Does Shabbiri Hardware deliver ladders in Nairobi?

Yes. We supply from our Magadi Road branches in Ongata Rongai and Tuala and arrange delivery across Nairobi, Kajiado, Ngong, Kiserian, Kitengela and countrywide by courier. Call or WhatsApp 0741 042484 or 0745 554008 to confirm stock and delivery cost.

Can one person carry and set up the FFL47-FRP alone?

At roughly 27 kg it is manageable for one strong person over a short distance, but we recommend a two-person carry for longer distances, up stairs or on windy elevations. The aluminium FFL47 at about 18 kg is the easier one-person ladder where weight matters more than the non-conductive property.

What does 4 x 6 mean on the FFL46-FRP?

Four hinged sections, each with six rungs - 24 rungs in total. It is the largest ladder in the Fundi folding range, opening to about 6.8 metres as a straight ladder.

How high can I reach with the Fundi FFL46-FRP ladder?

About 7.6 to 7.8 metres of working reach in straight mode for an average user with arms raised, and about 4.3 to 4.4 metres in A-frame mode. You should not climb higher than the fourth rung from the top in A-frame mode.

Is the fibreglass FFL46-FRP safe for electrical work?

Fibreglass side rails do not conduct electricity, which makes FRP the recommended ladder type near live conductors, where an aluminium ladder should never be used. The insulating property depends on the rails being clean, dry and undamaged, and it does not replace isolating and proving dead.

How much weight can the Fundi FFL46-FRP carry?

150 kg maximum safe working load, covering the user plus tools and materials combined.

What is the difference between the FFL46 and the FFL46-FRP?

Identical geometry - same 4 x 6 layout, 6.8 m straight length and 150 kg rating. The FFL46 has aluminium side rails and is about 8 kg lighter; the FFL46-FRP has non-conductive fibreglass rails and resists corrosion.

Do you deliver ladders in Nairobi and countrywide?

Yes. Shabbiri Hardware delivers across Nairobi and arranges courier despatch countrywide. Call 0741 042484 or 0745 554008 with your delivery location for the current rate.

Where can I buy the Fundi FFL46-FRP ladder in Nairobi?

At Shabbiri Hardware Kenya Limited - Magadi Road, Ongata Rongai (opposite Hashi Petrol Station) and Magadi Road, Tuala (past Nazarene University), Nairobi. Call 0741 042484 or 0745 554008, or email info@shabbirihardware.co.ke.

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Fundi · Model FFL47-FRP

Fundi FFL47-FRP Multipurpose Fibreglass Folding Ladder – 4 x 7 Step

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About this product

Fundi FFL47-FRP Fibreglass Ladder 4x7 Step | Price in Kenya

Product Overview

One ladder that replaces four — in fibreglass

The Fundi FFL47-FRP is a four-section articulated multipurpose ladder with seven steps per section, giving 28 rungs in total. Its four heavy-duty hinges lock at every working position, so a single ladder covers the jobs that would otherwise need a step ladder, an extension ladder, a stairway ladder and a pair of trestles. What separates the FRP model from the standard aluminium FFL47 is the rail material: fibreglass reinforced polymer instead of aluminium. Fibreglass does not conduct electricity, which is why electrical contractors, solar PV installers, signage fitters and telecom crews across Nairobi specify it as standard.

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Non-Conductive Safety

FRP side rails do not carry current the way aluminium does — the right choice for work near live conductors, meter boards, street lighting and solar arrays.

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Four Working Modes

Twin step ladder, straight extension ladder, stairway ladder and scaffold trestle base — changed over in well under a minute without tools.

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Locking Hinges

Four steel hinges with spring-loaded twin locking pins snap home with an audible click at each detent, so no section can fold under load.

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Wide Anti-Slip Rungs

Ribbed aluminium rungs at roughly 280 mm spacing give a broad, comfortable foothold for long spells at height, even in dusty site boots.

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Weather & Rust Proof

Fibreglass will not rust, rot or corrode in Nairobi's wet seasons or in coastal salt air, and UV-stabilised resin resists sun degradation.

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Folds to 2 m

Closed, the whole ladder is about 2.05 m long and 48 cm wide — it rides on a pickup bed, a roof rack or down the side of a store aisle.

Full Technical Specifications

Fundi FFL47-FRP specification sheet

Everything a site engineer, procurement officer or QS needs to sign off the item on a BQ.

