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Originally Posted by blucille View Post
Linear Actuator...
Good idea, if there's power available nearby. One with built-in limit switches would be ideal.

Before heading in that direction though...how heavy is that cover, and will it tend to warp if supported only on one side while up?

Gas springs are also a good idea. They can support quite a bit of weight and using two would balance out the load on the cover. If there's room, they could even be mounted on the inside and be hidden when the cover's closed.
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