bently garage door , put on new wires but cant get the spring to load on left hand side?
2006-09-24 02:04:44 · 7 answers · asked by tony c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If I wanted to commit suicide, but yet wanted it to look like an accident, then I would would screw around with garage door springs.
Those springs are strong, highly compressed, and require special equipment to work on.
However, if you have a double indemnity clause in your life insurance policy and your wife needs money after your death, then go ahead and do it.
2006-09-24 02:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BE CAREFUL !!! This is one of the most dangerous home repairs. On most garage door springs the fitting on the end of the spring on four holes in it . Use a piece of vise grip to secure the pole the spring is on from moving. You need to 1/2 inch steel rods. You start
by putting the first rod in the hole and pushing the rod up , while holding the first rod up . place the second rod in the hole under the first , push the second rod up and continue doing this never releasing tension. This can be fatel if the rod slips out and strikes you in the head . I say to get a grage door person to do it , cost a few bucks, do not try this alone !!!
2006-09-24 02:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by DEADGONE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with most of these answers. I had a two car garage door and one spring broke. When they go, you'll know it.."BANG!"
Anyway, I couldn't even lift the door an inch off the ground!!.
Another time I tried to wind one up..that'll be the last time. I count myself lucky to have all my fingers.
Best advice is to call the garage door repair/installation guys. They'll give your door a tune-up and make sure it's all balanced and such.It won't be a huge amount...You won't be sorry you payed a pro..especially if you have kids walking in and out.
Have a cold one and watch the guy do it, they are interesting to talk to and ya might learn something.
Good luck
2006-09-24 17:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by HowlnWoof 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a professional to do it. Some garage door springs can be widow-makers.
2006-09-24 02:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by GreenHornet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lackan2d has the best advice. Use it. This is a job for the pros and even then they get hurt now and then.
2006-09-24 06:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disregarg the first answer and follow the advice of the next three.
2006-09-24 05:50:41 · answer #6 · answered by lackan2d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a pro, it is too dangerous and can cause serious injury if done wrong.
2006-09-24 02:14:34 · answer #7 · answered by grim_reaper_69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