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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: David Beecroft on November 03, 2017, 06:04:15 pm

Title: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: David Beecroft on November 03, 2017, 06:04:15 pm
As above. I’ve been using a lightweight B&q stand-off but it feels unsafe. Anyone recommend something better?  ???
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Og on November 03, 2017, 07:11:58 pm
Microlite
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: ants on November 07, 2017, 09:14:38 pm
The ones with layflat wheels that roofers use are the best, about £80
Very stable and safe
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: windowswashed on November 09, 2017, 06:47:18 pm
The ones with layflat wheels that roofers use are the best, about £80
Very stable and safe

I'll second that. Use to rest them on the roof tiles and work from above the guttering, very good kit. Mine is buried in the garage somewhere, redundant now as only do windows, that's enough  :)
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: David Beecroft on November 10, 2017, 08:01:02 am
The ones with layflat wheels that roofers use are the best, about £80
Very stable and safe
Anyone know the trade-name for these so I can do a search online.?
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Og on November 10, 2017, 05:45:30 pm
Ahem.

Microlite.
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Og on November 10, 2017, 05:47:41 pm
https://www.ladderstore.com/microlite-stand-off.html
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: windowswashed on November 10, 2017, 05:51:40 pm
You wouldn't want to keep them on the top of your ladders for too long as it makes the ladder top heavy, but for guttering or roofing jobs it's ideal. Think I paid £90 for mine several years ago. Can'rt believe they are £188  now
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Og on November 10, 2017, 05:53:58 pm
Yep they're great, use with the ankalad and working at height is a pleasure.
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Plankton on November 10, 2017, 07:11:22 pm
https://www.midlandladders.com/the-ultimate-square-wheel-ladder-stay
One of many things I've been meaning to buy.
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: David Beecroft on November 11, 2017, 08:33:13 am
Thanks  Guys, just ordered it £99. 
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: M Roberts on November 11, 2017, 04:46:29 pm
https://www.midlandladders.com/the-ultimate-square-wheel-ladder-stay
One of many things I've been meaning to buy.
That's a copy of the micro lite what you find is the black wheel part comes away from the yellow part ! microlite more expensive but the wheel is one piece
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Plankton on November 11, 2017, 05:29:51 pm
https://www.midlandladders.com/the-ultimate-square-wheel-ladder-stay
One of many things I've been meaning to buy.
That's a copy of the micro lite what you find is the black wheel part comes away from the yellow part ! microlite more expensive but the wheel is one piece
Have you bought one before?
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: tony day on November 11, 2017, 07:14:48 pm
As above. I’ve been using a lightweight B&q stand-off but it feels unsafe. Anyone recommend something better?  ???
Have you been in a Coma for the last 20 yrs!We don't use Ladders anymore Trigger!
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Plankton on November 11, 2017, 08:51:27 pm
As above. I’ve been using a lightweight B&q stand-off but it feels unsafe. Anyone recommend something better?  ???
Have you been in a Coma for the last 20 yrs!We don't use Ladders anymore Trigger!
Never?
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: M Roberts on November 12, 2017, 09:44:33 am
https://www.midlandladders.com/the-ultimate-square-wheel-ladder-stay
One of many things I've been meaning to buy.
That's a copy of the micro lite what you find is the black wheel part comes away from the yellow part ! microlite more expensive but the wheel is one piece
Have you bought one before?
Yes, Midland ladders used to call them Microlites ! Hence slightly conned in buying one from them, had problems with wheels contacted them, no use ,spoke to Microlite they explained what Midlands was doing... If I was you I would pay more and buy the actual microlite
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Plankton on November 12, 2017, 11:03:42 am
Seems like an expensive set of wheels on the microlight @£88 of a difference. Surely they would be replaced within the year if they failed?
Title: Re: Which Ladder Standoff?
Post by: Og on November 12, 2017, 01:31:25 pm
Wonder if there's a weight difference?