Specification	Detail
Model / Part number	FFL47-FRP
Brand	Fundi
Product type	Four-section articulated multipurpose (folding) ladder
Configuration	4 x 7 step — four sections, seven steps per section
Total rungs / steps	28
Rung spacing (pitch)	Approx. 280 mm
Side rail material	Fibreglass reinforced polymer (FRP) — non-conductive, UV-stabilised
Rung material	Extruded aluminium alloy, ribbed anti-slip tread, mechanically swaged into the rails
Maximum extension length (straight ladder)	Approx. 7.7 m
Twin step-ladder (A-frame) height	Approx. 3.7 m
Practical working reach	Approx. 8.0 m in extension mode / approx. 5.5 m in A-frame mode (average user)
Folded (closed) dimensions	Approx. 2.05 m (L) x 0.48 m (W) x 0.30 m (D)
Maximum load rating	150 kg (user plus tools and materials)
Duty classification	Professional / heavy duty, EN 131 type
Net weight	Approx. 27 kg
Hinges	4 x heavy-duty steel articulating hinges, spring-loaded twin locking pins, audible lock
Locking positions	Straight (0°), A-frame, stairway offset, scaffold / trestle
Feet	Replaceable non-slip moulded rubber end caps on all four rail ends
Colour	Yellow rails with black hinges and end caps (typical FRP finish)
Electrical property	Non-conductive rails — suited to work near live electrical equipment when clean and dry
Suitable environments	Indoor and outdoor, wet or dusty sites, coastal and industrial atmospheres
Assembly	Supplied fully assembled — no installation required
Availability	In stock at Ongata Rongai and Tuala branches, Magadi Road, Nairobi

Dimensions and weights are nominal figures for the 4 x 7 FRP build; minor variation between production batches is normal. Confirm exact figures with our sales team if a project specification requires certified values.

How to Use It

Setting up the FFL47-FRP step by step

Follow this sequence every time. It takes under a minute and it is what keeps a 150 kg-rated ladder behaving like a 150 kg-rated ladder.

Inspect before every use

Run your eye down both rails for cracks, splits or fibre bloom, check that all four hinges close fully and both pins on each hinge spring back, and confirm every rubber foot is present and not worn through. A ladder with a damaged rail is scrap, not a repair job.

Choose your ground

Set the ladder on firm, level ground. Never on loose murram, wet tiles, a stack of blocks or a plank bridging a gap. On soft ground use a scaffold board under the feet to spread the load. Clear the area of trip hazards and, on a site road, cone it off.

Carry it closed, open it clear of others

At roughly 27 kg the FFL47-FRP is a two-person carry over any distance. Keep it folded until you reach the work position, then check overhead for power lines, eaves and cables before opening.

Set the A-frame (twin step ladder)

Squeeze the pins on the two outer hinges, rotate the outer sections down until the legs form an A, and let both hinges click home. Push down on the top of the ladder and watch for any hinge movement before you climb. Open the spreader fully.

Set the extension (straight ladder)

Release all four hinges and straighten the sections into one line so every hinge locks at the straight position. Stand the ladder at the 1:4 angle — one metre out from the wall for every four metres of height, roughly 75°. Extend at least one metre above the landing point and tie the stiles off at the top.

Set the stairway position

Lock the two hinges on the downhill pair of legs at the straight position and the uphill pair at the A-frame detent, so all four feet land level on the treads. Check with a spirit level on a rung before climbing.

Build the scaffold configuration

Fold two ladders into low trestles at matching heights, set them no further apart than the safe span of your plank, and use a proper scaffold board — never a timber offcut. Keep the platform under 2 m and never stand on the top rung of a trestle.

Climb and work correctly

Face the ladder, three points of contact at all times, belt buckle inside the stiles. Hoist tools in a bucket or a tool belt rather than carrying them up in your hands. Never stand on the top two rungs of the A-frame.

Fold down and store

Return every hinge to the folded detent, check the pins are seated, wipe mud and cement splash off the rails, and store the ladder flat or hung horizontally in a dry place out of direct sun. Do not leave it lying in a puddle of curing screed.

