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Well, you know, folks always askin’ about that lift pit size, that hole in the ground where the lift goes. It ain’t just diggin’ any old hole, no sir. Gotta be the right size, or that lift ain’t gonna work right. And you don’t want that, no you don’t. It’s like plantin’ taters, gotta have the right depth, or they ain’t gonna grow good.

They say you need about 20 to 25 square feet. That’s a good chunk of space. Like a little room down there. And then, you gotta dig down ’bout 8 inches. That’s for them counterweight things and all the machinery what makes the lift go up and down. It’s like the roots of a plant, gotta have room to spread out.

• Gotta make sure that hole is just right.
• Not too big, not too small.
• Just like Goldilocks, gotta be just right!

Now, some of them fancy lifts, they need a deeper hole. I heard some need a hole 8 to 10 feet deep! Can you imagine that? That’s deeper than a well! And the pit, it’s usually a rectangle, like a little room under the ground. They say it’s ’bout 8 feet by 8 feet, or sometimes even bigger, 10 feet by 10 feet. That’s a big hole, I tell ya.

And don’t forget about the top, the headroom, they call it. Gotta have enough room up top too. Like a tall fella, that lift needs space to stand up straight. If you don’t have enough room up top, well, that lift ain’t gonna fit, and you’re gonna be in a heap of trouble.

So, you see, this lift pit size, it ain’t just a simple thing. Gotta think about the bottom, the top, the sides, everything! It’s like buildin’ a house, gotta have a good foundation, or the whole thing’s gonna come tumblin’ down.

And who’s gonna tell you all this? Well, them lift fellas, they know. They measure and they measure, and they make sure everything’s just right. It’s important, you see. It’s like sewing, you gotta be exact, you gotta follow a pattern.

• Pit depth, gotta be right.
• Headroom, gotta have enough.
• Width and length, gotta measure it all out.

This is important lift information, you know. You can’t just go throwin’ a lift in any old hole. Gotta plan it out. Like plantin’ a garden, gotta till the soil, gotta make sure the rows are straight, gotta give them plants room to grow. Same with a lift, gotta have the right space, or it ain’t gonna work right. And nobody wants a lift that don’t work, that would be a disaster.

I remember old man Johnson, he tried to put a lift in his barn. Didn’t measure right, didn’t dig the hole deep enough. Well, that lift got stuck halfway up! Had to call the fire department to get him out. What a mess! That’s why this lift pit size is so important.

Now, them small home lifts, they say they’re about 3 feet by 4 feet. That’s not too big. Just enough for a couple of folks. But still, gotta have that pit, gotta have that headroom. It’s all connected, you see. Like a puzzle, gotta have all the pieces in the right place.

A typical lift, for a house, they say it’s about 3 feet by 4 feet. The door, though, that’s usually about 36 inches wide, that’s 3 feet. Gotta be able to get in and out, you know. Can’t have a door too narrow, or you’ll be squeezin’ in like a sausage!

They say the measurements gotta be real precise, within a quarter of an inch. That’s mighty small! Like tryin’ to thread a needle with shaky hands. But it’s important, that lift pit size, gotta be exact. Else, you’ll have all sorts of problems.

And the depth, that’s important too. They say at least 14 inches for the pit. That’s more than a foot! Gotta have room for all them gears and wires and whatnot. It’s like the insides of a clock, all them little parts workin’ together. Gotta have space for ’em to move.

So, before you even think about gettin’ one of them lifts, you gotta think about the lift pit size. You gotta measure, and measure again. And you gotta dig that hole just right. It ain’t easy, but it’s gotta be done. It’s like bakin’ a cake, gotta follow the recipe, or it’ll be a flop. And nobody wants a lift that’s a flop, that’s for sure!

So if you are thinkin’ about a lift, you better get to measuring, make sure your lift pit size is correct. This old lady told you everything you need to know.