Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mr.G on January 29, 2007, 05:56:17 pm
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has anyone used one? the makers claim it's so grippy, it can be used to stop a ladder sliding on ICE!
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Got mine last week, love it.
basically it grips really well, so well that if the ladder did ever move (THIS IS MY OPINION ONLY ) I do not think it would travel very far or very fast.
obviously fantastic on grass, but I use mine on everything including the concrete.
Got my mate top stand on it on his drive, I gave it a good kick and yes, it did move about 1 inch. So it is not glue, it can move, it is just it does a very good job of not wanting to go anywhere.
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Have you tried it on those damp, dark green, slimey, concrete slabs yet Karl? My rubber safety mat thingy doesn't seem to cope with that stuff. I was resorting to dragging garden furniture behind the ladder today. what a time waster!
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I know this isn't practical but 2 sand bags do the trick! Just lay them down fla & put your ladder on top. Won't budge a mm!
I do this at a house that has dark green slimey concrete slabs and it works a treat. I have permission to leave them at the customers house. Imagine taking them around everywhere with you. Some weight in them
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hw could I emulate dark green moss? If I covered a slab in fairy liquid and filmed it would that be a good idea? Have not tried it yet but will if it saves someones life.
Do you think that would be a good enough test? Suggest something else and I will get it done.
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ive had my ladder m8 for nearly 12 months used it in all conditions including wet decking, frozen slabs, mossed concrete. NEVER MOVED YET (TOUCH WOOD) ;D
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I need to get one of these. But before I go rushing out I need to ask a few questions:
1) Will it fit in my rucksack...roughly 18"x14"
2) What's it like on uneven ground
3) The rule of thumb is for every 4 up the ladder should be 1 out. Is ladder m8rix safe for 4 up 3 out...in other words ladders angled at 30 degrees (ok I know this is extreme!).
Simon
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check out midland ladders for size etc. You can get away at dodgy angels with the ladder m8 but i wouldnt recommend it. I sometimes do it to get above porch etc. It comes in a carry case i think youll struggle with a ruck sack mate.
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I've had mine for a couple of months and its the dogs danglers. am so glad i have it in my van its never moved on any surface i have used it on,
highly recommend getting one,
i did cut my finger by picking it up and touching a spike so be careful with it! they are very sharp
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hw could I emulate dark green moss? If I covered a slab in fairy liquid and filmed it would that be a good idea? Have not tried it yet but will if it saves someones life.
Do you think that would be a good enough test? Suggest something else and I will get it done.
You could get someone like me in to pressure wash it off/clean for the customer.
I don't think the fariy liquid idea will work, as you won't be killing the moss my friend.
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I've had a look on Midland Ladders. As Tatman says it won't fit in my rucksack but so what?...if it's as good as it's cracked up to be it's a must for us trad guys. I'm gonna get one.
Save me trawling round web-sites....where's cheapest?
Cheers guys.
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hw could I emulate dark green moss? If I covered a slab in fairy liquid and filmed it would that be a good idea? Have not tried it yet but will if it saves someones life.
Do you think that would be a good enough test? Suggest something else and I will get it done.
You could get someone like me in to pressure wash it off/clean for the customer.
I don't think the fariy liquid idea will work, as you won't be killing the moss my friend.
Roger, I believe Karl meant to reproduce the conditions of moss, not kill it! That'd be an ace test, probably best to have something solid behind the ladder just in case though...
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Does anyone know if it's wide enough for a double A frame because they go wider at the bottom?
Cheers