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   MSA1 | Oct 04, 2006 06:33am | #1

   I thought that Werner made a retro fit kit, I know they make a ladder with thhem factory installed but i'm not sure if they have them on ladders that tall.

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   BillHartmann | Oct 04, 2006 06:58am | #2

   That is the Werner Equalizer.

   http://www.wernerladder.com/newprods/equalizer.php

   But the longest one is 28 ft.

   Werner and I think that many other ladder manfactures and 3rd parties make addon levelers.

   http://www.wernerladder.com/catalog/details.php?series_id=249

   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=tools&field-keywords=ladder%20levelers&results-process=default&dispatch=search/ref=pd_sl_aw_tops-1_tools_10147563_2&results-process=default?tag2=amd-google-20

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   traini | Oct 04, 2006 07:14am | #3

   Thank you very much

   Now only to find out who is selling the products in Canada.

   George

    

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   sandalboy | Oct 13, 2006 05:56am | #4

   It's a really neat feature to have.  The Werner self leveling one (I think it's model PK-80) is the one that I have, and it really does work.  It does however make getting the ladder roughly into position a little harder.  As you initially set the ladder down the first leg to hit the ground will shorten until the other leg extends out and hits.  Then it locks in this awkward position.  You have to take the weight off of both legs to get it to move again.  This can be a chore with a heavier ladder by yourself.  Once the ladder is up near where you want it, leveling is quite easy.  Lift both legs up and set them down.  The ladder will stay oriented the way that you set it.  Repeat this as needed to get exactly the position you want.

   I installed this kit on one of my 2 Werner 28' fiberglass ladders.  In spite of the added difficulty in initially setting the ladder, it is completely worth it.  You just need to get used to not pushing the ladder onto only one foot when setting it up.

   My only complaint is that the installation is a pain.  Also taking the saw to your brand new, expensive ladder and cutting the lower 8" off of each leg it is not a good feeling.  There is no going back to the original feet.  Make sure you measure and remeasure before cutting.  Make sure you use the right template, as there are several of them included.  If you screw up your ladder will be worthless.

   They  appear, and feel just as sturdy as the fixed legs, and should work fine on as tall of a ladder as you need.  I think that the instructions indicated that also, but I'd double check Werners website first. (update: the site says "ALL" lengths of ladder).  Looking at the website it reminded me of how it widens the stance at the feet making it more stable than with stock feet.

   I think that this kit is about $100+ retail.  I got mine new on ebay for $50 with a sealed but worn out looking box.

   
   

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   Edited 10/12/2006 11:05 pm ET by sandalboy

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   traini | Oct 14, 2006 12:42am | #5

   Thank you for the info, however the product is not aviable in Canada.

   George

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   sandalboy | Oct 14, 2006 03:52am | #6

   They are available on the web, such as Amazon.com. Somebody has got to be willing to ship to Canada.

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   Hazlett | Oct 14, 2006 10:13pm | #8

    sandalboy,

   I have a Werner product out in my garage right now" auto leveler"---PK80-2 that I never got around to installing

   Opened the box----had that same scary feeling --and put it away

   Had it for 6 years now

   24', 28', and 32' fiberglass ladders---------think   I otta just be a man ---and finally put it on the 28' one ????

    LOL, Stephen

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   sandalboy | Oct 14, 2006 10:41pm | #9

   Yep, or put them on ebay. You probably could get 50+ bucks for them. No point storing them if you don't use them.

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   RedfordHenry | Oct 14, 2006 05:59am | #7

   Lynn Ladder Company sells levelers for extension ladders .  I googled "Lynn Ladder" and found them in about 10 seconds