Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,707
25 October 2010
22:1876646No jokes please I am being deadly serious
I am considering the possibility of getting a stair lift so my partner does not need to negotiate the stairs from the first to the ground floor and I wondered if anyone on here had any experience with getting one or could recommend a supplier.
I have found a firm that will rent them for a deposit and a comparatively small sum a week and also one that will buy the chair lift back when you no longer need it.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
25 October 2010
22:2176647my aged neighbour had a stannah fitted, the only problem encountered with installation was that low energy light bulbs were operative in the house.
don't ask me why, but it caused a problem.
once the old fashioned bulbs were put back in everything worked o.k.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,895
25 October 2010
22:2776648My daughter-in-law got hers from Ebay and my son installed it, you might find that could be a better option rather than renting.
I wonder why the low energy bulbs were a problem, very odd.
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Ross Miller- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,707
25 October 2010
22:3376649Jan - thanks for that I will have a look
Having said that I need to talk him into it but that is a different battle
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Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 5,673
25 October 2010
22:4076650Possibly the stairlift draws a lot of power and low energy bulbs are sensitive to power drops.
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 703- Registered: 30 Jul 2010
- Posts: 2,096
25 October 2010
23:0576652John Glass is an ex Stannah engineer, now independent, advertises in the local newsletters as Lydden Lifts - 01304 825534. He's a decent bloke who will give professional advice.
Ross Miller- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,707
26 October 2010
00:2276656Thanks Ray - I will give him a call
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While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,540
26 October 2010
07:5776665There is a department at DDC where help can be given on the adaptions, practicalities and financing them.
I know a chap who had one fitted - call the (District) Council Ross (821199) and explain what you want and they'll help I'm sure.
Roger
26 October 2010
08:5376676Oh i may use the advice given to Ross for my dad as well if thats ok
26 October 2010
08:5576678Recontitioned stairlifts are a cheaper option then new and just as good if a reputable guy installs them. Good luck with the serach and with the persuading, Ross - my guess is the persuading will be the biggest challenge............but stairlifts are a Godsend.
Ross Miller- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,707
26 October 2010
19:0576765Thank you al for your help it really is much appreciated
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi