Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ian101 on November 23, 2014, 09:21:04 pm
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just doing my list for santa ;D .... anyone got a 3 rung set and are they ok for getting over the odd gate .... or next size up required ??
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Need the four rung unfortunately.
I have the four rung and it gets over all gets. One rung less and it wouldn't though.
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s650/OnlyUseMeWFP/4c6eaac25f3d53dbdfd532f381857df6_zpsbf5b14e1.jpg)
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I have the 4 rung and will replace it with a 5/6 rung one next year the extra height will be idea for conservatory roofs and the extra high gates
Paul
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Myself I don't do gate or fence hopping as can't be arsed anymore but that looks a handy ladder as long as it don't collapse or tilt sideways being used like that.
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These are a little heavier but feel stronger and are much cheaper than the 'Little Giant 'Ladders ;) .....
http://www.screwfix.com/p/aluminium-telescopic-ladder-section-2-x-7-treads-4-43m/64728
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These are a little heavier but feel stronger and are much cheaper than the 'Little Giant 'Ladders ;) .....
http://www.screwfix.com/p/aluminium-telescopic-ladder-section-2-x-7-treads-4-43m/64728
Sorry I meant to say that mine are screw fix ladders and. It little giant. Mine are the ones you posted. ^^^
About £110. A lot cheaper than little giant and do the same job, very sturdy too.
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Johnny , have you got a pic of it folded and a pic of it at full extension against a house ?
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These are a little heavier but feel stronger and are much cheaper than the 'Little Giant 'Ladders ;) .....
http://www.screwfix.com/p/aluminium-telescopic-ladder-section-2-x-7-treads-4-43m/64728
I've also got these. Heavy but very sturdy.
The little giant does have an additional feature that the Screwfix one doesn't. It can be split into two trestles with a additional top fitting. Whilst this would be an added advantage for a painter/decorator, I haven't ever needed that option.
They also don't have wheels either.
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Need the four rung unfortunately.
I have the four rung and it gets over all gets. One rung less and it wouldn't though.
(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s650/OnlyUseMeWFP/4c6eaac25f3d53dbdfd532f381857df6_zpsbf5b14e1.jpg)
cheers Johnny ... its what I was suspecting ... thanks for taking time to post picture ! :)
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The only thing to remember these ladders are heavy.
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These are a little heavier but feel stronger and are much cheaper than the 'Little Giant 'Ladders ;) .....
http://www.screwfix.com/p/aluminium-telescopic-ladder-section-2-x-7-treads-4-43m/64728
The little giant does have an additional feature that the Screwfix one doesn't. It can be split into two trestles with a additional top fitting.
I thought that too at first Spruce....
You need to 'spin' the section around and click into the other section...as in the Little Giants video at 3.15mins onwards.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUCBDmxaGG1cC-CmPhPX-88Q&v=f9fyTCTr3ys
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The only thing to remember these ladders are heavy.
15kg is not heavy.....MAN-UP ;) LOL.
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These look great if you're van is too tall to be lifting ladders off the roof for access.
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These are a little heavier but feel stronger and are much cheaper than the 'Little Giant 'Ladders ;) .....
http://www.screwfix.com/p/aluminium-telescopic-ladder-section-2-x-7-treads-4-43m/64728
The little giant does have an additional feature that the Screwfix one doesn't. It can be split into two trestles with a additional top fitting.
I thought that too at first Spruce....
You need to 'spin' the section around and click into the other section...as in the Little Giants video at 3.15mins onwards.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUCBDmxaGG1cC-CmPhPX-88Q&v=f9fyTCTr3ys
Hi Oldman,
Thanks. I didn't know that - just tried it out and yes it works.
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Really do like the look of these, as ive been looking 4 a one4all basic job ladder 4 access duties only. This type would save time on splitting the ladders on gates when u put it in a-frame mode, but it would have been well handy if u could of been able to fit articulated feet to them for full stretch stuff. It would also be to wide at the base to put on top of a ladder m8rix, for mossy floors, shame :-\. Just had a thought though, for garages/extensions and back of house access, does anyone know if u say extend 3 sections of the ladder and then bend the top section downwards, would the top section bend into a upside down v shape 4 the top of the roof, giving 4 points of contact, if u k.w.i mean?? Cheers m
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These are a little heavier but feel stronger and are much cheaper than the 'Little Giant 'Ladders ;) .....
http://www.screwfix.com/p/aluminium-telescopic-ladder-section-2-x-7-treads-4-43m/64728
The little giant does have an additional feature that the Screwfix one doesn't. It can be split into two trestles with a additional top fitting.
I thought that too at first Spruce....
You need to 'spin' the section around and click into the other section...as in the Little Giants video at 3.15mins onwards.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUCBDmxaGG1cC-CmPhPX-88Q&v=f9fyTCTr3ys
Hi Oldman,
Thanks. I didn't know that - just tried it out and yes it works.
No problem Spruce, I've picked-up plenty of advice from you and many others on here...just nice to give a bit back :).
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What do you use the rope for?
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What rope ???
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Absolutely useless. just not strong enough. 150kg indeed, my flatulence weighs more than that :D
Getting one very soon for business partner to use as he always does the backs. £110 will soon be recovered from forgetful custies.
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i use my normal 3.5m trade ladders and split them or my 8ft single pointer.its only the odd job i need them for.most get a text the night before if they have a locked gate.
luckily for me most of my customers dont have locked gates or access issues.
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if you text the night before they might text to cancel. Best to creep up on them.
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if you text the night before they might text to cancel. Best to creep up on them.
very rarely happens IME unless their having building work/exterior painting done.
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Have the 4 rung also. Nothing more to add, very sturdy and heavy. I bought mine to replace a telescopic but i still prefer the ease of the telescopic most of the time for flat roofs etc though..
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Johnny , have you got a pic of it folded and a pic of it at full extension against a house ?
Hi Robert,
I havnt sorry. Will try and remember next time I'm using them.
If you count four rungs up then that is how high they sit when folded away. And then the way they are sitting in the pic is fully extended so fold them out and that's how high they sit. Basically just at the window sill of most two story houses.