Hydraulic couches..

[biker364]

Hi all,
I was wondering if any of you have recently purchased either an electric or hydraulic couch, and if you have the name of a good supplier..
I would be most grateful..
Deirdre

 

[Fhayme]

Hi Deirdre

When you start paying for the professional couches they are all good quality though very in price quite a bit, have you looked at the classifieds on the main healthy pages site as you might find a good second hand one there?

 

[Baillie]

I have only ever come across a few nasty plinths.

I agree with Paul, that your best bet may be to pick up a second hand one. If none on HP, then maybe check the classifieds in Health type journals. If your setting up a practice on a budget, then there are probably other expenses that need considering. Plinths are relatively simple beasties, that can always be spruced up & is likley to be used with a cover on, anyway. [sm=dance.gif]


May be a good idea to browse at new ones to think about what type you're after. Usually the more twiddly bits - the more expensive. Here's the web site for Osteopathic Supplies Ltd -

http://www.o-s-l.com/

Electric versus Hydraulic.

I prefer hydraulics - fewer moving bits, so less likely to have faults, no wires to trip on (especially if you need to move it about) & gives your leg muscles some exercise.

Occasional hydraulic seal failure either from excessive use - replace, or under use - can get away with boiling in hot water.

Have had an electric one fail on me & had to replace motor and the pressure switches they you use for up & down can be sensitive to changes in room temperature. Sending the patient/client toward ceiling or floor. []

 

[StillYoung]

bear in mind if this is for use in the home and you dont have business planning permission you may get into trouble as it would be unlikely that you would move a hydraulic or electric couch so that the room could be used for domestic purposes unless it is a very big room.....
just a thought
Hugs
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