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You could always mount it on wheels, which would be way way easier than moving a car that's on fire (you can even keep big wire cutters nearby) If fire hazard
by comboy 4y ago
You could always mount it on wheels, which would be way way easier than moving a car that's on fire (you can even keep big wire cutters nearby)
If fire hazard is what's stopping people I guess one could also build a fire-resistant brick cage around it (presumably just a shelf on top should be enough? so that it still can stay cool during normal operation)
- giantg2 4y agoEspecially since they tend to be installed in garages, that would be my plan if I get one. Building stuff with casters is something commonly do for my basement or garage. The idea isn't to move it when it's on fire, but that if a recall is issued, then you can at least move it out of the structure in case it does ignite.
- lazide 4y agoThat makes it a lot more likely to move and be damaged/catch on fire due to an earthquake though.
- giantg2 4y agoIf you live in a region we're that is a concern, then the answer to this problem shojld also be appearent to you. You can still have it on casters and achor it in others ways, such as ratchet straps and floor anchors.
- lazide 4y agoIn which case, there is zero need for casters. It’s easy to move even multi-ton stuff on flat floors with dowels.
- giantg2 4y agoProvided you can lift them on dowels, or that you leave them on.
- lazide 4y agoFor anyone considering this - it’s a lot easier than you think, and with basic hand tools it takes minutes to move something as long as you can get a prybar under it and know the fundamentals. but if there is a chance you can tip it onto yourself (say, a large multi-ton safe), call some safe movers instead of doing it yourself. Don’t be red goo.