Has anyone got an easi-dec ?

Since I started this thread I've been clocking the possible uses and I agree about 50% of sites I visit would work with the easi-dec. The idea of not having to rely upon scaffolders for 50% of jobs is very tempting. Even if the scaffolder is great it is less convenient for the customer and it puts an element of the job success in the hands of someone other than yourself.

I've promised myself that I can have one when I'll use it 3 weeks in a row. They offer a very handy rent-to-buy scheme which spreads the cost very nicely.

Noshocks said:

Cut to the chase Easi-dec, this is a trade forum, can we have an idea of cost.
Outlay has to be judged against an average £450 for scaffolding on an install,without costs there is no way of calculating how many installs it would take to recoup cost. I have also been tempted to attend an open day but have been put off with talk of £8k for two lifts and a staging board, which is probably the minimum required to work safely, is this sort of figure incorrect?

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Good morning everybody -

The Solar System is modular; for the kit that you mention above which comprises a solar dec with lifting gantry, an end dec and catwalk which spans in-between, the total cost is £7333 which provides you with an 8 metre long platform and edge protection.

The Solar-Dec is available in varying specifications, if you wanted to purchase it on its own for example you could have a 2m or a 2.5m dec with or without "winged gates" - these provide you with just shy of an extra 2m span additional to the dec. This obviously is less of an outlay than the complete kit and can be added to incrementally.

So, in the scenario that you mention above you're looking at a return on your investment of 16 average jobs if you use the complete system 100% of the time - to approx 30 jobs if you believe you can only use it 50% of the time as has been mentioned... In our experience, if the system is used only 50% of the time that's generally because of lack of experience in how to fit the kit nto tricky access scenarios. In practice, i's rare that the system can't be used as it's so modular. If in doubt - we can look at a piccie of a tricky access scenario and offer advice.

Points to consider; you're not tied to a scaffold contractor, you're set up and ready to install swiftly, you can move the kit under your own steam, and critically - panels are winched to height safely and under control. Limiting damage to both them and your customer's property.

Phewee - that's a lot of info, and so finally - we do offer a "Hire to Buy" scheme, which is interest free. So, instead of throwing money away on scaffolding costs, you could be investing in your own professional equipment which could be yours in say 12 months.

Again guys, always more than happy to help - if in doubt give us a shout

Easi-Dec
01767 691812
Solar Panel Installation and Safe Access Products from Easi-Dec

Markc said:

Thanks for that and I expect the testing you have done is concise to say the least. I will take you up on your offer one day and come over and have a look. Be good to question how your system could get over a 9mt conservatory on the back of a house for example.

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Hi there -
This is achievable with a 6.6 metre catwalk instead of a 4.6m, with the standard solar system see here: Window and Solar Panel Access - Window-Dec/Solar-Dec.

Hope this helps!

What about this - Modular Triangle Bridge | Relax. It's an Altrex. ?? Looks interesting...

I've got an easi-dec that is about 7 years old. Got a 2m deck, 4.6m board and a support leg. I do a lot of roofing work and would not be without it. If you know what you are doing you can set it up in about half an hour. Never had an issue with it moving or feeling unsafe. I've got the standard legs and have had them extended to full stretch without issue. Its not flimsy at all. If you are innovative enough you can adapt it to cover a lot of different situations. Very good on uneven ground as each leg is individually adjustable.
Also think the H&S bloke is talking rubbish. I use it as edge protection. The legs are about 8-10 feet out from the wall, at full stretch, so you would have to push the deck back from the wall by this distance before you passed the CofG and over balanced it.
Here's my deck at full stretch!!

@easi Dec,
Do you demonstrate around the country or just at HQ?

What are the weight limits of these platforms...? surely two guys plus a few panels and tools would take you over the weight limit???

Easi-Dec said:

Hi there -
This is achievable with a 6.6 metre catwalk instead of a 4.6m, with the standard solar system see here: Window and Solar Panel Access - Window-Dec/Solar-Dec.

Hope this helps!

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I appreciate your time in responding and my ear twitched when I read about the hire to buy. Any chance you could PM me some information on this?

Hey there -
So glad to hear your dec is working well for you, and benefits you in what you do If ever you have any access queries or require any replacement parts or refurb don't hesitate to be in touch!

saveloy said:

I've got an easi-dec that is about 7 years old. Got a 2m deck, 4.6m board and a support leg. I do a lot of roofing work and would not be without it. If you know what you are doing you can set it up in about half an hour. Never had an issue with it moving or feeling unsafe. I've got the standard legs and have had them extended to full stretch without issue. Its not flimsy at all. If you are innovative enough you can adapt it to cover a lot of different situations. Very good on uneven ground as each leg is individually adjustable.
Also think the H&S bloke is talking rubbish. I use it as edge protection. The legs are about 8-10 feet out from the wall, at full stretch, so you would have to push the deck back from the wall by this distance before you passed the CofG and over balanced it.
Here's my deck at full stretch!!

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Easi-Dec said:

Hey there -
So glad to hear your dec is working well for you, and benefits you in what you do If ever you have any access queries or require any replacement parts or refurb don't hesitate to be in touch!

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With the size now of this forums PV communitiy would you consider being a site sponsor?? It would certainly increase your profile on here.

Not more advertising .....

saveloy said:

I've got an easi-dec that is about 7 years old. Got a 2m deck, 4.6m board and a support leg. I do a lot of roofing work and would not be without it. If you know what you are doing you can set it up in about half an hour. Never had an issue with it moving or feeling unsafe. I've got the standard legs and have had them extended to full stretch without issue. Its not flimsy at all. If you are innovative enough you can adapt it to cover a lot of different situations. Very good on uneven ground as each leg is individually adjustable.
Also think the H&S bloke is talking rubbish. I use it as edge protection. The legs are about 8-10 feet out from the wall, at full stretch, so you would have to push the deck back from the wall by this distance before you passed the CofG and over balanced it.
Here's my deck at full stretch!!

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Looks ok for suburban semi's what about rural 10 m detached? We rarely install anything less than 4kwp.

GenFlux Jim said:

@easi Dec,
Do you demonstrate around the country or just at HQ?

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Yes, we've got about 90% of the country covered - so as long as you're not in the Outer Hebrides we should be able to get to you. Give us a call and we can talk it through and see what's best

Regards

andyemms said:

What are the weight limits of these platforms...? surely two guys plus a few panels and tools would take you over the weight limit???

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Hi there -
Load rating is 300kg evenly distributed. Lifting capacity is 75kg.

Hope this helps

Can we post photo's of install where it doesn't seem possible to use the easi-dec system and you explain how we can?