Slings and how to hitch the slings to your load
7. Using a tag line to stabilize a load while lifting or lowering
8. Other safety recommendations
See this setup in action while being used to lift a sintex water tank up to the roof of a building safely.
This setup can of course be generally useful for any type of domestic lifting requirements, like groceries, food and e-commerce packages that get delivered to the ground floor of your building, or moving furniture up or down multiple floors, etc.,.
Disclaimer: The scope of this is for domestic use for small to moderate loads only. I take no responsibility for the outcomes of your actions - please take all recommended precautions and exercise good judgement and make your own decisions.
22 ноя 2021