Setting Up Your 2 Post Lift Wiring Diagram Correctly

If you're staring at a 2 post lift wiring diagram and wondering why there are so many colored wires for what seems like a simple motor, you aren't alone. Most of us just want to get the lift bolted down, plugged in, and start working on our projects, but the electrical side of things can be a bit of a head-scratcher. It's one thing to turn a wrench, and it's a whole other thing to deal with 220-volt power and magnetic starters. ...

February 4, 2026 · 6 min · Evans Katie