There are two types of stairlifts when it comes to the way they get powered;
- The AC (alternating current) powered stairlift is connected directly to the household electrical system.
- The DC powered stairlift uses a battery that recharges from the household electrical system.
Today, DC powered stairlifts are more popular because, if the power goes out, the stairlifts will still be functional until the battery’s charge runs out.
The drawback is that they are usually more expensive.
But if you can’t tackle the stairs without the help of a stairlift, the extra money you would spend on buying a DC powered stairlift might be well worth it.
A family in UK learned this the hard way…
Pensioners in Cirencester have been left gasping for oxygen and trapped on a stairlift for more than hour because they keep having power cuts in their own homes.
Read the full story here: Power cuts leave OAPs helpless
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