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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Oliver James on August 14, 2023, 10:49:58 am

Title: Single Pointer ladders: can you buy lightweight ones any more?
Post by: Oliver James on August 14, 2023, 10:49:58 am
Since about 2018, I have noticed that the  2.5 metre single pointer Ladders we buy from Globe Ladders have changed.
The ones they used to supply had thinner stiles and were much lighter and more easily stowed up the side of the tank.
The one we buy now have got the same stiles as the much bigger ladders.
I guesstimate they weigh about 2kg more and they take up a lot more space.
Does anyone know a supplier of the lightweight  ‘old school’ single pointers?
Or like high quality Irish Linen scrim, are these light single pointers a thing of the past?
Title: Re: Single Pointer ladders: can you buy lightweight ones any more?
Post by: Smudger on August 14, 2023, 10:53:22 am
You might find the reg's have changed - the lighter ones may no longer be suitable for "Trade"

Darran
Title: Re: Single Pointer ladders: can you buy lightweight ones any more?
Post by: Spruce on August 14, 2023, 01:12:37 pm
Since about 2018, I have noticed that the  2.5 metre single pointer Ladders we buy from Globe Ladders have changed.
The ones they used to supply had thinner stiles and were much lighter and more easily stowed up the side of the tank.
The one we buy now have got the same stiles as the much bigger ladders.
I guesstimate they weigh about 2kg more and they take up a lot more space.
Does anyone know a supplier of the lightweight  ‘old school’ single pointers?
Or like high quality Irish Linen scrim, are these light single pointers a thing of the past?

As Darran says, the ladder regulations changed a few years back.

https://www.laddersukdirect.co.uk/latest-news/post/ladder-regulations-en131-explained-ladders-uk-direct
Title: Re: Single Pointer ladders: can you buy lightweight ones any more?
Post by: Simon Trapani on August 14, 2023, 07:02:47 pm
Check these out. The weights for various sizes are in the description:

https://titanladders.co.uk/product/window-cleaner-ladders/
Title: Re: Single Pointer ladders: can you buy lightweight ones any more?
Post by: simon w on August 14, 2023, 07:29:51 pm
I've always used this company for ladders, steps, stand offs, rojaks etc.

https://www.ladders-999.co.uk/ladders/window-cleaners-ladders/heavy-duty-alloy-window-cleaners-a-ladders.html
Title: Re: Single Pointer ladders: can you buy lightweight ones any more?
Post by: Splash & dash on August 14, 2023, 08:06:24 pm
Try Ramsey ladders