What equipment do I need to maintain my wheelchair
Author: Sharon Jang | Reviewer: Ian Denison | Published: 3 January 2025 | Updated: ~
| Tool | Image | Purpose | ||||||||||
| Wrench | To turn nuts and bolts or to prevent them from turning when loosening or tightening. | |||||||||||
| Lubricant (e.g., graphite, PTFE/Teflon) | Lubricates moving parts and prevents them from corroding. | |||||||||||
| Screwdrivers (with various heads) |
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Used to undo or tighten screws on a wheelchair. | ||||||||||
| Hex keys (Allen keys) | Used to turn sockets with a hexagonal head. You will either need metric or imperial hex keys, depending on your wheelchair. | |||||||||||
| Tire pumps | Standing tire pumps are recommended as they are needed to pump tires up to over 50 psi. | |||||||||||
| Tire levers | Used to lift the tire off and to access the inner tube of a tire. |
