Bruinator Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) Hi, I have a set of 5 stairs that are 30 incnes in total height to get into my house and i am wondering if this would suffice for someone to use to get in it with someone pushing them up in a wheelchair? https://www.ebay.com/itm/363333433676?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Db632c4cf19c04c3dbaa1d6a12af74a3b%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D292182476765%26itm%3D363333433676%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A912d48c3-b023-11eb-a250-0a95f11113e5|parentrq%3A4d0affa71790ab8790ac4211ffefd684|iid%3A1 Yout thoughts plz? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Bruinator said: Hi, I have a set of 5 stairs that are 30 incnes in height to get into my house and i am wondering if this would suffice for someone to use to get in it with someone pushing them up in a wheelchair? https://www.ebay.com/itm/363333433676?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Db632c4cf19c04c3dbaa1d6a12af74a3b%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D292182476765%26itm%3D363333433676%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A912d48c3-b023-11eb-a250-0a95f11113e5|parentrq%3A4d0affa71790ab8790ac4211ffefd684|iid%3A1 Yout thoughts plz? Thx I would personally get one with railings for safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinator Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Xenon said: I would personally get one with railings for safety. yes, as my steps already have rails. It is for my mom and i would be pushing her up it. thx Edited May 8, 2021 by Bruinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Biscuits Brown MVC Posted May 8, 2021 MVC Share Posted May 8, 2021 A 10' ramp rising 3' will result in about a 17.5° angle. A standard commercial ramp is about 5° and home ramps can run up to 3:12 or about 15° but at that slope, motorized chairs start to have issues. I'd say if you are reasonably fit and are pushing her up for a visit, you may get away with it but its probably going to be a bit steep if its an everyday ramp. Bruinator and spikey_richie 1 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinator Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Biscuits Brown said: A 10' ramp rising 3' will result in about a 17.5° angle. A standard commercial ramp is about 5° and home ramps can run up to 3:12 or about 15° but at that slope, motorized chairs start to have issues. I'd say if you are reasonably fit and are pushing her up for a visit, you may get away with it but its probably going to be a bit steep if its an everyday ramp. She wouldnt be going out all that much maybe 3 times a week at most. If it is needed, 1 to 2 people could push her up so would you agree there shouldnt be a problem? Pic of stairs https://imgur.com/ilOsjOM Edited May 8, 2021 by Bruinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinator Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) There is plenty of room as 10 ft ramp is a 3 ft short of the chimney so there is room. I would rather buy the ramp as it would be easier and safer for mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Biscuits Brown MVC Posted May 8, 2021 MVC Share Posted May 8, 2021 You could order the ramp you linked to and try it. Worst thing is pushing her up is a little harder than a lower slope would be. Going down might be a little more fun for her! Bruinator 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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