6 or 8 tread Electricians stepladder?

[sparky b]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a step ladder for domestic wiring situations and was wondering which is best, 6 or 8 tread.

The cheapest I've found is Toolstation -

 

[sellers]

for me, its a 4 tread! I have a 6 in the van and an 8 on top.

the 4 goes everywhere with me very easy to carry with your tools and drill, the 6 is only used in houses with very tall ceilings or to get into lofts.

whereas the 8 is rarely used, mainly with outside lights, shop signs etc.

 

[m4tty]

The cheapest i've found ladders in a place on eBay called ladders_uk. I'm looking at getting the 7 tread one soon. (which lee's waiting for feedback on I believe if not too late.)

http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Member/F/ViewItem.aspx?aid=170559902240&emvcc=0

hope the link works if not go on eBay and type

7 Tread Fibreglass Step Ladder, Swingback GRP steps

Anyway that the cheapest place I've found.

Hth

cheers

 

[m4tty]

for me, its a 4 tread! I have a 6 in the van and an 8 on top.the 4 goes everywhere with me very easy to carry with your tools and drill, the 6 is only used in houses with very tall ceilings or to get into lofts.

whereas the 8 is rarely used, mainly with outside lights, shop signs etc.

How tall are you mate? Just wondered as I'm looking at getting some ladders and was thinking of a 4 tread but if your 6'6 I'll go for a bigger one lol.

Cheers

 

[sellers]

6 foot 1. I'd really recommend a 4. So much easier moving them around the house trying not to damage 25years of tat.

 

[sparky b]

Thanks for the replies guys, as cash is always the main decider I think I'll go for 6 for now....

 

[sparky b]

6 foot 1. I'd really recommend a 4. So much easier moving them around the house trying not to damage 25years of tat.

But after reading that, it might be the 4 :C

 

[batty]

I have loads of steps but probably use the 4 tread the most for domestic. Cosco do good deals on Youngman steps if you have a card.

 

[sparky b]

Thanks Batty, but no local costco..... do they sell online?

 

[Badger]

i have a 4 tread set that get used every where domestic and commercial, and 6 tread if i need the extra height etc

 

[batty]

Thanks Batty, but no local costco..... do they sell online?

No you have to go in to the store.

 

[sparky b]

Thanks again batty, do these look ok?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YOUNGMAN-S400-CATWALK-FIBREGLASS-STEP-LADDER-4-TREAD-/200450881949?pt=UK_H_G_Ladders_RL&hash=item2eabcdb99d

 

[Badger]

thats basically the set i have, and i find them great,

 

[sparky b]

Thanks Badger & all, I think I'll give them a go!! ; \

 

[batty]

Thats the ones I have paid

 

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[wozz]

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[sparky b]

Thanks Wozz, I'm at Wilts tomorrow, I'll check them out...

 

[m4tty]

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