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  • Lainie
    V.I.P. Member
    • Mar 2008
    • 3062

    #1

    leaves blower/sucker

    im sick and tired of brushing back door cause of all the leaves blowing off next doors trees. thinking of buying one of those leaf blower/sucker machine thingmajiggeries.


    anyone got one or can recommend one.
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  • the goat
    Top Poster
    • Mar 2010
    • 122

    #2
    i've got one, waste of time for my garden
    i have hedges on 3 sides so need to pick up the leaves
    bag just does on hold enough leaves
    so i still rake and big up using those plastic hand things so u get lots of leaves in each go

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    • ranger
      Top Poster
      • May 2008
      • 178

      #3
      if you get a Sthil backpack blowers,, their the best, i use them in work , but you will pay high for a new one, see if you can get a second hand one from a hire all shop, the sell them off at the end of the year, and they work,,,

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      • McMav
        DK Veteran
        • May 2008
        • 447

        #4
        Daily Mail did a review of them at the weekend. Think Black and Decker one scored well and wasnt the most expensive.

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        • stihl260
          Member
          • Mar 2011
          • 42

          #5
          Originally posted by ranger
          if you get a Sthil backpack blowers,, their the best, i use them in work , but you will pay high for a new one, see if you can get a second hand one from a hire all shop, the sell them off at the end of the year, and they work,,,
          yep Stihl stuff is great, but a blower is just that it just shifts the problem elsewhere.

          Buy a Stihl BG 86 (handheld blower) it s what i have. then add the Vacum shredder conversion kit with collection bag.

          This turns your blower into a leaf sucker / mulcher with a clection bag.

          Beware of using this without changing over to a metal mulching blade on the motor fan.

          If you use the existing plastic one and you suck any twigs up it wil brake the plastic fins off.

          Just a tip!

          Petrol 2 stroke is best. more power, completely portable and no trailing electric leads.

          if you look around you will find lots of online deals using the Stihl BG56 , which tbh is not man enough as it has the less powerful motor.

          Sold at a cheap price for the domestic market, where is the BG86 is aimed at Proffesionals like me who want the most power for their hard earned money.

          hope this helps.
          Last edited by stihl260; 15 October, 2011, 08:33.

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          • Meat-Head
            V.I.P. Member
            • Oct 2009
            • 32000

            #6
            Just for reference the one from B&Q is ideal for holding still a Polish cat still that has snuck in your garage for a piss.

            10/10

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            • wulbert2001
              Top Poster
              • May 2010
              • 110

              #7
              blower/vac

              ive got a stihl blower vac with the metal blade i use a backpack blower then lift the leaves with the vac ...blower vac was ?370 ..great tool though.........

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              • jcgrumbles
                DK Veteran
                • Nov 2010
                • 944

                #8
                i prefer the stihl as well,although i find it tends to pucker up the loose skin behind my testicles...

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                • Meat-Head
                  V.I.P. Member
                  • Oct 2009
                  • 32000

                  #9
                  Originally posted by jcgrumbles
                  i prefer the stihl as well,although i find it tends to pucker up the loose skin behind my testicles...
                  did we need that information?

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                  • jcgrumbles
                    DK Veteran
                    • Nov 2010
                    • 944

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Meat-Head
                    did we need that information?
                    need it or not,you got it..

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                    • DOUGALMCD
                      V.I.P. Member
                      • May 2011
                      • 3229

                      #11
                      Don't bother buying one as it will become heavy and cumbersome. This is what you need.

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                      • moza
                        Member
                        • May 2010
                        • 73

                        #12
                        The backpack blower Stihl BR-200 is the lightest in the range, with very interesting work opportunities. This is indeed a very versatile material, truly for all gardeners. It could even be defined by the following formula: comfort professionals serving individuals!

                        With the BR-200 Stihl has taken advantage of the operating power handheld blower BG 86, a bestseller among professionals. And so, because the BR-200 has the same engine as the BG 86 with the same performance ... but a version back!

                        In fact, Stihl has not released it occurs randomly. There is indeed a real passion for this type of material: the blower is already a tool that democratizes the garden and more individuals require backpack blowers, like the pros ...

                        However, it is not necessary to have a large garden to use the BR-200. Even in a garden area of ***8203;***8203;200 sqm this blower already know to become indispensable! The initial idea: not wearing his material at arm's length, but in the back and, for greater ease of use. This is really where is the starting point of reflection of the users. And it is this demand that has been identified by Stihl!

                        The BR-200 is a blower perfectly suited not only to the work of individuals but also those professionals. Indeed, landscapers, janitors, etc.. now have at their disposal an effective tool for finishing. Finally a real practical backpack blower, light, handy and comfortable that you can use easily and without constraint, even after a hard day's work!

                        In summary, the BR-200 is very light material (less than 6 kg) and very versatile. It is the link between amateurs and professionals looking for a complementary product, at an affordable price. The concept of backpack blower in the service of many!

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                        • wulbert2001
                          Top Poster
                          • May 2010
                          • 110

                          #13
                          buy a wolf garten leaf rake a new product piks up leaves easy.then put in a ton sack or whellie bin..sorted..rake cost ?30 but its quality

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