"CGB" wrote in
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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\



You want the gas one. Get it.

Electric ones are not that expensive. $50 for a Toro blower/vac, $25 for
a Weed Eater blower(only). B&D probably has some models too. Get the
blower for her. Maybe she'll return the favor:-)