Mobility Scooter Charger info.

With tons and tons of chargers on the market, buying a replacement might be difficult without knowing what your scooter actually needs. As I have mentioned before, the right charger for your batteries can increase their performance and longevity.

Don't use just any charger.

For some, you might have several scooters and several chargers. I don't recommend mixing the chargers with different scooters. They can have different voltage and amperage output, as well as specific battery chemistry like Gel, Lithium or AGM. Call me out and I can diagnose the battery / charger issue and find the proper replacement parts for you.

The online retailer listed this charger for my scooter specifically..... but is it?

I have had clients buy chargers that say "mobility" charger, when in-fact the charger might be for a laptop with the wrong voltage and chemistry type. I have seen products listed with specific make and models of scooters as being the direct replacement charger for, and it turns out to be a power supply that did not even provide enough voltage, thus never charging the batteries beyond a discharged state..

So be careful of what you buy, even if it says it is for your scooter! I'm not saying you can't buy the correct charger online, i'm just saying that you can buy the wrong one if you are not sure what your are looking for.

If the damage has been done.

Now, if you have a set of batteries that are failing, or cheaply made batteries that were never going to hold up, the chances of a high quality charger increasing the performance and longevity of your compromised batteries is going to be unlikely. Poorly cared for batteries are most likely headed for the recycling center. Don't waste your money on cheap equipment that may cause more frustration than you are already having. Safe and smart chargers are available for reasonable money, and you gain benefits from them so call me and lets get your scooter set up to be more reliable.

My scooter doesn't take a charge, what can it be?

If your lead acid batteries are totally discharged, your charger isn't going to produce any current if it doesn't feel the right amount of voltage at the batteries. This is done purposely so that you do not over work your charger, which could damage it. More than likely your batteries are no good now that they have been deeply discharged. There are methods for recovering them, but I would suggest replacing them rather waiting to see if they come back. Either way, when lead acid batteries are discharged this much, even if they did come back, the performance is going to be compromised.

My scooter doesn't turn on. Is it my batteries or charger?

It could be one or the other, or both or neither! You could spend hundreds of dollars on your machine replacing parts that are not going to fix the problem. It could be as simple as a fuse, or disconnected terminal. I've seen rodents chew a small 16ga wire in half and perplex an inexperienced technician trying to find the issue. So remember, make sure you get a proper diagnosis and only replace what you need.

Have your equipment Inspected and serviced.

Its good to have your equipment tested for proper functions. All parts of scooters need basic servicing and should be done at least twice a year. Inspections should include the chargers and all connections and vital parts of the scooter. Have me take a look and keep your investment running as it should.

On many occasions, during a basic scooter service, I have seen pins, bolts and wiring harnesses hanging, dangling, just about to become a problem. Having a basic service can try and eliminate some of these issues before they happen. Even if your scooter is new or newer, it doesn't mean that there is nothing to service. I've kept equipment running for extended periods of time, just doing basic upkeep. It has proven to be beneficial.

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