"Andrew Gabriel" wrote in message
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In article ,
(Steve Firth) writes:
dan22 wrote:

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

A lever. And some sort of wedge to shove under the edge when you do get
it lifted.

A face mask can be useful too (or at least keep your mouth closed),
so when it slips back shut the first few times with a splash because
the manhole's up to the brim with sh!t, you don't get a face full...

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Andrew Gabriel

That's certainly worth remembering.