"dan22" wrote in message
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:17:19 +0100, Owain
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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
Many thanks for your suggestions.
I have now solved the problem.
Too complicated to explain exactly but it involved

1 a large breaker bar
2 two bricks
3 a length of bicycle chain
4 a steel woodscrew
5 a hydraulic car lift
6 a mixture of curses and prayers

However success eventually - thanks again

That sounds an intriguing and unusual combination.