Re: What happens when your scooter Breaksdowns / loses power outside ?

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On 26 Oct, 15:08, "Burgerman" <burger...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"goactivemobility" <goactiveleis...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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On 24 Oct, 18:23, "Burgerman" <burger...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



> "goactivemobility" <goactiveleis...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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> > On 23 Oct, 14:18, turt...@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >> On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:24:23 GMT, Palindrome <m...@xxxxxxxxxxx> > >> wrote:
> >> >I used to make up tiny portable generators for friends, based on > >> >glow
> >> >plug model aircraft engines and motorcycle alternators. Small and
> >> >light
> >> >and electric start but made one heck of a noise. I've often wondered
> >> >if
> >> >there would have been a market for them..

> >> I would be very interested in anything you make along those lines > >> Sue.
> >> Burgerman had an idea similar but as yet he hasn't produced one as > >> far
> >> as I know.

> >> pete

> >>http://www.oss.org.uk

> > Well u shouldn't actually trickle charge or keep them on continuously.
> > You will damage the battery !!

> > We offer breakdown recovery policies for mobility scooters which can
> > be an alternative to lugging around
> > just google mobility scooter breakdown service

> As long as the charger or generator is voltage regulated to 14.4v (28.8)
> then there will be no more damage than your cars alternator does to your
> cars battery.
> No gassing or overcharge happens with gel or agm batteries at this > level.
> Continous trickle charging will damage any lead based battery. But no
> mobility battery chargers or generators or car alternators do that.

> How does the breakdown service work?

> Remembering that it may be 3am and in a strange town and unable to get
> back
> into my own van/train etc without a working chair.

> And that getting out or using a so called wheelchair friendly taxi isnt > an
> option.

Well at the risk of being accused of selling .

However the breakdown service is operated by Firstcall or greenflag
(as was) So its essentially the same as AA or RAC for your car .

In the event of a breakdown - you simply call our
FREEPHONE number - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
First Call GB Ltd will organise a recovery truck that will
take you and your product home - normally in under
an hour.
Summary of Cover
• This exclusive recovery service provides assistance following
electrical
or mechanical breakdown of your vehicle. Immobilisation of your
vehicle
as a result of an accident, tyre puncture, flat battery, vandalism or
attempted theft.
• Gets you and your vehicle back to your home address up to a maximum
of 10 miles.
• Gets you and your vehicle back to your temporary address (or holiday
home) up to a maximum of 10 miles as long as the address is in the UK.
• A maximum of 4 call outs per year.
• For all Class 2 and 3 electric pavement vehicles and electric
wheelchairs
• Service available 24 hours a day - seven days a week.

What would happen if for example I went to an airshow 80 miles away, and had
an electrical/motor faliure and couldnt get back to my van or into it?
And would it involve me getting out of my chair?

If it can help me I will sign up!

Firstly on powerchairs its valid only if you can transfer yourself
from the chair into the recovery vehicle. Its health and safety plus
liability factor,.


If its a scooter and 80 miles away . they will come to the airshow and
move you to your car .

if that makes sense.

It does but if I could transfer to a car I would not need rescue because I would ring a friend!

.

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