Hydraulic couches..
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
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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?
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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. [:o]
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
Answers:
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?
Answers:
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. [:o]