Extension of string to turn air heat exchanger on and off

- makes it possible for a person who uses a wheelchair to turn on/off

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User turns on air exchanger

The air exchanger, which sits high on the wall, can be switched on and off with a short string. The user lengthened the cord to be able to reach it.

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The user

Whose idea
The user

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Wheelchair-accessible home with many practical details. 2011

Author: Robert

Robert bor tillsammans med hustru och tre barn i en villa. Han arbetar heltid. Han skadade sig 2003 och har en låg paraplegi (L1). Ingen assistans.

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Type of disability

Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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