Extension ladders

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arnettda

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My roughly 32' wooden extension ladder broke a rung today. I could easily break it apart in two sections which was nice as it was allot lighter to move around and I could use the shorter section buy itself. What are two good extension ladder length. I will buy two as I need a very tall one allot but want something lighter for the lower heights. Thanks
 
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480sparky

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Iowegia
I carry a 24' on the truck at all times, and have access to a 32 and a 40. In use, the 24 gets used about 90% of the time, the 32 is 9% and the 40 is 1%.

None of my fiberglass ladders are rated for seperating the sections for individual use.
 
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CopperTone

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MetroWest, MA
Rewire said:
we keep 24s on the vans and the big ladders at he shop anything very high and its a rental lift
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24' fiberglass on the van - also carry a 16' step ladder on the van, 6' and 4' inside the van.

anything higher - rent - only have encountered the need for a 40' once in past 5 years
 
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charlie

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Indianapolis
It has been so long since I have been in the trade that I don't know a lot about ladders. However, if you purchase wooden ladders, make sure you are getting rodded steps (does OSHA require that now?). :)
 
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220/221

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AZ
We carry 24's in the trucks. That will get you on a two story roof top.

Some of my guys prefer aluminum because the fiberglass ones are right at the limit of what is safe to handle/carry by yourself. I prefer a sturdy fiberglass ladder. I feel more comfortable/secure.
 
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Rewire

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Lake of the Ozarks
220/221 said:
We carry 24's in the trucks. That will get you on a two story roof top.

Some of my guys prefer aluminum because the fiberglass ones are right at the limit of what is safe to handle/carry by yourself. I prefer a sturdy fiberglass ladder. I feel more comfortable/secure.
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We often set up in close proximity to the service entrance aluminum ladders are just to conductive for me
 
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iwire

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Massachusetts
Like the rest 24' on the truck 32's and 40's at the shop.

I really would like to go with a 28' on the truck, the 24' is just a bit short to reach the trusses in many of the stores I work in.
 
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B4T

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Long Island, N.Y.
I bought an 18 ft. one piece ladder (special order) that I like.. extra heavy duty rungs and side rails. Has heavy duty rubber tips built into the ends to protect the siding. I also have a 14ft. step ladder I put on top of the extension ladder when needed. (on top of the truck)
 
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nakulak

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$22,000.00 will get you one of these. tow it behind your pickup and it beats the everlovin crap out of a ladder
 
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roger3829

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Torrington, CT
24' Extension ladder on top, 4' step ladder & 17' Little Giant inside for everyday use. 6', 8', 10', step ladders, 40' extension ladder, 29' bucket van at the shop
 
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