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Stair Chair Lift Ratings
from:Stair chair lifts are giving people back their mobility and
their home. But deciding on what is the best stair lift for your
needs isn't that easy. Not all residential models offer the same
features and the price variation between brands can be enormous.
What follows are stairlift ratings of the most popular brands.
Summit Stair Lift
The Summit stair lift is for those on a limited budget. It has
been designed to offer basic functionality that is reliable. The
Summit is still powered by AC mains electricity. Just about
every manufacturer uses DC 24 volt rechargeable batteries.
Battery powered stair chair lifts are better because they offer
smoother starts and stops, are easy to install as there's no
wiring, are safer than mains and the lift can still be operated
during power outages. The Summit also uses an outmoded cable
system to pull the carriage along the track. The cable used in
the stair chair lift by Summit is aircraft cable and is rated at
4,200 lbs, so there is no danger of breakage.
The Summit does come with basic safety control. The footrest has
a sensor that will immediately stop the chair should it
encounter any object on the stairs. You also get a seatbelt.
What you won't get with a Summit stair lift are sensors on the
actual carriage itself, so an object on the track will not stop
the chair. The control panels are not wireless either, they are
wall mounted.
The Summit chair lift is a product that will transport the user
up and down the stairs - though not in any great style. It is a
workhorse and has been proven to be reliable with surprising
little maintenance even though it employs old technology.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Acorn Stair Lift
Acorn stair lifts, like Summit, can only be used on a straight
staircase. Unlike a Summit lift, the Acorn is a more
sophisticated machine. The Acorn Superglide stair lift is a
battery powered rack and pinion system. This is the industry
norm. The rechargeable battery pack gives a smooth start and
stop and the rack and pinion drive ensures a smooth ride
overall. The Acorn comes with two wireless remote controls with
send/call functionality. There is also a mechanical joystick to
control the stair chair lift - the toggle overrides the remote
controls.
You can also buy the Acorn Superglide outdoor stair lift.
Interestingly, Acorn also makes a perch stair lift for those who
find sitting uncomfortable or impossible. The Acorn Perch can
also be used on narrower staircases. The Superglide Perch by
Acorn comes with a 'wander lead' control which can be positioned
to allow maximum comfort and ease of operation.
The Acorn stair lift would suit the requirements of the majority
and is an excellent stair chair lift.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Bruno Stair Lift
Few manufacturers make curved stair lifts. This is because they
lack the expertise. Bruno is a company that does have this
expertise. Bruno is ISO-9001 certified, which is the most
stringent and widely recognized quality standards in the world.
Bruno makes not just one straight stairlift but four; 3 home
stair and 1 outdoor lift. Each home stair lift from Bruno offers
a heap of features that come as standard. The Electra-Ride Elite
is its top model. It comes with 5 surfaces fitted with safety
sensors, on both the footrest and carriage. It has an overspeed
safety brake, retractable seat belts, and wireless remote
controls and it can carry up to 400lbs. The seat height can be
adjusted from 19" to 24 1/2" and the footrest can be adjusted
too to give maximum comfort. The rail protrudes 5" from the
skirting - the industry norm is about 8".
The Bruno Electra-Ride III Curved Rail can be installed on just
about any staircase, no matter how much it curves. It can carry
up to 350 lbs and an optional wrap-around "park" position is
designed to save room and make using the stair lift that much
easier.
The Bruno stair lift is one of the best on the market and
remains very popular.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Stannah Stair Lift
Stannah is a UK stair lift manufacturer that now ships to over
40 countries. In my opinion this is the best stair lift you can
buy. Stannah recently released the Stannah 120 with Solia and
Solus models. The stair chair lifts were designed in partnership
with one of Europe's leading design agencies and it shows. The
Solus has a real contemporary look while the Solia appeals to
the more traditional user. Not only do these lifts look good but
they are probably the most technically advanced on the market.
Stannah chair lifts can be used on stairs with an inclination of
52 degrees - just about everyone else in the industry can only
manage 45 degrees. Also, Stannah have developed a unique and
innovative twin rack system for the track. Not only does it look
stylish but it only protrudes the skirting by 3.7" making a
Stannah ideal for steep or narrow staircases.
The other features that come with the Stannah can match and out
do anything else on the market. For instance, the Stannah chair
lift can be supplied with a motorized swivel chair - fantastic
for those will severe mobility problems. No other manufacturer
offers this.
The Stannah stair chair lift is the Rolls Royce of the industry.
Rating: I'd like to give it 5 out of 5 but nothing is perfect,
so I'll settle for 4.99 out of 5.
About the author: Robin OBrien
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