Stairlift Charging Points & Continuous Charging System

The majority of modern day stairlifts are now D/C battery powered with the stairlift obtaining power from the batteries whilst in motion. These batteries are then recharged automatically once the stairlifts parked. This charge comes from the nearest plug socket / fuse spur and is feeded to a charging point or a charging strip which is located on the track. Once stairlift is parked it connects to the charging system.  We get a few questions regarding the difference between stairlift charging points and stairlift continuous charging system, so here is a little more information on them.....

Charging points / Park points:

The points are where the stairlift is left to charge its batteries after use. Usually they are conveniently located at the top and bottom of the stairlift track so that when you come to the end of your journey the stairlift is automatically on charge. Charging points can be located anywhere along the stairlift track and are sometimes relocated when a hinge track system is in place. If the stairlift does not park on to its charging point correctly, the batteries will not be charged and the stairlift will start beeping to indicate this.

Continuous charging systems:

They are a little different. The whole of the stairlift track contains the charge required for the batteries via a strip, meaning the stairlift can be left anywhere along the track and the stairlift will still be on charge.