Telesecopic ladder

[ROBERT W. NEWLAND, JR.]

Originally Posted by bhartley

Look on e-bay before you spend $299.

So true. Got mine off ebay for $129 (Telesteps).

[dchew]

Both the Telestep and LG are good ladders. The LG is build much more solid. I use the Telestep only there is good grip on the ground or concrete for the feet.

[Steven C. Waskewicz]

I own an Extend and Climb, and really like how heavily built it is, for its size
and compactness when down.
I have had to clean the bottom rubber feet from time to time, as Gerry mentioned, due to dirt and grime, and whatever else tends to stick...
But I love the Xtend and Climb almost as much as my heavier 22' Fiberglass Little Giant.
Between the two, I couldn't be happier with safe and effective laddering tools.

[ekartal6]

For those of you who only use a telescopic ladder in your business, how are you opening attic hatches?

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by ekartal6

For those of you who only use a telescopic ladder in your business, how are you opening attic hatches?

I only Have the little Giant and in High Garages I just extend the ladder up and push open the hatch.
I just use it in the extension ladder position.
Go up the ladder and push the hatch away do my inspection and reverse the method .
Works well fo me .


......... Cookie

[ntoll]

Originally Posted by ekartal6

For those of you who only use a telescopic ladder in your business, how are you opening attic hatches?

I prop it against the nearest wall (with a towel over the top to protect the wall). Once I have the hatch out of the way, I climb down and extend it into the attic.

I only use that ladder inside. I have little giant clone for the outside. When it has been raining or snowing outside, it's really hard to clean a ladder before taking it inside. I like the extend and climb because it fits behind my seat and stays clean.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by ntoll

I prop it against the nearest wall (with a towel over the top to protect the wall). Once I have the hatch out of the way, I climb down and extend it into the attic.

I only use that ladder inside. I have little giant clone for the outside. When it has been raining or snowing outside, it's really hard to clean a ladder before taking it inside. I like the extend and climb because it fits behind my seat and stays clean.

How do you Handel a high garage 11 feet and all walls are 5 feet away?

[mthomas2]

I use the rubber bumper for the X&C:

http://www.xtendandclimb.com/accessories.html

so I don't scruff up interior areas (I have one side marked interior, and use in on the inside, and the other side other for exteriors).

I never try to "bump" a hatch open with it though - I've read too many accounts of damaged hatches.

[phinsperger]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

is it possible that the rubber feet on your ladder have become contaminated from use and are no longer as sticky is when it was new? dirt dust and other contaminents would reduse the ammount of friction against a smooth floor.

It may be worth giving the rubber a good detergent scrub and maybe trying some denatured alcohol on them to remove any oils or grease on the surface.

I lost one of the rubber feet off my Telestesps once and was able to order a replacement pair. If cleaning does work and they are just worn then replace them.