Wheel chair stair lift is one of the barriers for those non-ambulatory people and for those old people who have weak joint muscle. Wheel chair stair lift can also be used to carry groceries, laundry and other things up and down in a stair. Wheel chair stair lift helps them to go in any place with stair such as homes and buildings.

Now there is no need for the help or support of other person in order for individual to go in place with stair. Now, even by themselves, people with disability can easily and safely go up and down in a stair using a wheelchair stair lift.

To use wheelchair stair lift, you must sit in the lift seat and the lift will transport you up and down with a mounted track, which connects in the staircase.

2 Types of Wheel chair Stair Lift

1. Straight Stair Lift- this is installed only in a straight staircases. Like in houses, schools, and stores. This lift is easy to install, even the owner can do that. Straight stair lift is really low in price than curved stair lift.

2. Curved Stair Lift- is customized-built for staircases with a sub landing between stairs, which are not straight. The installation of this lift is permanent and only a professional installer can do that. So you can never transfer this lift if you prefer to move in a new house.

Expect that this kind of wheelchair stair lift is really expensive than wheelchair straight lift. And if you want to custom the designed of your curved stair lift you need a longer time to do that.

2 Power Option in Using WheelChair Stair Lift

1. Electric WheelChair Stair Lift

Electric wheelchair stair lifts are like normal appliances which can be plugge on an electrical outlet. This is very convenient for users who do not want to worry in changing the battery in order to use their stair lift. This lift has also (BOS) Battery Operated System with a rechargeable battery, which automatically charged, when the lift is not use.

So you can choose between a standard electric stair lift and the BOS. Electric wheelchair stair lift is commonly used in commercial buildings and even for residential use.

"Never try to install an electric wheelchair lift, leave it to professionals to avoid future problems."

Electric wheelchair stair lifts need careful installation and knowledge to make sure the user will be safe.

2. Hydraulic WheelChair Stair Lift

This is not commonly used because it's not popular. It may work with or without electricity. This hydraulic wheelchair lift needs some fluid, which needs to replace after a certain period of time to function normally.

In buying wheelchair stair lift make sure that you know the type and feature you need to make sure that it will give comfort and support for your everyday needs. And you must only buy in reputable stores so you will be confident in the product that you buy.

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