Site Safety

Do this — never that

✅ Good practice

Confirm all four hinges are locked before any weight goes on the ladder.
Keep the fibreglass rails clean and dry — wet or dirty rails lose their insulating advantage.
Use the 1:4 leaning rule and tie off the top in extension mode.
Keep the total of body weight plus tools under 150 kg.
Replace worn rubber feet as soon as the tread flattens.
Have a second person foot the ladder on windy or exposed elevations.
Store indoors, flat or hung, out of prolonged direct sunlight.

❌ Avoid

Standing on the top two rungs of the A-frame or on the top of a trestle.
Over-reaching sideways — move the ladder instead.
Using it on scaffolding, a trailer bed, or any surface that can shift.
Two people climbing one side of the A-frame at the same time.
Painting the rails — paint hides cracks and fibre damage.
Treating a general-purpose FRP ladder as a certified insulating ladder where the job specification calls for one tested to a stated voltage.
Continuing to use a ladder with a cracked rail, a bent hinge or a pin that will not seat.

Who Buys This Ladder

Trades and jobs it was built for

The 4 x 7 is the size contractors move to once a 4 x 5 or 4 x 6 stops reaching. It suits double-volume spaces, three-storey elevations and warehouse work.

Electrical contractors & wiremen Solar PV installers Signage & branding crews Telecom & fibre technicians CCTV & alarm installers Painters & decorators

Care & Maintenance

Keeping it site-ready for years

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Clean after every job

Wipe cement, paint and adhesive off the rails and rungs before it cures. Warm soapy water and a cloth is all it takes; solvents attack the resin surface.

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Service the hinges

Every few months, brush dust out of the hinge plates and put a drop of light oil on the pin springs so they seat fully. A sticky pin is the most common fault on any folding ladder.

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Watch for fibre bloom

If the rails start to look whitened or hairy, the resin surface is weathering. A light coat of clear fibreglass lacquer restores it — never ordinary paint.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask us

How tall is the Fundi FFL47-FRP when fully extended?

Straightened out as a single extension ladder it measures approximately 7.7 metres. As a twin (A-frame) step ladder it stands about 3.7 metres high, which puts a working reach of roughly 5.5 metres within comfortable arm's length for an average user.

Is a fibreglass ladder safe for electrical work in Kenya?

Fibreglass reinforced polymer rails do not conduct electricity the way aluminium does, which is why electricians, solar installers and signage crews specify FRP as standard. Keep the rails clean and dry, since dirt and moisture create a conductive path. Note that a general-purpose FRP ladder is not a substitute for a certified insulating ladder tested to a stated voltage where your job specification or client HSE policy demands one.

What weight can the FFL47-FRP carry?

It is rated at 150 kg to EN 131 professional duty. That figure covers the user plus tools, materials and anything else carried up, so leave a margin — a 95 kg fundi with a full tool belt and a bucket of screed is closer to the limit than it looks.

Can one person carry and set it up alone?

At roughly 27 kg it is manageable for one strong person over a short distance, but we recommend a two-person carry for anything longer, up stairs or on a windy elevation. The aluminium FFL47 at about 18 kg is the easier one-person ladder if weight matters more than the non-conductive property.

What is the difference between the FFL47-FRP and the aluminium FFL47?

Same 4 x 7 geometry, same hinge system, same 150 kg rating. The FRP version has non-conductive fibreglass rails and weighs about 27 kg; the aluminium version weighs about 18 kg but conducts electricity. Choose FRP for electrical, solar and telecom work; aluminium for general building work with no live-conductor risk.

Do you deliver ladders in Nairobi and upcountry?

Yes. We supply from our Magadi Road branches in Ongata Rongai and Tuala, and arrange delivery across Nairobi, Kajiado, Ngong, Kiserian, Karen, Kitengela and countrywide by courier or matatu parcel service. Call or WhatsApp 0741 042484 or 0745 554008 for stock confirmation and delivery cost.

Do you install or assemble the ladder?

No installation is needed — the ladder is supplied fully assembled and ready to use. Shabbiri Hardware is a supply-only business and does not carry out installation or fabrication, but we are glad to share contacts of independent fundis and installers on request.

Can I pay by M-Pesa?

Yes. Pay in-store, or by M-Pesa Paybill 542 542, Account No. 78653. Bank transfer and cash are also accepted, and we issue an ETR invoice for every purchase.

Do you offer contractor or bulk pricing?

We do. Tell us the quantity and the site, and we will send a formal written quotation the same day. We supply contractors, county projects, schools, hotels, factories and facilities teams across the Nairobi metropolitan area.

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