- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Occupation
- Retired Electrical Contractor
I didn't do it... really
Throw it away?
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I didn't do it... really
peter d
Senior Member
- Location
- New England
masterinbama
Senior Member
- Location
- Huntsville Alabama
Cut it up but save those AL rungs they bring scrap money too. Getting off subject a little but do you guys have a scrap man that visits your business and buys your scrap? We have a good one in this area ,he gives what the local yards do and we don't have to load it.
peter d
Senior Member
- Location
- New England
Yes, we have them here. I affectionately refer to them as "thieves."
Okie Sparky
Member
- Location
- NW Oklahoma
I've been told that you can send a damaged ladder back to the manufacturer and get it repaired and it will be OSHA approved. However I have not pursued this as I figured it would be just as expensive to ship the ladder both ways plus the repair bill would probably be more than a new ladder.
nolabama
Senior Member
- Location
- new orleans la
pop rivet some metal channel inside it and cover it with some fiberglass you get at the body shop and wait for the grand jury to ask where you got your ladder repair license from
bjp_ne_elec
Senior Member
- Location
- Southern NH
One option, as mentioned in later reply, see if manufacturer can repair. Is this a Werner?
Another option is to see if someone has the bad half for sale. Is there any sign that the damage translated in to the other section?
dezwitinc
Senior Member
- Location
- Delray Beach, FL
Check around and see if there is a local ladder manufacturer around you somewhere.
We used to get ladders repaired in the Boston area often.
There was a manufacturer that repaired and certified them at very low cost.
We used to get ladders repaired in the Boston area often.
There was a manufacturer that repaired and certified them at very low cost.
JJWalecka
Senior Member
- Location
- New England
Disguard it and cut it up. Too much liability. Having a ladder on the rack is convenient but the sun can be brutal.
Is there a product to cover the ladder on the rack to prevent deterioration? Perhaps a tarp tied down properly.
JJ
Is there a product to cover the ladder on the rack to prevent deterioration? Perhaps a tarp tied down properly.
JJ
JJWalecka
Senior Member
- Location
- New England
William1978
Senior Member
- Location
- N.C.
Dumpster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:d
masterinbama
Senior Member
- Location
- Huntsville Alabama
We have those here too but this guy actually writes me a real check, not the bouncy kind.
nolabama
Senior Member
- Location
- new orleans la
masterinbama we have those guys here they pay a little less than going rate - seems like a good deal - last time i saw one at the scrap yard he was in a brand new cummins 3500 dodge with a 25 yard texas dump gooseneck loaded to the gills with romex - must be doing well
Seeing as how only the bottom of one section seems to be damaged, you could at least keep the other section.
And you could just cut off the bottom 1 foot of the damaged part, replace the feet and the whole thing should be as good as new -- except one foot shorter but also a little bit lighter and easier to carry. Use epoxy.
~Peter
I can build anything you want if you draw a picture of it on the back of a big enough check.
And you could just cut off the bottom 1 foot of the damaged part, replace the feet and the whole thing should be as good as new -- except one foot shorter but also a little bit lighter and easier to carry. Use epoxy.
~Peter
I can build anything you want if you draw a picture of it on the back of a big enough check.
weressl
Esteemed Member
Anybody know of anything that can be done for this 450 dollar ladder?
Fiberglass repair kits are available at boating supply shops. Repair of a listed equipment is another question from the liability standpoint.
Cant it be doe?
Absolutely.
Should it be done?
I would let the original manufacturer address the issue. It seems to me a manufacturing defect, even if it is occured after the warranty period so they should make good. It may even be cause for a recall!
jrannis
Senior Member
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale/ Miami
Cut it up and Deep Six it before you can think about it
zog
Senior Member
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Anybody know of anything that can be done for this 450 dollar ladder?
Looks like you got your $450 worth of use out of it, time for retirement (The ladder, not you)
quogueelectric
Senior Member
- Location
- new york
If I were to attempt this this is the system that I would use to fix it I have used this system before and it works great. and it was introduced to me by a friend of mine who installs bow thrusters on million dollar yachts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N7YMr6E564 I am trying to figure out how to treat fish sticks that have been overbent or knicked so I dont get fiberglass splinters in my fingers anymore. BTW I will fix the ladder for only 449$
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