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Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I
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Step ladder. Ladder height: 6 ft.
Direct answer: is the Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I right for you?
Fiberglass rather than aluminium is the specification that matters near electricity -- the rails do not conduct, which is why this is the ladder for anything involving a light fitting or a service panel.
Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: Fiberglass rather than aluminium is the specification that matters near electricity -- the rails do not conduct, which is why this is the ladder for anything involving a light fitting or a service panel. The 250 lb Type I rating is the total load: the user, their clothing, their tools and whatever they are carrying up, not just body weight. A 6 ft step ladder gives a working height around 10 ft, which is the figure to check against the job rather than the ladder length.
Who should buy this
Anyone working near electrical fittings, where an aluminium ladder is a hazard.
Who should avoid this
Buyers who need reach above about 10 ft, who need an 8 ft ladder or an extension.
Key strengths
- Non-conductive fiberglass rails
- 250 lb Type I duty rating including tools
- Molded top with tool slots and a pail shelf
Limitations
- Heavier than the aluminium equivalent
- About 10 ft working height, no more
- Bulky to store for occasional use
Technical specifications
- Type
- Step ladder
- Brand
- Werner
- Warranty
- 1-year limited warranty
- Model SKU
- 6206
- Standards
- ANSI Type I, OSHA compliant
- Step type
- Slip-resistant, serrated
- Step count
- 5 including the top
- Duty rating
- 250 lb, Type I
- Ladder height
- 6 ft
- Rail material
- Fiberglass, non-conductive
- Working height
- About 10 ft
Product overview
Fiberglass rather than aluminium is the specification that matters near electricity -- the rails do not conduct, which is why this is the ladder for anything involving a light fitting or a service panel. The 250 lb Type I rating is the total load: the user, their clothing, their tools and whatever they are carrying up, not just body weight. A 6 ft step ladder gives a working height around 10 ft, which is the figure to check against the job rather than the ladder length.
Key capabilities
- Ladder height: 6 ft
- Working height: About 10 ft
- Duty rating: 250 lb, Type I
- Rail material: Fiberglass, non-conductive
Frequently asked questions
Is the Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I worth buying?
Fiberglass rather than aluminium is the specification that matters near electricity -- the rails do not conduct, which is why this is the ladder for anything involving a light fitting or a service panel.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I?
1-year limited warranty. Returns: 90-day returns on unused items.
Who is the Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I best suited for?
Anyone working near electrical fittings, where an aluminium ladder is a hazard.
Who should avoid the Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I?
Buyers who need reach above about 10 ft, who need an 8 ft ladder or an extension.
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Sample reviews
5 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
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Mean of 5 samples
- 5 ★2
- 4 ★1
- 3 ★1
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I
Not the product’s fault, but be warned
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: Buyers who need reach above about 10 ft, who need an 8 ft ladder or an extension. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Jaya V.Sample10 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I
Bought it on the numbers, and the numbers were right
I compared four of these on paper before ordering, so the line I actually checked was "Step count". The page says 5 including the top, and that is what turned up. Non-conductive fiberglass rails.
Vijay N.Sample12 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I
After a few months
Had this a couple of weeks now, so this is not an unboxing opinion. 250 lb Type I duty rating including tools. Still mildly irritated by one thing: Heavier than the aluminium equivalent. Known trade-off rather than a fault, though, and I would buy it again.
Ahmed G.Sample6 found this helpful - 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I
Worth it for one thing — Non-conductive fiberglass rails
Non-conductive fiberglass rails. That was the whole reason I picked this over the cheaper options, and it is exactly as described. Also worth mentioning: 250 lb Type I duty rating including tools. No regrets after most of a year.
Jyoti T.Sample11 found this helpful - 3 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Werner 6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250 lb Type I
Be ready for one thing — Heavier than the aluminium equivalent
Leading with the problem, because it is what I would have wanted to read: Heavier than the aluminium equivalent. About 10 ft working height, no more. Neither is hidden — both are listed on the page — but they matter more in daily use than they look on a spec sheet. I have kept it, for one reason: Non-conductive fiberglass rails. That still outweighs the rest, but only just.
Chetan H.Sample3 found this helpful