Wheelchair Battery
Electric wheelchairs and scooters are powered by rechargeable wheelchair batteries. Different types of electric wheelchairs and scooters use different types of wheelchair batteries.
The voltage of a new wheelchair battery must match the voltage of the original wheelchair battery. The locations of the contact and the dimensions of the new wheelchair battery must also be the same.
Lead acid batteries, gel batteries, and maintenance free lead acid batteries are different types of wheelchair batteries. Lead acid batteries require regular maintenance and may last up to twenty to thirty percent longer than other wheelchair batteries.
Considered to have less risk of leakage than lead acid batteries, maintenance free lead acid batteries are dry cell batteries. These wheelchair batteries are completely maintenance free.
The most common wheelchair batteries are gel batteries. Gel batteries do not require any maintenance and are considered completely safe. Other types of wheelchair batteries last longer than gel batteries.
Wheelchair batteries have an amp hour rating. A wheelchair battery will last longer if it has a high amp hour rating. The wet cell wheelchair batteries tend to have higher amp ratings than dry cell batteries.
A wheelchair battery will often last longer if it has not been used until completely run down or overcharged. Many manufacturers suggest avoiding exposure to extreme temperatures.
Wet cell batteries such as lead acid batteries may need distilled water to be added periodically. It is important to do this carefully to avoid acid burns from the contents of the wheelchair battery.
One to two years is the typical life of a wheelchair battery. Wheelchair users should carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for wheelchair battery maintenance and recharging.
A wheelchair battery may last one to two years. Wheelchair users should follow the manufacturer's instructions for wheelchair battery maintenance and recharging the battery.
A wheelchair user may feel more secure if the user has two wheelchair batteries since wheelchair users lose mobility if they do not have a working wheelchair battery. Some wheelchair users like to use dry cell batteries for trips or excursions and wet cell batteries for everyday use.
