Gutter Clean By Hand

[OoO]

They still sell exactly the same one today bud. All I got was a replacement lol. I was young then (19) didn't know any better

 

[JDMW]

see thats the problem with ladders, you come off and could be away from work for a few weeks or worse /emoticons/sad.png

 

[Smurf]

I use that ladder setup most days only may I add when appropriate to do so. I'm well aware of the risk involved but try to minimise the risk as much as possible hence the reason why I use that kit. /emoticons/wink.png

 

[Shaun1977]

Great set up

 

[Smurf]

That's the only gutter clearing ladder setup I will work with now Shaun. I advise you get sorted the same as gutter clearing from a ladder is dangerous work :Image9:

 

[Shaun1977]

How much did tht set up set you back mate

 

[Smurf]

Got the lot from ebay so think in total cost less than £200. The only thing I bought new was a triple 12 rumg combi ladder.

 

[Shaun1977]

Can't really grumble at tht price

 

[Smurf]

Indeed Shaun as I was lucky to find bargains on ebay as if buying new would have cost double that.

 

[cromwellian]

Yep missus your deep flow is not so deep is it.

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Was still frozen so came out in big chunks hence the thermal gloves.

Forgot my ice pick tool as the gutter spoon on that pole was useless

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Trying to use a guttervac would have been useless on this one too chaps /emoticons/biggrin.png

The guttervac system I have come across space-vac, come with a sharpened spike tools that cuts roots like toffee etc. dont how it would have done through frozen though , I bet that would be a challenge!!.lol

 

[Smurf]

I've used guttervacs also for a few years now and all I can say is they have limitations to what they can actualy do. Even with spikes etc as I clear gutterng and blocked downspouts all year round either by hand or guttervac unlike some do.

 

[Smurf]

Your sharpend spike tools might struggle on this one too :Image13:

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The guttervac system I have come across space-vac, come with a sharpened spike tools that cuts roots like toffee etc. dont how it would have done through frozen though , I bet that would be a challenge!!.lol

 

[Barryy]

http://stores.buyladder-max.com/-strse-1/Ladder-dsh-Max-Ladder-Standoff-stabilizer/Detail.bok

Hey Smurf, ever see one of these? They're sold in the USA, I was trying to source them in the UK but couldn't find them anywhere. Shipping alone from the USA would be around 80dollars. They seem very good, can be used on wall or roof, just like the microlite.

 

[Smurf]

Yep a while ago now.like you when I was searching for a stand-off suitable for roofs.

Would I buy one if they were sold here in the UK proberbly not as the microlite is a decent bit of kit which is class 1 rated.

 

[Scotty]

I've just went and purchased the ankalad stabiliser and the microlite on your advice smurf. The setup you use looks super stable and if i have to go up a ladder thats the kind of set up i'd feel comfortable with using.

Ive just added gutter cleaning to my cleaning business after reading posts on here and ive got my first one booked in for a week on monday.

I have a gutter vac coming next week and i ordered the gutter tools with extension pole, I think im set to go.

I'm ordering the lyte ELT340 ladders, these extend up to 10m, do you find thats sufficient reach for 2 storie houses?

 

[Smurf]

Nice one Scotty. :Image9:

Yep that ladder would do fine Scotty but must admit I prefer a ladder with a stabiliser bar at the bottom myself as the ladder is less likely to dig in on grass. However there are advantages without one as you could use something like this as well for sloping firm ground.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Big-Grip-Ladder-Stabiliser-/251281488278?pt=UK_Computing_Laptop_Screens_LCD_Panels&hash=item3a818b3996

Or even this chepo ladder mat

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ladder-Mat-Ladder-Stabiliser-WIndow-Cleaning-increase-safety-and-protect-/350666839685?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item51a55f5685

 

[Scotty]

Thanks mate.

I've found this one here http://www.ladderstore.com/big-grip-ladder-stabiliser.html

It's a few quid cheaper. Do you think it's the same thing in different colour?

Im new to ladders so wasn't sure what to go for. I didn't realise i could get ones with a solid bar at the bottom.

Thats the thing i love about this form, every day is a school day /emoticons/smile.png

 

[Smurf]

looks like the same thing to me :Image9: