What's the reason for having a pitch not the "right" way to do things? I am curious, as most average garage setups are level horizontal.Originally posted by AndyL
Bit of pitch, not exactly the 'right' way to do things,
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What's the reason for having a pitch not the "right" way to do things? I am curious, as most average garage setups are level horizontal.Originally posted by AndyL
Bit of pitch, not exactly the 'right' way to do things,
Updated: March 10, 2022
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Springs are calculated with the assumption the tracks are horizontal (well 1/8" / ft) - pitching like this with stock hardware, involves over winding the springs - I could work it out - probably lost about 2000 cycles (1/5th) off their life in this case. Throws the balance out a bit too... So is it 'right' - no, does it work - yes, but it does have it's trade-offs...
Ordering the door with the proper configuration - springs ordered to accommodate either a pitch like this or some highlift to the ceiling - doesn't cost that much when you get it ordered correctly with the door - costs a lot more to retrofit it later.
As an example - czar's door, would have cost about 180$ (wholesale) more to order it direct from the manufacturer mostly setup for his application... Just his new springs - ran 220$ - never mind the drums, cables, headplates, bearings, etc etc etc... And I might have upgraded the heck out of numerous things to bring them up to my standards
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Got offered a smokin deal - brand new (never installed) 9x7 T12 with some shipping damage - 300$ for the door - Totem sells em for 550 normally. Perfect for someone looking for an alley door
http://forums.beyond.ca/st/319181/fs...-scratch-dent/
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Last edited by AndyL; 10-24-2010 at 06:51 PM.
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My garage is already noticably warmer as the weather cools off thanks to the new door which still works perfectly. Good work Andy!
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Damn, I wish I heard about this stuff when I did my door a few years ago. I have ten foot ceilings, a hoist, and a garage door opener right in the middle of the thing. I did offset the opener, but it would have been nice to get it out of the way completely. The door going right to the roof would be great too. I can't open the door when I have a car up there.
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