What’s the deal with not being able to do electrical work on an aluminum ladder. I always see fiberglass ladders saying they are approved for electrical work but aluminum ladders don’t say either way, I am assuming there is an issue with them.
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Aluminum conducts electricity, fiberglass is an insulator.
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Agree with FastEddie. Whenever you work on electrical, using metal tools creates an inherent hazard due to their electrical conductivity. A non-metal ladder is the safest bet, especially if you're DIYing and not an electrical contractor.
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