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SonOfFormby

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Telescopic ladders
« on: March 29, 2009, 11:08:25 am »
Anyone use them, I'm thinking of getting one (instead of a roof rack) as I only use ladder for access now, do they last, and are they a pain to put up and down?

Lee
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ftp

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2009, 11:11:32 am »
I looked at a set but they seemed heavy and pricey to me. Probably cheaper to get a roof rack.
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cottonbud10

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2009, 11:31:02 am »
funny you ask about ladders,ive just got some from one of thoese shopping channels,  3.75mtrs for the price of £75 + £9 delivery,they are ace, can reach up to the bottom of first floor window,not to heavy,do feel a bit funny going up them,just make sure they klick lock, as you extend them out,,i havent got my ladders off the van  all week,,just remember if you get anything  off one of them channels you can end up with a call back to process the order at anytime,as i did,,,infact 2.30am from some indian who i could,nt understand a word of.....kev
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SonOfFormby

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2009, 12:58:54 pm »
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SonOfFormby

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2009, 12:59:52 pm »
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*Derek*

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2009, 03:42:08 pm »
Be careful of your fingers in them ones. They drop down and they could close on your fingers if not careful.

I've a multipurpose folding ladder and find it much safer and stromger. Takes up more space tho..
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SonOfFormby

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2009, 05:54:56 pm »
Quote from: *Derek* on March 29, 2009, 03:42:08 pm
Be careful of your fingers in them ones. They drop down and they could close on your fingers if not careful.

I've a multipurpose folding ladder and find it much safer and stromger. Takes up more space tho..

Would you recommend a foldable ladder more then, I saw a 3m one in my local Wickes for about £90, are the telescopic that dangerous then?

Lee
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SonOfFormby

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2009, 05:58:29 pm »
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steve smith

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2009, 08:48:36 pm »
I use them telescopic ones, only for access or for some flat roofs, had them for about 18 months now and still in use, starting to look abit tatty now but still going strong, think i paid about £80 for mine,

Steve
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*Derek*

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2009, 09:02:44 pm »
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SonOfFormby

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2009, 10:07:33 pm »
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Lee Pryor

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Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2009, 10:09:41 pm »
I put 2 of these in each of my vans and they are fantastic, they take up no room at all very good for going through a customers house or flat roof access.
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mileslake

Re: Telescopic ladders
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2009, 10:14:19 pm »
I bought some from ebay,for £75,  about 1yr ago. looked the same as the makes that are £150. But mine lasted about 15 openings and then disintegrated. Also if u use for flat roofs u need a bit of weight to make sure the ladder doesn't slide as u get on and off.

I think if u pay good money for one then a good idea.

Seems a good thing but best buy locally with good warranty.

Hasta la vista
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