We have one of Harbor Freight's little 440 lb. hoists that we set up for a dedicated task. Recently it started doing something that has me scratching various parts of my anatomy.
Let's say your lifting a load and stop. Then you realize it's not high enough so you hit the up button again. Sometimes it does exactly what you expect. Other times it will do a slow controlled descent, even while your thumb is on the up button.
My first thought was a brake problem, but then I realized that when the hoist is activated the brake is energized, so it has no braking action in either direction. Only when you let off of the button does the brake slam shut.
I know that several members here are using these little hoists for uses just like we do. Have any of you run into this problem? All thoughts are welcome.
Scotty
Let's say your lifting a load and stop. Then you realize it's not high enough so you hit the up button again. Sometimes it does exactly what you expect. Other times it will do a slow controlled descent, even while your thumb is on the up button.
My first thought was a brake problem, but then I realized that when the hoist is activated the brake is energized, so it has no braking action in either direction. Only when you let off of the button does the brake slam shut.
I know that several members here are using these little hoists for uses just like we do. Have any of you run into this problem? All thoughts are welcome.
Scotty
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