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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair Feb 10, 2014 17:27:40 GMT -8

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Post by Knight on Feb 10, 2014 17:27:40 GMT -8

Just been wondering how much dump or bucket everyone has in their chair. My first chair (Q7) has 3 inches of bucket, and my Quickie Ti has only 2 inches, but lately I seem to feel like I am sitting on top of my chair rather than IN it. I might add another inch to make it a bit more comfortable until I can get a new chair. I am overcompensating with my upper back muscles to maintain my posture since I can't feel my lower back or use much of those muscles, and it hurts!

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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair Feb 10, 2014 21:55:01 GMT -8

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Post by Butiki on Feb 10, 2014 21:55:01 GMT -8

Hi Knight, I looked at the script for my chair on the Tilite site and can't seem to see what the dump is for my chair. The closest thing that I can see is seat tapper witch is standard. here is a the link to my script click here You will have to put the serial number in, 11925299. See if you can see.

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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair Feb 10, 2014 22:11:16 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Feb 10, 2014 22:11:16 GMT -8

Good post Knight Seating considerations are very important.especially considering the time spent in a chair and the effects this has on the joints etc.

This post is really interesting and gives seating tips....take a look 'Inspired' Information on Seating and Posture

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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair Feb 11, 2014 6:13:57 GMT -8

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Post by Millard on Feb 11, 2014 6:13:57 GMT -8

I use a power chair and the dump on it is what is comfortable to me. I use the Tilt-in-Space all the time. I usually don't tilt a lot and normally about 3" to 4". I elevate the seat to transfer and flatten out the dump of the seat. I transfer at least 8 times per day.

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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair Feb 11, 2014 23:00:38 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Feb 10, 2014 21:55:01 GMT -8 Butiki said:

Hi Knight, I looked at the script for my chair on the Tilite site and can't seem to see what the dump is for my chair. The closest thing that I can see is seat tapper witch is standard. here is a the link to my script click here You will have to put the serial number in, 11925299. See if you can see.

Dump is the difference between the front seat height and your rear seat height

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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair Feb 12, 2014 1:12:12 GMT -8

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Feb 11, 2014 23:00:38 GMT -8 Knight said:

Feb 10, 2014 21:55:01 GMT -8 Butiki said:

Hi Knight, I looked at the script for my chair on the Tilite site and can't seem to see what the dump is for my chair. The closest thing that I can see is seat tapper witch is standard. here is a the link to my script click here You will have to put the serial number in, 11925299. See if you can see.

Dump is the difference between the front seat height and your rear seat height

Yes Knight, I know that but I can't seem to see it on my script.

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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair Feb 12, 2014 10:14:33 GMT -8

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Post by truwrecks on Feb 12, 2014 10:14:33 GMT -8

Feb 10, 2014 21:55:01 GMT -8 Butiki said:

Hi Knight, I looked at the script for my chair on the Tilite site and can't seem to see what the dump is for my chair. The closest thing that I can see is seat tapper witch is standard. here is a the link to my script click here You will have to put the serial number in, 11925299. See if you can see.

According to your serial number your chair has 2" of dump.

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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair Feb 14, 2014 10:47:08 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Feb 13, 2014 16:24:41 GMT -8 DJ said:

I originally has three but changed it to two. I think I can go down to one or none since I don't feel like I'm sitting as upright as I could/should be!

The problem with changing your bucket is that it changes how you sit on your tailbone. So be careful and pay attention to your "turtle head" bone to make sure you won't get a pressure sore. I know when I was using my Q7, I had a callous on my tailbone because it had 3" of bucket and the cushion did not give me correct support.

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Dump/Bucket in Your Chair

Post by Knight on Feb 10, 2014 17:27:40 GMT -8

Post by Butiki on Feb 10, 2014 21:55:01 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Feb 10, 2014 22:11:16 GMT -8

Post by Millard on Feb 11, 2014 6:13:57 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Feb 11, 2014 23:00:38 GMT -8

Post by freewheeler on Feb 12, 2014 0:08:36 GMT -8

Post by Butiki on Feb 12, 2014 1:12:12 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Feb 12, 2014 1:45:04 GMT -8

Post by Knight on Feb 12, 2014 2:21:53 GMT -8

Post by Butiki on Feb 12, 2014 4:00:35 GMT -8

Post by tbone57 on Feb 12, 2014 7:23:19 GMT -8

Post by truwrecks on Feb 12, 2014 10:14:33 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Feb 13, 2014 16:24:41 GMT -8

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