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Default Why are stairlifts so slow?

On Thu, 21 May 2020 19:05:23 +0100, Thomas wrote:

It is all about the gearing to be able to get your fat heavy ass up there.
Shift you car to 4th from a stop and see how far you go.


A motor is not like an engine, it has more power when slower, and wouldn't have a problem getting it going.