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How to prop up a heavy well lid?
The original lid for our well was falling apart and was too flimsy anyways since we live on top of a hill. The wind is very punishing. I built a new lid...shingles and all, but it's too heavy to lift by myself. It's about 5' by 5' and sits over the well. Does anyone have an ingenious idea that could be used to prop up a heavy well lid from one side for occasional maintenance?
A prybar is not an option...it would damage the lid and would only give me a few inches. It needs lifted 3'-4' so I can get in.
Again...the lid is already on the well. I just need to be able to prop up one side on occasion, without breaking my back, so I can get inside for maintenance.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I would say you could build a A frame over and use a winch.
Or possible an air bag of some type would be best like they use to lift cars in an accident.