fishman78
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« on: November 25, 2011, 03:46:14 PM » |
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Hi was just wondering if anybody as used the ladder matrix and if it is really a good as it seems You are not allowed to view links.
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Bertieboy
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« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2011, 09:13:52 PM » |
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For the price and the amount of times you are likely to use it, i would go for a ladder mat. I have one of these and it works very well with various surfaces, and you can pick a new set up for approx £20. You are not allowed to view links.
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bobby p
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« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2011, 11:41:43 PM » |
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word of caution with a laddermat,it does not always grip on smooth surface outside (although it says it does in its blurb)
i had a nasty fall when my laddermat slid
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Bertieboy
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2011, 11:59:25 PM » |
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You have take caution with every tool or safety item when using them. I woud'nt trust anything on the bottom of my ladder on slimey wet decking that one of my customers have round the back of the house. I refuse to take risks like that as i want to be able to go to work the next day and earn more money. If you are sensible about using a ladder, you will rarely need any additional saftey aids. I have the laddermat, ladder mate, ladder stay, and they spend most of the time in the van.
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Charliecherry
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« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2011, 12:22:43 AM » |
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Same as Bertie,i had a ladder mat slip on me/ and decking is defo out,
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pootwo
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2011, 10:55:39 PM » |
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WFP and your very safe
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k j
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« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2011, 11:01:24 PM » |
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 i use a rojak and i've even had this slip , another reason for going WFP 
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I HATE DAGS
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jamieburke
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2012, 04:02:55 PM » |
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as any 1 try Grippa Ladder  |
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mikes window cleaning
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2012, 06:19:36 PM » |
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try thesehttp://www.midlandladders.com/products/Supagrip_Articulated_Feet-274-25.html
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kristof
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« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2012, 08:48:41 PM » |
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I use a rojak (the big rubber one) on every window when cleaning upstair, and if i have a high window or slightly awkward one i will use 2 stabilizers(forget the name) which slide down the side of the ladder (they look a foootball goal stantion), they slot off and on the ladder in about 2 seconds. I use the matt levellers for uneven ground but have the Rojak underneath and stabilizers on!
I have tried the LIMPET STABILIZERS but couldnt get on with them
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jimmyboots
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« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2012, 11:54:40 PM » |
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For the best ladder safety, permanently fix spikes to the bottom of your ladder  |
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smurf
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« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2012, 01:15:22 AM » |
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Ankalad stabiliser I have found to be the best ladder safety device so far.
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karlosdaze
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2012, 01:32:43 PM » |
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word of caution with a laddermat,it does not always grip on smooth surface outside (although it says it does in its blurb)
i had a nasty fall when my laddermat slid
Same here - I'll use them for getting the ladder level but use other devises to stop slip. |
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smurf
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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2012, 08:08:08 PM » |
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Why are you trad guy's still using ladders beats me |
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karlosdaze
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« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2012, 12:50:00 PM » |
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Why are you trad guy's still using ladders beats me Ladders have access uses & I also like to go nose to glass on a first clean where possible. I also use ladders on inside jobs in many cases. I always weigh up the job before using ladders. I have also used scaffolding in houses on inside cleans over here - I think it all depends what sort of problematic situations you run into when cleaning windows. |
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smurf
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« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2012, 05:58:47 PM » |
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I have a ladder minimisation policy in place... I only use a suitable ladder for the job in hand with safety devices fitted for short durations (3 point contact) when safe to do so etc, etc . Also now with all kit available I don't need to use ladders hardly ever. Most so say ladder safety devices sold are not fit for purpose as some of you on this thread have already found out. Ladders don't kill but user complacency/taking chances at any height can… Keep safe lads |
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