"CGB" wrote in message
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Will be purchasing one. Live in New England. Question is the type. I
have come to the conclusion that hedge trimmers etc. powered by
rechargeable batteries just never seem to have enough oooomph for the
job, even when fully charged. Does anyone take exception to that?

I'm torn between an electric blower, run by AC current via a long
extension cord (I hate the thought of dragging this around) or a gasoline
powered blower ( not one with the motor transported on my back but with
the motor in the unit itself). Wife won't use a gasoline powered one
(can't start it, period) and wants the electric cord powered one. I want
power and convenience. I guess I'm OK with getting gas/oil ratios,
changing plugs, etc., etc. if that is what is requiered to have a powerful
unit and not drag cords all around, what's one more small engine to fool
around with....ugh..

Question is: Can I get an AC powered unit that has enough power to do the
job (half acre lawn, lot of pine needles and oak leaves) and put up with
the inconvenience of dragging the cord or should I go to gasoline powered
machine? First of all, I want something that works, secondly which is
more convenient if either type of machine works.

After answering above question, how much wind speed, air flow in cfm, ?
get one that works as vacuum machine or not, etc., do you recommend.
Brand, model recommendations/warnings appreciated.

Thanks. I've had enough of lawn care for this year but I've got to do it
and want to get it overwith

Chet\


Leaf blowers aren't very expensive. Get a gasser for yourself, an electric
for the missus. Consumer Reports rated them a while back and as you said,
the electrics are kind of underpowered.

I have an Echo hand-held gasser that's pretty good and been very reliable.