dan22 wrote:
Does anyone know of any tips/tricks for lifting a concrete manhole
cover which seems reluctant to be lifted ?

Is it locked, or just heavy?

If locked - obtain key. Google uk.rec.subterranea

Are there any special tools which would ease such an operation?
If so, where would I get it?

Manhole cover lifters

A google for manhole cover lifters .co.uk gives quite a few results
including

http://www.newtooleng.co.uk/cover.php
(key type handles)

http://www.brandontoolhire.co.uk/Loa...p?idproduct=86
(big one with wheels, for hire)

http://www.marwoodgroup.co.uk/product.php?PID=71
(another big one with wheels)

http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/638-857
(manhole lifter, 4 key heads)

http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/638-859
(foot lever)




Owain