where to get latex gloves?

[weazelz]

I'm after some latex/plastic gloves for working on the bike, to avoid getting covered on oil every time. anyone got a good place to buy?

[rictus01]

Macro, get the blue food handler ones.

Cheers Mark.

[mattSV]

Halfwits do a box of 100 for £7.99

[Jimmy2Feet]

http://froogle.google.co.uk/froogle?q=latex+gloves&hl=en

[mysteryjimbo]

Get to know a nurse.... :lol:

[Dan]

Working for an NHS healthcare provider, I can tell you that the ones you want aren't latex, but polyester - they're the ones I use - they're stronger, easier to put on and last longer.

I think I normally pay about £3.00 for a box of 100 gloves, and each glove lasts two or three light jobs (ie wiring, etc) or one heavy job (full service).

[Baph]

Tesco sell a box of 100 for 97p IIRC

[thor]

I got some from B&Q and they weren't anywhere near tough enough.

[Warthog]

Latex gloves are very good for nimble work but are weak. Try Nitrile gloves, they are stronger, and you won't stand the chance of getting latex allergy to them. I still prefer latex but thats cos I do molecular biology, not bike maintenance :P

[markfc]

spservices.co.uk

under disposables...you can even choose the colour!

http://www.spservices.co.uk/index.php/cPath/71_73

[BoltonSte]

There's also vinyl as well, not as chemical resistant as Nitrile's but good enough for the bike.

[Blue_SV650S]

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/rangeguides.asp?t=533&g=120&r=2152

[hovis]

whats wrong with getting your hands dirty? you want to pretend your a doctor, dont you?

[Viney]

Its the feel of rubber against thier skins!!

I'll only wear gloves in the winter or when cold...cant stand it in the summer when your hands get all sweaty.

[Kate]

You can get a pair of marigolds from Tesco's or Sainsbury's too. Nothing like standing in the street with bright pink or yello marigolds on! :lol:

[chazzyb]

You can get a pair of marigolds from Tesco's or Sainsbury's too. Nothing like standing in the street with bright pink or yello marigolds on! :lol:


Yes, but you can't feel things properly with Marigolds. :P

[Jdubya]

Careful with latex...lots of peeps are allergic to it and dont even know it...
They only realise when their hands come up all red and bumpy :lol: :lol: :lol: Could be worse though...could be "the old man" who comes up all red and bumpy :lol: :lol: :lol: :twisted:

[Blue_SV650S]

You can get a pair of marigolds from Tesco's or Sainsbury's too. Nothing like standing in the street with bright pink or yello marigolds on! :lol:

Kate, it might look a nail, but I am pretty sure he isn't intending to wash his bike with fairy softness here you know ... :lol:

I can imagine the sort of mechanical genius you have pulled off wearing some marigolds!?!? :roll: :lol:

Jdubya - I know someone that is actually allergic to the powder used in latex gloves, not latex itself ...

Latex allergy is actually quite serious problem when people need surgery ... I believe thee are alternatives though?

[weazelz]

You can get a pair of marigolds from Tesco's or Sainsbury's too. Nothing like standing in the street with bright pink or yello marigolds on! :lol:

Kate, it might look a nail, but I am pretty sure he isn't intending to wash his bike with fairy softness here you know ... :lol:

well, I dunno, it could certainly do with a wash :-D

[Blue_SV650S]

well, I dunno, it could certainly do with a wash :-D

Oh yes it could do with one alright ... but like my underpants, chances of it ever getting washed are minimal!! :lol:

{holds hand to ear} What ... what's that Kate ??? you are offering to don your marigolds and clean his bike for him ... how sweeeet ;)

After that you can clean my skidders ... you might want a full bio-hazard suit not just marigolds for that mind!! :D

[Kate]

{holds hand to ear} What ... what's that Kate ??? you are offering to don your marigolds and clean for him ... how sweeeet ;)

:shock:

I decide to not go on the forum for one evening, one evening! and somehow I'm cleaning a guy's knickers? How did that happen?




Seriously, I have done bike maintenance in bright pink marigolds out on the road, lol.

[Blue_SV650S]

:shock:

I decide to not go on the forum for one evening, one evening! and somehow I'm cleaning a guy's knickers? How did that happen?




Seriously, I have done bike maintenance in bright pink marigolds out on the road, lol.

To be fair you are down for cleaning someones bike AND someones kegs!! :lol:

I bought some black marigold type gloves once ... but as someone else said, not 'feel' for intricate jobs ... used them once to do a oil change ...

I find latex gloves a pain when they split ... I should just put another set on, but I am generally in 'the zone' by that point ;)

[weazelz]

thanks for the suggestions, one of those should do the job

all I need now is some brain wipes to remove the mental image of blue's undercrackers