Mains
or Battery powered Stairlifts
Nowadays most
stairlifts are battery powered. The charger is plugged into
the mains supply. Some lifts charge constantly, others when
the lift is parked at the top and bottom . Some manufacturers
offer the choice of mains powered lifts. The advantage of
battery power is that the lift will continue to function in
the event of power failure. The disadvantage is that batteries
will eventually need replacing. They should however last 3/4
years. It is essential that the power supply is always
connected. If you go away and turn the power off, the
batteries will probably need to be replaced on your return.
Call Stations
All stairlifts should come fitted with call stations
upstairs and downstairs, as standard , allowing the user to
call or send the lift as required. Each manufacturer has
different methods of operation. Some are hard wired, these
will normally be fitted to the wall or newel post, they will
require surface trunking to be fitted. Others are remote
control, either using infra red or radio signal. These do not
need to be attached to any surface.
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