mobility scooter battery

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romeathome
romeathome Non-active member Posts: 21
edited 22. Sep 2011, 07:21 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello, I have had a mobility scooter for approx 4 years but for reasons I will not bore you with I have only used it twice. However, I top up the battery every month because the instructions warn you that you could damage it if you do not. This only takes 2 minutes approx for the battery light to turn from red to green as it has hardly been used. However the last time I did this it had not turned from red to green after 15 minutes and the battery charger felt hot. Has anyone any experience of this and could they give me any advice. Thank you

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    No advice but will watch with interest as I have similar problems with the charger (Mark 2) for my bath lift. Mark 1 was exactly the same and packed in rather than lift me out of the bath.
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, it's nice to meet you. I cannot help with the scooter bit as I don't have one but all chargers do get warm: the one for my mobile does, the laptop and my AA battery charger all heat up as do those for the phone handsets around the house, so I reckon that bit is par for the course. DD
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  • julie47
    julie47 Non-active member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi there

    I think perhaps you may need new batteries. I know you have kept your scooter charged but batteries like to be charged then run flat.

    I am sure I am right but I will ask my oh when he comes home from work and If he can give you any more addvice I will post later this evening.

    Juliepf x
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,357
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Wecome to the forum
    we have mobility scoota's we used them to take the dogs for a walk and shopping.
    we charge the scoota's over night for the next day we have had scoota's for over 14 years and not had a problem with the batteries
    what kind of battery have you got i know you can have different
    kinds.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Non-active member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi there

    Just been speaking to oh on phone and he says you could get them tested to make sure they are still working. The mobility shop may be able to help you with that if you haven't got a battery tester yourself.

    I have bought batteries for my scooter from a battery specialist as mobility shops are far more expensive.

    Like dachshund my scooter is plugged in over night for the next day.
    I also use an elec wheel chair in the house and that is also charged overnight.

    I hope you get sorted soon


    Juliepf x
  • romeathome
    romeathome Non-active member Posts: 21
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    In reply to the person who asked me what sort of battery it is, I am not technical enough to know. I just know it is for a shoprider - cameo.
    What is a battery tester that one of you mentioned. I have one of those small ones for testing AA batteries but presumably it will be something else for something as big as a mobility scotter?
    I have had battery rechargers such as my lap top one get warm but this one was positively hot.
    Any way thank you all for your help and kindness.
  • romeathome
    romeathome Non-active member Posts: 21
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    thank you for all replies to my request regarding mobility scooter battery problem. My brother in law tested it and said it has 25% on which he says is good. When I tried it on the scooter it came up 95% charged which I assume it means that the light on the battery charger is not working i.e not changing from red to green when charged but at least it proves I do not need to buy a new battery. bye romeathome
  • julie47
    julie47 Non-active member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    That is good news that you don't have to purchase a new battery. :smile:

    juliepf x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Non-active member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    Has your brother in law or any other handy person you might have about any idea what to do about the light.....Its great you dont have to buy a new battery but it is nice to know how much battery you have left and when to to stop or turn around......or are you still not using it? I was told that it was better to run a battery down {occasionally} and then top it up but I dont know :lol::lol: At least the batter is working......maybe just a new bulb is need? I havent a clue what I'm talking about as no doubt you have gathered :lol::lol::lol::lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hileena and Romethome

    Just goes to show they dont give you the same advice do they?! :x makes me cross.

    Wonder too whether you need a new chrager for it??? :roll:

    Love

    Toni xx
  • romeathome
    romeathome Non-active member Posts: 21
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello,

    I am looking into the price of new chargers.bye romeat home
  • dazarooney
    dazarooney Non-active member Posts: 1
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I recently had a problem with my battery and got a replacement from here: http://www.blueboxbatteries.co.uk/search.asp?types=Consumer+Batteries+>+Mobility+Scooter+Batteries.

    I'd highly recommend them to anyone that needs a replacement.
  • romeathome
    romeathome Non-active member Posts: 21
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    dazarooney wrote:
    I recently had a problem with my battery and got a replacement from here: http://www.blueboxbatteries.co.uk/search.asp?types=Consumer+Batteries+>+Mobility+Scooter+Batteries.

    I'd highly recommend them to anyone that needs a replacement.

    Hello,I have made a note of that site for future reference. Appreciate your help. rome

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