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Scaffold type handrail too cold to use
Cyclamen
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Hello
I have mobility difficulties and have a ramp and hand rails outside my home. They are made from scaffold type bars that I believe are KeeClamp. The rails are painfully cold to touch and slippy in wet weather so I can't use them properly.
I am on a limited budget so can't start again with a new system. Social services have been unable to give me any ideas.
I am now looking for a 'something to cover, wrap, paint' the scaffold with to solve the problem. I've been on google over a few days for more hours than i'd like to own up too.
I have found an insulated Handrail grip tape but to cover my rails would about £120 plus someone to actually put the tape on.
I've seen 'foam/sponge coats' on vertical scaffold poles over pavements but can't find these online and not sure if they'd be suitable or waterlog.
I am wondering if anyone here knows a better option please?
I have mobility difficulties and have a ramp and hand rails outside my home. They are made from scaffold type bars that I believe are KeeClamp. The rails are painfully cold to touch and slippy in wet weather so I can't use them properly.
I am on a limited budget so can't start again with a new system. Social services have been unable to give me any ideas.
I am now looking for a 'something to cover, wrap, paint' the scaffold with to solve the problem. I've been on google over a few days for more hours than i'd like to own up too.
I have found an insulated Handrail grip tape but to cover my rails would about £120 plus someone to actually put the tape on.
I've seen 'foam/sponge coats' on vertical scaffold poles over pavements but can't find these online and not sure if they'd be suitable or waterlog.
I am wondering if anyone here knows a better option please?
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Gloves? message too short.0
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Thanks.. yes gloves are a budget friendly option.. but i was hoping to sort the rails.
Gloves get wet, can be slippy on the rails, and for me they can be very uncomfy to wear.
If it's just getting out taxi and into house it would be good to be able to do that without having to find gloves...same with going to the bin.. etc.0 -
Pipe lagging?0
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Yes I was going to say pipe lagging too and cable ties0
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http://www.scaffolding-direct.co.uk/tube-protector-foam-yellow-35-pack-.aspx
It's a bit bright & you probably don't need 70 metres of it! What you need is a friendly scaffolder who will "acquire" some off cuts & put them on for a drink.Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.0 -
Pramsay/poppycat.. Thanks I'll have a look.. i wondered if pipe laggng would absorb water and squelch..but i can investigate.
Essex-Exile - that's the stuff I've seen in town but couldn't find on google anywhere thank you. I'll see if I can find a less offensive colour. I've been trying to pluck up the courage to phone a local scaffolding company but anxiety, nerves and cowardice are stopping me.. i'll work on it and try and get my act together.0 -
Yes give them a ring no harm just explain to them why you need it wont costs much. Good luck. if you lived in my area I do it for free for you (Scarborough) failing that ask odd job man on facebook0
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What about some grip tape that's used on tennis racket handles? Not sure if you can get it in industrial sizes or how weatherproof it would really be though.0
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Well said poppy!
Cyclamen. Typical domestic pipe lagging will get wet and hold the water. They tend to be just up to 28mm inside diameter so not large enough to go round handrail (often 38 to 44mm diameter) and too thick to then allow easy hand grip.
The scaffolding covers usually are bright colours to make them very visible....and are also very thick.
However something that might fit the bill is self adhesive car panel insulation. Closed cell so water impervious, thin so will insulate but not make the handrail diameter much greater, in sheets so can be cut to size, dark colours. Fairly cheap and readily available.
See https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/3mm-Black-Closed-Cell-Foam-Self-Adhesive-off-The-Roll-High-Quality-Waterproof-UK-1m-X-2m/1463458015?iid=262418073209&var=561216381570
for an example.
Do post your approximate location (not in detail such as the first half of your post code) and you may find a kind person who will test fit some for you will respond from this site! I would if you were close!
Edit: robatwork some good lateral thinking but it is so narrow it would take an age to wrap a handrail, I know how long it took to wrap a badminton racquet!!0
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