[RE-wrenches] Lifting the PowerFlo 16

[William Miller]

Jeremy:



Attached is a photo of how we use a come-along for these types of lifting.
The goal is to avoid the loss of lifting range if the come-along were
hanging down from the strut.  If it is not obvious, that is 1-5/8 strut on
the ceiling.  The strut is in compression.  Of course the attachments for
the strut need to be robust enough to support the load.  The eyes need to
resist side loading.  A shouldered eye is desirable for this capability.



The home-made contraption on top of the Envy inverter is essentially a
spreader-bar.  The intention is to direct the loads parallel to the side of
the inverter to prevent the high vector loads realize if using a sling.



Lifting heavy items is a part of this trade.  I have invested in a
forklift, gantry crane and a lot of chain hoists, slings, heavy dollies and
etc. over the years.  There has been a lot of innovation.  I should write
an article.



William



William Miller

Miller Solar

www.millersolar.com

CA License C-10 77398



*From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
Behalf Of *All Solar via RE-wrenches
*Sent:* Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:00 AM
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*Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Lifting the PowerFlo 16



For those of you that have wall mounted the PF 16 battery, can you share
techniques and or equipment methods?

I can get my engine hoist into the building and I was hoping to sling the
battery to get it up there. Plan is to mount one above another with 10-12”
of clearance.

 Does MidnitePower make anything for this ?

Jeremy Rodriguez
All Solar Inc.
Penrose CO
719-276-4954
Established 1998
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