umaf20•5mo ago

I thought those new wireless load indicators were just a gimmick

My foreman made us use one on a job lifting HVAC units onto a roof in Cincinnati last month, and the thing actually caught a 2% overload from a gust of wind that I didn't even feel. I mean, it buzzed my pocket and saved a real headache. Anyone else had a tool they doubted that actually proved itself?

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drewjenkins5mo ago

Seriously, I read an article last week about how these sensors are getting crazy good. It said the tech was trickling down from big rigging and bridge work, where they've used it for years. Makes sense that a small gust could tip the balance on a roof lift. Your story just proves the point, it's not just for show anymore. I was a skeptic too, but hearing real results changes my mind.

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ray_patel275mo ago

Ngl, still feels like overkill for most jobs. How often does a tiny gust actually cause a real problem?

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linda3355mo ago

Ha, sounds like your foreman was right for once! I mean, a 2% overload from wind is wild, you'd never catch that by feel. Guess we're all gonna be stuck with more beeping gadgets now.

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