Telesteps 1800 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder, 14-1/2-Foot

by Telesteps

Product Description

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The Telesteps 14-1/2-foot 250-pound telescoping extension ladder is easy to carry, easy to use, and easy to store. Made from lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloys, the ladder automatically telescopes up or down from just 33 inches to 14-1/2 feet in seconds. Adjusting in one-foot increments, it gives you many extension ladders in one small, versatile package. Weighing only 24 pounds and meeting OSHA and ANSI standards, it can be taken, used, and stored anywhere that most ladders just won't fit.

Product Description

Telescopes up in 1' increments to just the height you need. Telescopes down automatically to: (1400T) 27", (1600) 30" and (1800) 33". Made from high quality, high strength, lightweight aluminum alloys. High quality non slip rubber bumpers and feet. Molded serrated climbing rungs for sure grip and stability.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 33 x 19.5 x 3.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 31.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000G08WKO
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1800
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,669 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #38 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Ladders > Telescoping Ladders

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job, January 5, 2008

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J. Lambert (SUMMIT, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Telesteps 1800 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder, 14-1/2-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I do a lot of wiring in closets and buildings I needed ladders that where easy to carry and store, since I bring 2 or three of these to jobs. Storing and transporting a frames take to much room. These fit the bill perfect. They take a little breaking in until you raise and lower them about 30 times they can stick a bit, some did some where fine out of the box. The collapsing works well but watch your fingers. There are safeties built in, but this is a collapsing type of latter is inherently risky where you put your hands. I have used several and this is the safest and best so far. Some make you collapse one rung at a time what is nice about this is you can collapse to a smaller height 4 rungs down or just collapse the whole thing in one shot so it is quick. Weight is very light for a 14' ladder at 25 lbs I don't know what you are expecting if you think this is heavy, it is about the same weight as my 6' A frame. Fully extended it does flex a bit, again they all do but gets the job done and doesn't bug me one bit. As a light contractor ladder or condo owner ladder it is great. If this is you only ladder and you have a house I would get something a bit more robust like a little giant or a good A frame and extension ladder it is bigger but is a sturdier feeling and safer. For what this ladder is it is great!

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the same as the 1600, November 2, 2007

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Handy Jack (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Telesteps 1800 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder, 14-1/2-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned the twelve and a half foot 1600 telesteps ladder for three plus years. Excellent ladder which I would give five stars. The only downfall to this marvel was at times it was not tall enough. Enter the fourteen and a half foot telesteps. Question? Will the two feet I gain be worth $150 per foot to buy the longer ladder? I decide "yes". Upon arrival, I'm thinking I received the wrong ladder. First, the picture of the 14 1/2' ladder is one of the 12 1/2' ladder. I was under the impression that the quality would be the same as the 12 footer. It is NOT. This model is just this side of negotiating a rope ladder. The flex and twist of the taller ladder is unacceptable when getting off the roof onto the ladder. Also the one I received would not extend from the bottom, as advertised. I sent it back. Too bad the construction of the 14 1/2 ' ladder does not meet the same quality as the 12 1/2 footer, hence the one star. Thats my experience with the two, and I'm not falling off for two more feet.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre performance and finger pinch danger., December 7, 2007

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J. Morris "J. Morris" (Suburban Detroit) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Telesteps 1800 250-Pound Duty Rating Aluminum Telescoping Extension Ladder, 14-1/2-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this ladder and had reasonable expectations. I am sad to say that I am disappointed with this ladder. It's fairly heavy, there is a significant amount of bounce the higher you go, and you can easily smash your fingers and/or hands while the ladder is collapsing. I am a firefighter and have spent a great deal of time on ladders. You would be much better off with an "A" frame ladder and an extension ladder to meet most of your needs. I know space is sometimes a premium, but trust me. One fall off a ladder 10 feet up really hurts. Not to mention the recuperation time to heal a broken arm, leg or back. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who is elderly, heavy, uncomfortable with heights, and lacks upper body strength. You have to use some muscle to erect the ladder and lower it safely. Hope this helps.