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niceandclean

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Stand off's
« on: January 23, 2007, 07:10:58 pm »
Hi im in the market for a new ladder stand off as mine is about 12 years old and has seen better days. I have noticed that there are lots out there, whats the best one?? I will be just using it for gutter cleans.  Any advice greatly recieved.

Thanks.

Re: Stand off's
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2007, 07:56:34 pm »
Dont get the b&q one they are sturdy but have wing nuts by the time youve done then up and undone you could have had th lot cleaned...im going to get one withe the spring clips

niceandclean

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2007, 08:48:46 pm »
I like the look of the v notch ones so you can put on the corner of the brickwork, and it also has wheels!

marc

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2007, 09:20:04 pm »
what do ya want a ladder for ? WFP its the future ,ops this is not going to start a trad v wfp is it HA HA only joking

Re: Stand off's
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2007, 09:24:43 pm »
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey

macc

Re: Stand off's
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2007, 09:44:43 pm »
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey
 

Ah, but you can with a gutter cleaning wond from Northern Tools,  ::)

niceandclean

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2007, 09:51:03 pm »
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey
 

Ah, but you can with a gutter cleaning wond from Northern Tools,  ::)

Do you have a link macc please??

Clear Vision

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2007, 10:03:51 pm »
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey

Oh yes you can!  ;D ;D

macc

Re: Stand off's
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2007, 10:14:42 pm »
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey
 

Ah, but you can with a gutter cleaning wond from Northern Tools,  ::)

Do you have a link macc please??

www.NorthernToolUK.com

They will tell you you need there pressure washer, you dont i run it off a Karcher. A good hardware store or plumbing & coupling supplies will stock the bits to change couplings.

Macc

macc

Re: Stand off's
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2007, 10:17:00 pm »
Forgot to say there under power washer assessories down the left hand side.

Macc

niceandclean

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2007, 10:17:49 pm »
Excellent, thankyou! Do you always use this method when doing gutters?

Chris Cottrell

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2007, 10:44:56 pm »
its the dogs danglies

niceandclean

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2007, 10:46:45 pm »
Do you use one as well Chris? Do you always use this when cleaning gutters? Does it just blast all the leafs and moss ect out of the gutter?

macc

Re: Stand off's
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2007, 10:49:22 pm »
I do now mate, its only about £140, a great piece of kit, even unblocks the outlet down pipe.

Only had it a few weeks but its a must.

Macc

Chris Cottrell

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2007, 10:49:50 pm »
yes always
and no it helps the flow of crap down the drain , for some you can just collect the junk at the bottom of the downpipe and then clear away


macc

Re: Stand off's
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2007, 10:50:14 pm »
Do you use one as well Chris? Do you always use this when cleaning gutters? Does it just blast all the leafs and moss ect out of the gutter?

Its amazing,

niceandclean

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2007, 10:55:08 pm »
Brilliant, thanks very much Macc and Chris, im going to order one now! Is northern tools where you both got it from?

Chris Cottrell

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niceandclean

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Re: Stand off's
« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2007, 11:08:54 pm »
140.00 well spent i hope?
Thanks for your help guys!!

seanmcshane

Re: Stand off's
« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2007, 06:37:25 am »
Easyclean, I have a stand off that bolts on and off after using the spring clip one from B+Q.
The disadvantage with the spring clip one was the depth it reached out from a wall. It was 12" I think and was inadequate for a lot of older houses where there is a deep overhang.
I actually took it back after about 10 uses and got a refund!
I ordered the bolt on from a website and it has a 17" - 24" stand off which is adjustable.
It is a pain with the bolts but takes 5 minutes to put on and is very secure.
There is a stand off called a Limpit which looks excellent but looks like it could be very pricey.

www.smithslimpit.co.uk