Mobility means freedom
Mobility
With the steady increase of mobility freedom, the term total mobility has become commonplace in the wheelchair and scooter market. Wheeled medical equipment of all kinds has emerged lately with improved mobility capabilities. Due to their improved mobility, people have choices of going places that they could not have imagined just a few years ago. One of the contributing factors to this change has been the number, type and capacity of batteries available to power the units and accommodate this freedom of movement.
At Europower, we have a comprehensive range of AGM and Gel technology to drive power chairs, scooters and garden machinery. With Sonnenschein and MK batteries, you can be sure you are running on safe to use, easy to maintain, long lasting batteries.
Choosing the right battery can actually enhance your mobility equipment's performance and safety, simplify charging and maintenance and, in the long-run, save you time, money and peace of mind.
MK Battery
 
MK Battery’s premium gel sealed battery products have been the number one choice for years by the leading wheelchair manufacturers. When it comes to performance and quality, the MK Gel is the standard.
Features:
- Deep Cycle - Premium sealed batteries capable of up to 500 cycles that are fully laboratory tested.
- Gelled/Suspended Electrolyte - No liquid of any kind; battery is completely sealed. Safe in any position.
- Maintenance Free - Water is never added; low liability.
- Do not need to be fully discharged before recharging
- Do not develop a “memory” that limits their recharging fully discharged before recharging
- Travel & Ship Easily - MK batteries are F.A.A, IATA, and UPS approved.
- Safety - Sealed batteries have a special re-sealing vent system that prevents excessive internal pressure; thus they cannot explode under normal conditions.
TYPE |
VOLT |
CAPACITY @ 20 hr |
LENGTH mm |
WIDTH mm |
HEIGHT mm |
WEIGHT kg |
GB1231 |
12 |
31 |
197 |
130 |
184 |
11.0 |
GB1250 |
12 |
50 |
238 |
140 |
235 |
17.1 |
GB1273FT |
12 |
73 |
260 |
171 |
210 |
24.3 |
GB1286 |
12 |
86 |
324 |
171 |
251 |
28.7 |
GB1297 |
12 |
97 |
329 |
171 |
248 |
32.5 |
Sonnenschein
 Sonnenschein Gel is considered to be the benchmark that manufacturers aspire to. The Gel battery was originally developed by Sonnenschein of Germany and the performance capabilities of this technology have not been matched to date on the world-wide market by any other comparable product.
 The Sonnenschein VRLA Dryfit range of batteries is particularly suitable for the leisure and mobility market with applications including wheelchairs and scooters. These batteries are completely maintenance free and will not leak acid even with improper treatment such as damage to the case. For this reason the battery may be carried on scheduled and chartered aeroplanes giving complete freedom to travel with one’s mobility equipment. So if your freedom of movement is restricted and you use modern mobility aids such as a wheelchair or mobility scooter then the Sonnenschein VRLA Dryfit range is one of the best batteries you can buy.
Sonnenschein VRLA Dryfit GF-Y Range
Features
- Completely maintenance-free (no topping up)
- Suitable for operation in living areas
- Environmentally friendly
- Long life - 450 cycles
- Robust, safe and reliable
- Low self-discharge
- Product Range – 6V and 12V batteries
TYPE |
VOLT |
CAPACITY @ 20 hr |
LENGTH mm |
WIDTH mm |
HEIGHT mm |
WEIGHT kg |
GF 12022Y |
12 |
24 |
167 |
176 |
126 |
9.6 |
GF 12025YG |
12 |
28 |
197 |
132 |
180 |
11.1 |
GF 12033Y |
12 |
38 |
210 |
175 |
175 |
14.6 |
GF 12040Y |
12 |
48 |
242 |
175 |
190 |
18.0 |
GF 12044Y |
12 |
50 |
261 |
135 |
230 |
19.0 |
GF 12051Y1 |
12 |
56 |
278 |
175 |
190 |
20.8 |
GF 12063Y |
12 |
70 |
260 |
171 |
210 |
23.0 |
GF 12065Y |
12 |
78 |
353 |
175 |
190 |
26.8 |
GF 12072Y |
12 |
80 |
330 |
171 |
236 |
30.0 |
Things to Consider When Purchasing Mobility Batteries
- Discharge: Gel Cell is preferred for wheelchair and mobility scooter batteries because of its deep cycle life span. The AGM battery will work nearly as well if the discharge rate is not below 50% before it is recharged.
- Range and Use: A battery's size determines its range. By size, we mean the Amp Hours the battery is rated for. A 30 AH battery has a range of approximately 10 miles, while a 98AH battery has an approximate range of 20 miles. Range depends on how and where you use your wheelchair or mobility chair and what features it has.
Mobility Battery Care & Maintenance
Even though AGM and Gel type batteries are considered maintenance-free, you may help extend your battery life by performing a quick visual inspection of the battery and related connections. If the battery run time seems to be diminishing, first check to ensure that the charger is operating correctly. Second, check the battery connections. Loose terminal connections can add resistance to the charge input and result in low charge to the batteries. Third, check battery temperature during the charging process. If a battery is hot-to-the-touch, immediately disconnect charger and have batteries tested. And fourth, make sure that batteries are secured properly. Even though both AGM and Gel batteries are highly resistant to vibration and impact, battery life will be affected if they are not properly secured. |
