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Spider Hart replied to the discussion How to power up a SMARTDRIVE unit in Japan? in the forum Japan 7 months ago
How to power up a SMARTDRIVE unit in Japan?
Thanks gbgb
I now feel l will have no problems with charging the SMARTDRIVE unit in Japan in my trip.
Rdgs Spider H
West Australia
DavidHase replied to the discussion Power Wheelchair Rental in the forum Japan 7 months ago
Hi Kelvin13
If you have access to our carts, no special space is needed.Our carts are the size of a small carry-on bag when folded up, so they can be carried on a bullet train.
If you have a non-foldable wheelchair, you will need to reserve a wheelchair space on the Shinkansen in advance.
On conventional JR trains, there are spaces for…
gbgb replied to the discussion How to power up a SMARTDRIVE unit in Japan? in the forum Japan 7 months ago
How to power up a SMARTDRIVE unit in Japan?
You are probably right. Though it is possible it will be roughly the same.
Modern power supplies don’t use transformers,. Instead they chop the input power up into pieces (this is not a technical explanation!!!!) and re assemble it at the voltage and current they need.
It may be slower because of the 50 Hz rather than 60 Hz more than because of…
Spider Hart replied to the discussion How to power up a SMARTDRIVE unit in Japan? in the forum Japan 7 months ago
How to power up a SMARTDRIVE unit in Japan?
Thanks, gbgb
Yes l thought about buying the appropriate elect line cord’ (Japanese 2pin) for the smart drive, but would have to wait to be in Japan to do it. More relaxed as a ‘happy traveller’when its all in place before l leave home, hey.
Am l right in thinking that the SD-unit will just charge slower as the voltage is just 100V in…
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