Burgerman wrote:Well it will work...
Does "work..." mean "wont work"
Burgerman wrote:Well it will work...
woodygb wrote:LOL....That hideous anti tip is a kerb climber ...you bump up hard against a kerb and it lifts the castor wheels for you .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD2IbGrtqZA
Are chairs like the Salsa modular? I.E. Is there a base chair underneath and optional extras bolted on prior to shipping? If so can they be also be unbolted and returned to a 'base chair' if not (or no longer) required?
I understand, thank you for explaining that. So I'm best looking for a chair that just has tilt, or maybe no tilt if I feel I don't really need it.Burgerman wrote:Sometimes. But often they use alternative parts too. Best to keep all the lift, tilt etc as thats one module. And a different mechanical setup to just tilt.
Burgerman wrote:Ideally you want a 120A controller. But thats not common.
VR2 is or can be 90A.
R-net is or can be 70 80, 90, 120... Usually 90A with built in tilt actuator on the basic chairs.
Its about peak stall torque. Turning in place, curb, ramp, control in a difficult situation. Digging out of a hole. Thresholds. Not acceleration.
And batteries can be 60Ah or 73/80Amp hour. You want the latter. But it doesent matter as on any used chair the batteries will be junk. So you can choose better ones later. And yes 4 pole.
But while tilt/lift/power back/legs double the cost of a chair, its usually ignored when sold used. So you are better off getting one with all that if its already fitted. But you dont have to use it.
Downside? Weight. Adds flexibility into seat mounting.
I totally agreeBurgerman wrote:In the past I always had an old chair with elevating seat around. Not used often. But sometimes you just need it.
If I can only have one chair, then as you say it's all about compromises and I need to give it a lot of thought. Ideally two chairs would be good. An active chair without any bells and whistles for when I'm feeling adventurous, and a more sedentary chair with lots of functionality for days when I feel a bit fragile. But initially it will be just be the one chair, because like the line from the film 'Jaws', 'I'm gonna need a bigger house!' LolBurgerman wrote:Where they dont help is say on the beach with the dog along the waterline, or across the feilds or even the park in winter. All those actuators and added steelword turns a 120kg chair into one that looks the same in normal seated mode but its now 190kg. So its more top heavy, less capable where its not level, and sinks where its soft. And the seat mount becomes more flexible. But as everything in life, its a compromise. You know whats important to you.
You put a lot of time and thought into creating your selection of powerchairs. So you're not 'lucky' you've 'earned' them. As well as helping many others like myself through this website and forums.Burgerman wrote: I am lucky. I have lots of chairs. Low light fast ones, fat tyred ones, long range lithium ones, and my new one that does tricks.
elryko1992 wrote:My linix motors is DEAD i was thinking is the brushes but is not, and when i open the motor the one magnet is gone.
Burgerman wrote:You didnt hear or feel that?
expresso wrote:elryko1992 wrote:My linix motors is DEAD i was thinking is the brushes but is not, and when i open the motor the one magnet is gone.
where would it have went ? it cant just disappear - it was never there from the beginning maybe ?? or was this motor used or opened before - ?
Burgerman wrote:Motors dont last 3 years if you use a chair daily. Only if you sit watching TV...
I replace every 2 years regardless working or not.
where would it have went ? it cant just disappear - it was never there from the beginning maybe ?? or was this motor used or opened before - ?
Burgerman wrote:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUICKIE-JIVE-MOTORS-GEARBOXES-FOR-ELECTRIC-POWER-CHAIR/173163925976?hash=item28515fd1d8:g:qJUAAOSwIWVY-MsD
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUICKIE-JIVE ... Sw2gxYpyMi
Search for salsa and you only find 2 pole weedy motors...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw ... s&_sacat=0where would it have went ? it cant just disappear - it was never there from the beginning maybe ?? or was this motor used or opened before - ?
No idea. But they can break up... But likely was opened before. Did you buy used? Probably cracked, so taken out, reassembled... Must have been worse than the other motor! Unless that one too has one missing. I have seen them break and the loose bit jam the motor or make a terrible noise. Never dissapear! It cant. Your pictur looks odd though. Hard to see inside. Take it all apart I am interested! Its a 3 pole!
Burgerman wrote:Motors dont last 3 years if you use a chair daily. Only if you sit watching TV...
I replace every 2 years regardless working or not.
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