{"product_id":"jefferson-3-8m-safe-close-13-tread-telescopic-ladder-with-stablilisng-base-bar","title":"Jefferson 3.8m Safe Close 13 Tread Telescopic Ladder With Stablilisng Base Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jefferson 3.8m Safe Close Telescopic Ladder with Stabilizing Base Bar provides an ideal combination of working height, structural stability, and compact convenience. Designed for trade professionals, maintenance technicians, and serious DIYers, this flexible ladder replaces bulky, full-length extension ladders with a portable unit that stores easily in standard vehicle boots, utility vans, or tight workshop corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety remains the central focus of the Jefferson 3.8m design. Operating standard telescopic ladders can present risks of pinched fingers or uncontrolled downward acceleration during collapse. This unit features a built-in safe-close system that utilizes internal pneumatic dampeners. When released, each rung descends slowly and smoothly, allowing controlled height adjustments and preventing accidental hand injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability at elevated working heights is further improved through the inclusion of a specialized base stabilizing bar. Extending wider than standard ladder uprights, the heavy-duty bar lowers the center of gravity and minimizes side-to-side rotation while working at maximum reach. Fitted with heavy-textured rubber feet, the base bar bites into surfaces to prevent slippage on concrete, tarmac, or interior flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from lightweight, high-tensile aluminum alloy, the ladder maintains rigid structural integrity under heavy loads without adding unnecessary weight. The extension mechanism operates on an intuitive rung-by-rung basis. Each step features dual visual locking levers that click firmly into position, enabling the user to configure the exact height required for the task at hand—whether reaching high guttering, accessing loft spaces, or performing routine interior maintenance. The ladder retracts quickly down into a manageable size, secured via an integrated heavy-duty harness strap for simple single-handed transport between sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jefferson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55657850798456,"sku":"JEFLADTEL13S","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/8658\/1049\/files\/jefladtel13s.jpg?v=1789117169","url":"https:\/\/www.electrosw.co.uk\/products\/jefferson-3-8m-safe-close-13-tread-telescopic-ladder-with-stablilisng-base-bar","provider":"Electro South West Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}