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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: collins82002 on October 25, 2008, 05:19:19 pm

Title: Just started WC. Ladder Size
Post by: collins82002 on October 25, 2008, 05:19:19 pm

Hi guys,
Just starting out and buying new stuff.  I.m looking at buying some ladders 4.18 extended are they tall enough?? ???

Title: Re: Just started WC. Ladder Size
Post by: gerard mcmanus on October 25, 2008, 07:30:17 pm

If you mean 4.18 meters, then 13 feet, I would say no bud. I am insured upto 15 feet, but some times if its a tall window you have to rest the ladder above it, so I would suggest a 20 feet set, and make sure you get ladder mats, or some kind of leveler.

Never go out in bad winds, wear good boots with a strong grip because if they are wet they can be slippy and you dont want to fall of them.

If I was buying a new set, I would probablly go with

www.ladders999.co.uk/ (http://www.ladders999.co.uk/)

And would get the heavt duty, ones that go to 21 feet. £309.03.

Hope that helps you mate

Gerard  :)

Title: Re: Just started WC. Ladder Size
Post by: tacky on October 25, 2008, 08:38:48 pm

titan 3,5 mtrs .closed .u wont go far wrong with these ladders .good all rounders

Title: Re: Just started WC. Ladder Size
Post by: Nathanael Jones on October 25, 2008, 09:08:48 pm

GO WFP!!!!

But if all else fails, a set of aluminium triple 8's (trade quality) with the top section tapering to a point (A frame) is what I'd buy if I ever wanted ladders ever again.

Buy a decent ladder safety device/stabiliser,... don't take chances.

For the cost of decent ladders, Trad gear and a stabiliser,.... you'd get a backpack WFP system easily.

Cheap RO unit (Off ebay)
Fishing pole
A cheap brush
10 litres of resin
A window cleaning warehouse backpack
A bit of hose and some fittings
and some water barrels,...


That's all you need!!

Title: Re: Just started WC. Ladder Size
Post by: MJH on October 25, 2008, 10:57:19 pm

midland ladders, see google, excellent gear ;)