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    Posted: 28 Aug 2021 at 8:36am
Somewhere on the forum is a picture of where someone modified a hand-crank jack to be used with a drill-driver. It is likely a good way to have the convenience of an electric jack at a lower price. You would need to use the advanced search and search for posts from any date to find it though.
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Posts: 170 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2021 at 8:21am
You might be at the retracted limit and be wedged. The first time I used an electric jack I ran it the wrong direction and started blowing fuses. After removing the rubber plug on top of the jack I used a socket to turn it in the right direction a couple turns, replaced the fuse again, then pushed the switch in the correct direction, the jack worked just fine.
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When you do get it repaired or replaced, I recommend a waterproof cover...one of the first accessories I bought for my Escape Pod after watching some vids about failure due to water intrusion...I don't even bother to remove it during use, just had to learn where the UP/DOWN switch was as opposed to the light switch.

Also sprayed the inside of it with Ortho Home Defense (& let dry) prior to install to reduce risk of any angry 'black & yellow' flying visitors during use. 
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Posts: 195 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Aug 2021 at 3:18pm
Originally posted by DaveB1701

When you do get it repaired or replaced, I recommend a waterproof cover...I don't even bother to remove it during use, just had to learn where the UP/DOWN switch was as opposed to the light switch.

Same here.  I just wish I could memorize which direction is up or down.  I'm at about 75% now and if I think about it before switching I get it right, but I want my fingers to know which direction to go without having to invoke my brain!

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I saw a recommendation for using a 5-gallon bucket to cover the top of the electric jack head. Use the chains to keep it in place while parked and you have a bucket in case you need it.

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