Picked a perfectly good 10' fiberglass aluminum ladder from the dumpster behind my job.. - Upgoat

Picked a perfectly good 10' fiberglass aluminum ladder from the dumpster behind my job..
submitted by PeckerwoodPerry to whatever 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 16:07:46 ago (+23/-0) (whatever)

Always worth a look. There's a moving company next door. If you have one in your area, the dumpster is always worth checking out.

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[ - ] Rotteuxx 4 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 18:21:19 ago (+4/-0)

You're sure it's not cracked somewhere or has loose rivets?

We throw ours out after 4 years, the UVs from a welding arc makes the fiberglass extra brittle after a while.

[ + ] MayhemInChief

[ - ] MayhemInChief 3 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 20:53:19 ago (+3/-0)

I was going to say something similar. Be extra sure that it's not damaged somehow. Check it thoroughly. It is your life you're playing with after all.

[ + ] o0shad0o

[ - ] o0shad0o 2 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 21:49:11 ago (+2/-0)

Yeah, also if the fiberglass is exposed it'll tend to get into your hands or possibly clothing as you're climbing.

[ + ] UncleDoug

[ - ] UncleDoug 1 point 2.6 yearsSep 21, 2022 09:10:16 ago (+1/-0)

...and fiberglass ladders are heavier, without necessarily being any stronger.

[ + ] FeedYourMead

[ - ] FeedYourMead 1 point 2.6 yearsSep 21, 2022 14:07:14 ago (+1/-0)

Yet necessary for any electrical work.

[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 16:47:43 ago (+2/-2)

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[ - ] deleted 4 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 19:34:05 ago (+6/-2)

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[ + ] ruck_feddit

[ - ] ruck_feddit 1 point 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 23:05:26 ago (+1/-0)

Is that the brand or the color?

[ + ] GoldenAgeWhen

[ - ] GoldenAgeWhen 2 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 23:44:36 ago (+2/-0)

Brand, they are all rainbow colored

[ - ] Kozel 0 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 18:59:41 ago (+0/-0)

Dumpster finds are my favorite. Is it a Louisville Ladder? And in what coloration did it come?

[ - ] CoronaHoax 0 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 22:16:15 ago (+0/-0)

Not cheap!!

I spent $45 for a 2’ step ladder.

[ - ] RedBarchetta 0 points 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 22:21:43 ago (+0/-0)

Good for you around the house, not good enough for OSHA or a job site.

[ - ] Yargiyankooli 0 points 2.6 yearsSep 21, 2022 00:30:34 ago (+0/-0)

We picked up some metal fence posts today (~$10 at home depot now) . I am constantly picking up other's trash.

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Picked a perfectly good 10' fiberglass aluminum ladder from the dumpster behind my job.. submitted by PeckerwoodPerry to whatever 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 16:07:46 ago (+23/-0) (whatever)

Picked a perfectly good 10' fiberglass aluminum ladder from the dumpster behind my job..
submitted by PeckerwoodPerry to whatever 2.6 yearsSep 20, 2022 16:07:46 ago (+23/-0) (whatever)