Subject: Cold stair lift motor
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:40:11 -0500
From: Stormin Mormon
Newsgroups: alt.home.repair
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On 2/18/2016 11:45 AM, Snuffy "Hub Cap" McKinney wrote:
I'm looking at adding a resistor or bulb inside an Acorn stair lift
motor housing to keep the temperature about 40degF. The unit is in an
unheated area and temps get too low for the motor to turn normally. I
considered an electric blanket or pad but having an elderly person
messing with something on the stairs is not a good idea. Also, there's
the issue of having a separate part and cord to deal with.

Cheat this out and see what you think. I have done this when setting
up electronic devices in remote locations, installed in an insulated box
with a car battery & resistor. In this case a night light bulb might be
another choice.

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Is the motor under the stair? How is the power
supplied to the motor? Makes me wonder if you
can use the existing wiring some how.

Are you able to contact the manufacturer? Maybe
they have a low ambient temperature kit. Why
reinvent the heater wheel?

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On 2/20/2016 11:55 PM, Snuffy "Hub Cap" McKinney wrote:

Well, I took your advice and called it and by golly I got a real Floridian! And the feller knew his stuff. He said the indoor version used the same motor & grease as the outdoor version which would stand up to 20 deg F or lower - which is the number I gave him.

Saved me a bunch of work. Next time I'm over at that house I will look at it again and see exactly where it could be binding.

Thanks again Dave - first step, read the manual....


Thanks. You can call me Chris, everyone does.

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