uk.people.disability

"cas" wrote in message
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>I live in a sheltered flat,and the man above me brought a very nice buggy
>large type cost about £3, also brought a electric wheel chair for use
>in his was about 2 x years ago the outdoor buggy has not been
>used except the other day in the car park. he is realy to disabled and
>confused to control it and would be a danger to himself and other road
> the roads around here are all steep warden said he might
>sell would be interested but ,as far as I know he very rarely
>charges it up. the buggy is out side of my door in the hallway. I thought
>that batteries should be on trickle charge all the time when not in use
>other wise tbe battery could be they can be expensive. what
>would you advise thank you...cas
>

Hi cas,

I don't have any experience of buggies. etc - but the lead-acid battery
types most commonly used do need to be kept charged, as you suggest.
Trickle charging is the ideal, coupled with never 'pancaking' this battery
type.

Two years of poor conditioning could have wrecked the cells, longterm. I
suggest you find out how much a new battery set will cost and assume that
you'll need to spend that amount sooner or later. I wouldn't let that one
issue stop you from buying what might be a pristine scooter - but for the
batteries! Check if there is any transferrable warranty remaining - and if
so, what level of recovery is included. That could be a valuable 'extra'.

Good luck with your deliberations! I was lucky enough to pick-up a
similarly aged CCTV magnifier for very little money - which is being held as
a back-up for when My 10-year-old one 'retires' itself :-/

Cheers,

Pete.