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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Perfect Windows on February 11, 2016, 09:28:57 pm

Title: New ladder
Post by: Perfect Windows on February 11, 2016, 09:28:57 pm
Finally gave up on the telescopic ladder I've been using for Conservatory roofs when mine refused to close down and a section partially collapsed.  Bought one of these instead:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QTnDFKgnJA

with this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLBXn3VdXWyc9FnQ9b591dV-cNCkNmEI4f&v=6kvIrLNuc7c

Bigger to store but one of the franchisees bought one and it looks excellent.

Vin
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Shane sharples on February 11, 2016, 09:55:50 pm
How much were they vin? my extendable ladder does feel a bit bouncy when fully extended and getting a bit stiff when trying to collapse
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Rich Wilts on February 11, 2016, 10:02:05 pm
does feel a bit bouncy when fully extended and getting a bit stiff when trying to collapse

Stop bragging; if you want to chat him up just say. Innuendos are so yesterday.
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Perfect Windows on February 11, 2016, 10:06:09 pm
Various prices for various lengths, clip styles and materials:

http://www.midlandladders.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=74&pg=1

As soon as one of my sections became a little dodgy, I thought of a post by Ian:

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=193822.0;all

Now I don't think any ladder that folds, collapses or otherwise is weakened with joints can be as good as a straight aluminium extrusion but these do look the real deal.  Good find by Jake, one of our franchisees.

Max weight 300lb; the clips look good, lifetime guarantee, about double the price of the telescopic ones they will replace.

Vin





Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Flash.. on February 11, 2016, 10:08:17 pm
Screwfix do one the same that is cheaper I have been using it for 3 years no problem its been brilliant
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Smurf on February 12, 2016, 10:31:12 am
Best ladder I've found for deep cleaning conservatory roofs is a conservatory roof ladder funny enough. Or my second favourite is a ladder with and ankalad fitted that can also be used freestanding.

Step ladders and folding type ladders I tend to avoid as are downright dangerous
Obviously it goes without saying whatever ladder you chose to use should be the right ladder for the job.
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Smurf on February 12, 2016, 02:25:37 pm
Liitle giant the strongest & safest ladders my arse  ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq21604pi1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQkklBj1omg&oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCQkklBj1omg&has_verified=1
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Shane sharples on February 12, 2016, 02:26:11 pm
does feel a bit bouncy when fully extended and getting a bit stiff when trying to collapse

Stop bragging; if you want to chat him up just say. Innuendos are so yesterday.

Lol ok, sorry mr Oakley , yes I do want to chat him up  ;D
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Mick Kent on February 12, 2016, 02:44:09 pm
Why not use a proper conservatory roof ladder??

Here is what i use
Easi-dec conservatory roof ladder
Expensive but perfect for the job of working on customers con roofs.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=zIOy18bClGg



Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Smurf on February 12, 2016, 02:46:03 pm
Why not use a proper conservatory roof ladder??

Here is what i use
Easi-dec conservatory roof ladder
Expensive but perfect for the job of working on customers con roofs.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=zIOy18bClGg

That's the same one I use Mick  ;)
I use it mostly without the roof part though as find it easier/quicker to use a wfp pole than do it by hand.
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Perfect Windows on February 12, 2016, 05:22:23 pm
Liitle giant the strongest & safest ladders my arse  ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq21604pi1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQkklBj1omg&oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCQkklBj1omg&has_verified=1

The joint is very different in the new ones, hopefully much more secure.  If it's like that it'll be going back. 

Vin
Title: Re: New ladder
Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 12, 2016, 07:47:43 pm
Got an easi dec ladder and LSD ladder for Roof's

Its a shame i cant merge the two together as they each have pro's and cons.