Aluminium ladders

DRABEST HOME Aluminium Step Ladder, 3+1 steps, 125 kg This is a single-sided DRABEST aluminium household step ladder from the HOME line - three steps and a platform on top, with a grab handle. The ladder for the household job that comes up twice a month and always urgently: a light bulb, a curtain, a top cupboard, a box in the hallway. Exactly the work people otherwise climb a chair for - and exactly the work that sends somebody to the emergency room every year. 2.9 kg - the figure that decides whether it gets used at all The ladder weighs 2.90 kg. That is barely more than a kilo and a half over an ordinary chair, and it means the thing is lifted with one hand, carried from room to room and tucked behind a door without it being an undertaking. A household ladder that weighs eight kilos lives in the cellar and never gets used - which is why weight here matters more than any other figure. Heights The platform sits at 75 cm, steps are 23 cm apart, and reach extends to 2.75 m - enough for the ceiling of a standard flat, a light fitting and the top shelf of a wardrobe. The platform measures 25 x 26 cm, so you stand on it with both feet rather than balancing on one. What makes it safe The steps are 8 cm wide with non-slip treads - 8 cm is the difference between a step the foot rests on and a narrow bar you feel under the arch. The feet have plastic caps that hold on a smooth floor and do not scratch parquet. The rating is 125 kg - the person together with whatever they carry up. A hook for a bucket or tool There is a hook at the top for a paint tin, a bag of fixings or a work light. A small detail, but it removes the commonest cause of falls from a household ladder - climbing up and down with your hands full. Origin DRABEST is a Polish manufacturer of aluminium ladders and scaffolding with its own production. The HOME series is the brand's household line, distinct from its professional ranges in load rating and in price. Technical specifications Product typeSingle-sided aluminium household step ladder ManufacturerDRABEST (Poland) SeriesHOME Levels3 steps + platform Load rating125 kg Weight2.90 kg Height to platform75 cm Reach heightup to 2.75 m Platform size25 x 26 cm Ladder width43 cm Step width8 cm Step spacing23 cm Materialaluminium Stepswith non-slip treads Feetplastic caps Extrahook for a bucket or tool EAN5904680004103 Questions and Answers How many steps does it actually have? Three steps and a platform on top - hence the "3+1" designation. The platform is the topmost standing level and sits 75 cm above the floor. How high can I reach from it? About 2.75 m of reach for an average adult. That covers the ceiling of a standard flat, a light fitting, the top shelf of a wardrobe and an air conditioner. What does a 125 kg rating mean? The total weight on the ladder - the person together with whatever they carry up. The paint tin and the toolbox count towards it, not just your own weight. Is it stable enough for an older person? The platform is 25 x 26 cm, so both feet rest on it, and the grab handle gives something to hold while working. That is the material difference from a chair: a chair offers neither a platform that size nor anything to hold. What does it weigh and is it easy to store? 2.90 kg - lifted and carried in one hand. Folded it is flat and tucks behind a door, into a cupboard or between a cabinet and the wall. What is the hook at the top for? A paint tin, a bag of fixings or a work light. The point is to avoid climbing up and down with your hands full - the commonest cause of falls from a household ladder. Is it suitable for professional use? It is not intended for that. DRABEST's HOME series is a household line - for daily professional loads choose a ladder from a professional series with a higher rating and a heavier build. ..

KX2603A Multi-Position Folding Ladder 4x3, 1.80 / 2.67 / 3.70 m, 150 kg A multi-position ladder locks in several configurations, so one item replaces a step ladder, a straight ladder and a ladder for working on stairs. The KX2603A has four sections of three rungs, is made of aluminium and is rated at 150 kg to EN 131. Fully extended as a straight ladder it reaches 3.70 m; folded it measures 95 x 37 x 25 cm and fits in a car boot. Working positions The four sections are joined by self-locking hinges. The supplier states three working dimensions: 3.70 m as a straight ladder, 2.67 m in the "Г" position and 1.80 m in the "А" position. What changes between them is which pair of sections stays folded and which is opened out. The hinges click home at fixed angles - before climbing, check that all four have engaged fully, because a partly locked hinge is the most dangerous state this kind of ladder can be in. Construction The stiles are aluminium and the rungs are ribbed for better grip underfoot in a work boot. Transverse stabiliser bars with rubber feet are fitted at the bottom; they widen the footprint and reduce the risk of the ladder sliding when opened on a smooth floor. Own weight is 11 kg - more than a plain ladder of the same reach, which is the price of versatility: one ladder on site instead of three. Applications Repair and installation crews, service work, painting, work on staircases and uneven ground, as well as household use. The supplier describes the model as suitable for both domestic and professional use. Its compact folded size makes it easy to transport and to store in a garage, cellar or a store room with little space. Working safely Set the ladder on level, firm ground and check that all four hinges are locked. Used as a straight ladder, lean it at roughly 75 degrees - the base about one quarter of the supported height away from the wall. Climb facing the ladder and keep three points of contact. Do not reach out sideways beyond its width and never move the ladder while you are on it. The 150 kg capacity covers the person together with tools and material. What is in the delivery 1 x KX2603A multi-position folding ladder, four sections of three rungs Factory-fitted stabiliser bars with rubber feet The supplier does not list a working board or platform as part of the delivery. Technical specifications Supplier code08090001 ModelKX2603A Configuration4 x 3 (four sections of three rungs) Number of rungs12 Max length as a straight ladder3.70 m Height in the "Г" position2.67 m Height in the "А" position1.80 m Folded dimensions95 x 37 x 25 cm Load capacity150 kg (EN 131) Materialaluminium Weight11.00 kg OriginPRC Questions and Answers In how many positions can it be used? The supplier states three working dimensions: 3.70 m as a straight ladder, 2.67 m in the "Г" position and 1.80 m in the "А" position. Self-locking hinges fix each configuration. Before every climb, check that all four hinges have engaged fully. What is the load capacity? 150 kg to EN 131. The figure covers the person together with the tools and material being carried. It applies to a correctly locked ladder standing on level, firm ground. How much does it weigh and how much space does it take folded? It weighs 11.00 kg and measures 95 x 37 x 25 cm folded. It fits in a car boot and can be stored upright against a wall without taking up floor space. Is a working platform included? No. The supplier lists only the ladder with its factory-fitted stabiliser bars. A board or platform to span the two sides is not part of the delivery and is not offered as an option for this article. Who is the manufacturer? The article is sold without a brand name. The supplier lists it as model KX2603A with origin PRC, under supplier code 08090001. That code is also what it is ordered by. How does it differ from the 4x4 model? The 4x4 model, supplier code 08090002, has four sections of four rungs and reaches 4.65 m as a straight ladder against 3.70 m here. The larger model weighs more and takes up more space folded, which makes the 4x3 easier to transport and better suited to household use. Can it be used on a staircase? Yes, that is one of the typical uses for a multi-position ladder - the two pairs of sections lock at different angles so they can stand on different levels. All four hinges must be locked and every foot must sit firmly before any load is applied. ..