Many people with battery operated stair chair lifts may be wondering where they can find either a 12 volt or a 24 volt battery charger for their stairlift, or what features they should look for when deciding in purchasing one. Since they are not something you can just pick up at your local hardware store or big box chain retailer, it definitely helps if you know the right places to look!
While many battery operated stairlifts include a battery charger, having an extra one handy can provide additional piece of mind. This way you can ensure you never have an uncharged battery. You can also keep one on the top level or the bottom level of the stairs.
In *Most Cases* Any type of battery charger with the proper voltage and specs should work properly for your stair lift. However, we did not personally test every possible scenario here to say for sure, so it may or may not work with your specific model/manufacturer. Also, be sure to check if certain types of uses are allowed – if not properly done, it could void your warranty for either the battery or the charger.
So where do you get a stairlift battery charger? How do you choose the right type? Here is everything you need to know:
1. Contact the Manufacturer: The manufacturer is the best place to start when you are in need of a battery charger. You can contact the stair lift manufacturer, or if you note the model and manufacturer name on the battery itself, that could be an additional place to consider. These places should certainly have it available, or at least be able to tell you if there is a place locally for you to purchase it.
2. Contact the Distributor: Where did you purchase your chair lift? If it was at a dealership/distributor, they too should know where you should be able to buy one, and they may even have it in stock.
3. Read the Battery Specs: If all else fails, read what it says on your battery. All batteries should have basic information like voltage. While 24 volt batteries are common, so are some 12 volt ones. Some chargers can be switched between 12 and 24 volt, others may only be able to support one or another. Read you battery. You might be surprised to learn it could possibly list exactly what type of charger you need right on it!
4. Visit ATV/Small Motor Shop/Boat/Auto Part Store: Is there a motorized bike shop near you or other type of place that specializes in batteries or small motors? Chances are they have a number of different battery chargers, and if they are nice people, they will help you find out exactly what type will work for your battery if you bring the battery in with you. Marine shops may even have a charger that could potentially work for you!
Do you have any experiences in purchasing a stairlift battery charger? Do you know of what resources to look at when replacing or buying one? Your comments below can help our future visitors to know what to look for or how to find the parts they need!
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