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Liberator sell a power take-off  unit called "voltz" - I don't know the spec
or whether it would supply enough juice.  otherwise, beware extension
battery cables - if they get sliced it makes a hell of a bang!
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> From:         Gary Williams[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> Sent:         08 August 2002 10:57
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> Subject:      Powering a vibrating cushion from a powerchair !
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> We have a powerchair user who has asked us if he can use the batteries
> on his powerchair to power a vibrating lumbar cushion (usually powered
> via the cigarette lighter in a car). We have initially booked him into
> clinic to assess for a lumbar cushion. Has anyone got any experience of
> this?
>
> Gary Williams
> Rehab. Eng.
> Wirral wheelchair centre
> St. Catherines hospital
> Derby Rd.
> Birkenhead
> Merseyside
> CH41 0LQ
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> Tel 0151 604 7261
> or 07733 225606
> e-mail [log in to unmask]
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