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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Barryy on July 16, 2014, 11:15:00 pm
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I have a Youngman 3-Section extension ladder, Closed Height 3.37m, Open Height 8.3m, weight 24kg, that I use mainly for gutter cleans. The problem is that this ladder seems very heavy and cumbersome, especially when trying to move it along when fully extended. For safety reasons, I usually close it up, move to new position and then re-extend, which is time-consuming. And when I add my Stand-Off, it becomes even more awkward to handle with more top-weight.
I'm looking for a lighter ladder of similar size, and was wondering if anyone could advise as to whether this one would be up to the job. Weight is 19kg. I know it's described as "domestic" but I wouldn't be using it every day, maybe on average once or twice a week. The one i'm looking at on the following link is the BD335.
http://www.laddersalesdirect.co.uk/lyte-3-section-domestic-extension-ladder.html
Or maybe some of you guys know of another ladder that may suffice?
Cheers.
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As a biz/tradesman you need class1 or better ( sorry if not quite right ) anything rated domestic would most likely not be covered under your insurance ( if you have any )
Even for your occasional use
HTH
Darran
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Have a look at a titan 3m double with safety feet from midland ladders.
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Barry it is much better and safer too have a heavy ladder when going high too gutters .out of intrest what do you clean them out with . I've only done 2 so far but used my hands and a trowal is there any easier way . Thanks steve
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Steve,
The safest way is using a gutter vac, but if that's not an option at the moment I've heard good things about the pro gutter tools
Darran
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As a biz/tradesman you need class1 or better ( sorry if not quite right ) anything rated domestic would most likely not be covered under your insurance ( if you have any )
Even for your occasional use
HTH
Darran
Ah, good point, never thought about the insurance side, i'll have to look into that first. Thanks Smudger.
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Have a look at a titan 3m double with safety feet from midland ladders.
Double ladder would be too long for my VW Caddy, thanks anyways.
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Barry it is much better and safer too have a heavy ladder when going high too gutters .out of intrest what do you clean them out with . I've only done 2 so far but used my hands and a trowal is there any easier way . Thanks steve
Here's what I use Stephen:
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1405623267_gutter tools.docx)
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Damn file didnt upload
Hang on...
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1405623459_standoff.jpg)(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1405623466_bucket.jpg)(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1405623470_bag.jpg)
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(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1405623540_scoop.jpg)
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sorry, ciu only allows 3 files per post
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Oh, and one of these for unblocking downpipes
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1405623687_drain unblocker.jpg)
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If you think you're ladder is heavy you should try my 4.5m double...
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You should be using a class 1 or 2 ladder, most insurances will state this, you are suppose to be a professional.
::)roll
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If you think you're ladder is heavy you should try my 4.5m double...
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I needed a ladder last year.
I thought I might as well buy the longest one I could find.
Found a 10m triple for less than £200.
That ain't light!
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If you think you're ladder is heavy you should try my 4.5m double...
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I needed a ladder last year.
I thought I might as well buy the longest one I could find.
Found a 10m triple for less than £200.
That ain't light!
Bloody hell 10m have you ever used it at full height?
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If you think you're ladder is heavy you should try my 4.5m double...
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I needed a ladder last year.
I thought I might as well buy the longest one I could find.
Found a 10m triple for less than £200.
That ain't light!
Bloody hell 10m have you ever used it at full height?
No. ;D
I always think I could just do with 2 sections but then think 'I bet this will be the day I need all 3' so end up hoofing the whole thing.
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I've been carting my big ladder around since i got the roof bars on the new van and can you guess how many times i've used it?
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I've been carting my big ladder around since i got the roof bars on the new van and can you guess how many times i've used it?
I'm guessing not many...
Anything that requires a ladder is minimum £100 for me.
To pay for the ballache of putting the roof rack on.
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Not once ::)roll
I like the sound of that £100 or they stay put!
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Not once ::)roll
I like the sound of that £100 or they stay put!
Just don't tell the customer that. ;D
Similar thing: I don't get the extreme 47 out of the van for less than £50.
I actually don't mind telling customers that though.