Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift 1 Yr Old

[slipnot]

My friend bought it second-hand, but has been advised its of no use as it was specially made to fit previous owner's staircase. Is this just policy due to health and safety etc or could an engineer modify/fit it .. or should my friend just write it off. Thanks for any advice...

[EDDIE51]

I am afraid that 2nd hand stairlifts are virtually worthless , as you say they are individually designed for each house. My father in law bought one and then passed away only a week after it was installed , it was never used but it had to be thrown away as it only fitted his house.

[woofgang]

as someone who used to know a bit about measuring and planning for stairlifts, I think its definitely likely that the advice is correct. Curved stairlift tracks often are made to fit a specific staircase. I wouldn’t rule out your friend’s being able to find someone who will do you a “cut and shut” adjustment, but whether it would be safe or worth the money I don’t know and would doubt. Apologies for all the weasel words in this post but without seeing the stairlift and the staircase its not possible to be definite.

[slipnot]

Thank you for taking time to reply Eddie. I take on board all you say. Sorry to read of your loss. This was the confirmation I need and will take it back to my friend. Many thanks for replying.

[slipnot]

Thank you Mark ... safety is important, especially for older people or those using stairlifts ... I think we need to write it off. Thank you for taking time to reply in detail. Regards...

[slipnot]

Sorry ... I meant to say thanks to Woofgang .... not Mark ... blame old age here!

[woofgang]

no problem slipknot :)