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Need a new leaf blower — recommendations
Posted on 5/6/20 at 11:48 am
Posted on 5/6/20 at 11:48 am
I had been using a hand me down 20 year old corded blower that my parents gave me when I moved Into my house. It finally bit the dust.
I’m over extension cords so I’m looking for gas or battery powered. Within the next couple of years I’ll be in a much bigger place so I’m looking for something that will last and can handle being put to use.
Do battery powered blowers work well? What kind of use can you get on a single charge? Or should I stick to gas?
I’m over extension cords so I’m looking for gas or battery powered. Within the next couple of years I’ll be in a much bigger place so I’m looking for something that will last and can handle being put to use.
Do battery powered blowers work well? What kind of use can you get on a single charge? Or should I stick to gas?
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Posted on 5/6/20 at 11:52 am to hendersonshands
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Do battery powered blowers work well?
Yes. Look at the EGO brand. It's what I have, and several others on this board as well.
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What kind of use can you get on a single charge?
I've used mine over an hour with almost constant use, and still had plenty of juice left on the battery.
When you say bigger place, how big are we talking?
Posted on 5/6/20 at 11:52 am to hendersonshands
EGO 56v
Posted on 5/6/20 at 11:53 am to hendersonshands
Posted on 5/6/20 at 11:56 am to hendersonshands
My Ryobi 40v is 3 years old and still going strong. Would buy again. I’ll never frick with a gas blower again.
They work great
I blow off my driveway and patio prob 3-4x on one charge.
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Do battery powered blowers work well? What kind of use can you get on a single charge? Or should I stick to gas?
They work great
I blow off my driveway and patio prob 3-4x on one charge.
This post was edited on 5/6/20 at 11:58 am
Posted on 5/6/20 at 11:56 am to Centinel
I think an hours worth of blowing would be plenty for the place. My current yard and driveway are pretty small so corded works here. I’m looking up EGO right now. Thank you for the info
Posted on 5/6/20 at 12:00 pm to Uncle JackD
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My Ryobi 40v is 3 years old and still going strong. Would buy again. I’ll never frick with a gas blower again.
This. I have a 40V Ryobi, too, and it's great. Unless you're a pro, electric is the way to go.
Posted on 5/6/20 at 12:13 pm to BottomlandBrew
do you have cordless tools? if so look into what brand you have to see if they offer a blower. i have ridgid tools and found a cordless blower that works fine for what i need.
Posted on 5/6/20 at 12:22 pm to hendersonshands
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I’m looking up EGO right now. Thank you for the info
and dont look back. that 5 aH battery is the shizit. the thing blows like a freaking hurricane. i love mine so much..
watch this video..every other blower gives up and the guy packs everything up for the night and the EGO is still going
LINK
This post was edited on 5/6/20 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 5/6/20 at 12:37 pm to hendersonshands
Milwaukee , small one for shop, big one for outdoors! 
Posted on 5/6/20 at 12:44 pm to hendersonshands
EGO variable speed with the turbo. I use mine several times a week.
Posted on 5/6/20 at 12:48 pm to hendersonshands
EGO
Posted on 5/6/20 at 12:49 pm to BMoney
I just bought an echo. I considered the Ego, but it was double the cost and my last gas blower lasted 10 years.
Posted on 5/6/20 at 12:56 pm to SaDaTayMoses
Yep, works great. Plus the batteries match all my cordless tools so I only need one type of charger.
Posted on 5/6/20 at 2:05 pm to cajuns td
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I just bought an echo. I considered the Ego, but it was double the cost and my last gas blower lasted 10 years.
This. I just don't think I will ever be able to bring myself to buy battery powered outdoor equipment. I currently own an Echo blower, Echo Weed eater, Honda lawnmower, and an old school 4 cycle engine edger.
Posted on 5/6/20 at 2:10 pm to hendersonshands
Posted on 5/6/20 at 2:31 pm to jflsufan
we have a similar set up minus the edger. I've been using the edgeit pro disc on my weedeater for a few years and it works well.
My old blower was a hitachi that I bought at lowes for around $75. I'm shocked it lasted as long as it did.
My old blower was a hitachi that I bought at lowes for around $75. I'm shocked it lasted as long as it did.
Posted on 5/6/20 at 3:08 pm to MLU
Going pick up that one now. Thanks for the help guys
Posted on 5/6/20 at 3:37 pm to hendersonshands
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Going pick up that one now. Thanks for the help guys
pick up an EGO string trimmer at some point with a battery and then you'll have 2 to use for either tool.
EGO line replacement is ridiculously easy.
i got a 5 aH with my string trimmer, and a 2.5 aH with the blower and i never run out of battery on the blower. the trimmer will eventually run out so its nice to have the extra battery. i hardly notice the extra weight of the 5; its maybe 2lbs heavier than the 2.5.
i will never buy another brand.
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