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    Acorn 130 stairlift how to charge batteries when not on rail

    Hi Tim would the following from Ebay be suitable for a 2 x 12v in series (24v) trickle charger left on continuously..https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385045991662?hash=item59a68790ee:g:TagAAOSwD3Bi7gsI
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    Acorn 130 stairlift how to charge batteries when not on rail

    Tim thank you That's something I had not even considered and it sounds a good option. You say a trickle charger is that something I can look at on Ebay, are they at reasonable (low) cost level. I am also assuming connect the trickle charger to the 2 x batteries and leave it switched on long...
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    Acorn 130 stairlift how to charge batteries when not on rail

    I need to long term store a Acorn 130 stairlift carriage with internal batteries that is removed from the rail. The carriage normally picks up electrical charge to the 2 x 13v sealed batteries via 2 x contacts normally acting on 2 x charging points on the rail; one at the rail top and the other...
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    Grey haired sawdust maker again with isolator connection needs

    Got it. If the switch is under spec I will change it. BUT if I use only one 2.2kw motor at a time which shows 12.5A on the plate is the isolator switch spec at 20A not sufficient ?? Richard
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    Grey haired sawdust maker again with isolator connection needs

    Hi Telectrix Thanks for your input. Specs for switch is: ROTARY ISOLATOR SWITCH 4 pole PV IP65 20 Amp Lockable TP&N Load break Insulated BTW albeit the machine has 3 x separate 2.2kw motors only one will be used at any one time. I am not sure I understand your answer. I 'thought' I would be...
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    Grey haired sawdust maker again with isolator connection needs

    Hello and thank you to all who helped at post ID http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/diy-electrical-advice/98241-grey-haired-sawdust-maker-needs-hand.html I am replacing the Mains In and Supply Out isolator switch and would welcome knowing what terminals to use. Setup is 240v 1ph running 2.2kw...
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    Grey haired sawdust maker needs hand holding on electric matters

    Thanks Telectrix I understood the "looks more than adequate part". Again thank you for your help.
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    Grey haired sawdust maker needs hand holding on electric matters

    Thank you both for your help. I think the cable being used is 2mm; it seems to be so when I measure it. It is a protected impact resistance cable. There is no marking on the cable showing any specs. Maximum single run in clear air length is 5ft (1.5m??) I attach a picture of the cable showing...
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    Grey haired sawdust maker needs hand holding on electric matters

    Hi I have today joined this active forum to get answers for electrical matters related to a 1947 Dominion 12" Super Elliot Woodworker. Prior to my ownership the machine was converted from its original 3ph single motor with multi belt configuration to 3 x 1ph separate motors. I am enjoying...

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