[Barryy]

I have a Youngman 3-Section extension ladder, Closed Height 3.37m, Open Height 8.3m, weight 24kg, that I use mainly for gutter cleans. The problem is that this ladder seems very heavy and cumbersome, especially when trying to move it along when fully extended. For safety reasons, I usually close it up, move to new position and then re-extend, which is time-consuming. And when I add my Stand-Off, it becomes even more awkward to handle with more top-weight.

I'm looking for a lighter ladder of similar size, and was wondering if anyone could advise as to whether this one would be up to the job. Weight is 19kg. I know it's described as "domestic" but I wouldn't be using it every day, maybe on average once or twice a week. The one i'm looking at on the following link is the BD335.

http://www.laddersalesdirect.co.uk/lyte-3-section-domestic-extension-ladder.html

Or maybe some of you guys know of another ladder that may suffice?

Cheers.

[Smudger]

As a biz/tradesman you need class1 or better ( sorry if not quite right ) anything rated domestic would most likely not be covered under your insurance ( if you have any )
Even for your occasional use

HTH
Darran

[Rob@Blast off]

Have a look at a titan 3m double with safety feet from midland ladders.

[Steven Biggs]

Barry it is much better and safer too have a heavy ladder when going high too gutters .out of intrest what do you clean them out with . I've only done 2 so far but used my hands and a trowal is there any easier way .            Thanks steve

[Smudger]

Steve,

The safest way is using a gutter vac, but if that's not an option at the moment I've heard good things about the pro gutter tools

Darran

[Barryy]

As a biz/tradesman you need class1 or better ( sorry if not quite right ) anything rated domestic would most likely not be covered under your insurance ( if you have any )
Even for your occasional use

HTH
Darran

Ah, good point, never thought about the insurance side, i'll have to look into that first. Thanks Smudger.

[Barryy]

Have a look at a titan 3m double with safety feet from midland ladders.

Double ladder would be too long for my VW Caddy, thanks anyways.

[Barryy]

Barry it is much better and safer too have a heavy ladder when going high too gutters .out of intrest what do you clean them out with . I've only done 2 so far but used my hands and a trowal is there any easier way .            Thanks steve

Here's what I use Stephen:

[Barryy]

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[Barryy]

Oh, and one of these for unblocking downpipes

[Rob@Blast off]

If you think you're ladder is heavy you should try my 4.5m double...
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[hotsteam]

You should be using a class 1 or 2 ladder, most insurances will state this, you are suppose to be a professional.
 

[PoleKing]

If you think you're ladder is heavy you should try my 4.5m double...
.

I needed a ladder last year.
I thought I might as well buy the longest one I could find.
Found a 10m triple for less than £200.
That ain't light!

[Rob@Blast off]

If you think you're ladder is heavy you should try my 4.5m double...
.

I needed a ladder last year.
I thought I might as well buy the longest one I could find.
Found a 10m triple for less than £200.
That ain't light!

Bloody hell 10m have you ever used it at full height?

[PoleKing]

If you think you're ladder is heavy you should try my 4.5m double...
.

I needed a ladder last year.
I thought I might as well buy the longest one I could find.
Found a 10m triple for less than £200.
That ain't light!

Bloody hell 10m have you ever used it at full height?

No.
I always think I could just do with 2 sections but then think 'I bet this will be the day I need all 3' so end up hoofing the whole thing.