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Leaf Vacuum

Discussion in 'Tools And Equipment' started by Walter Wallcarpet, Jul 22, 2012.

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  1. Walter Wallcarpet

    Walter Wallcarpet Gardener

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    Can anyone recommend me a good leaf vacuum?

    Read some reviews but most seem to only mention the blowing function but I need a very good vacuum type :scratch:
     
    Walter Wallcarpet, Jul 22, 2012
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    HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

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    The Flymo range is pretty good Walter . Go for at least a 2kw one so it has enough power . They all vacuum or blow with a quick flick of a lever.
    Ebay is a good source for a second hand one.
     
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      Bought mine on ebay,go for collect only near to you ,as they tend not to get so many bids,mine wanted 30 no bids so i emailed offered 20 ,mine.
      My friend in Norfolk did the same ,he wanted 30 when she got there ,switch playing up offered 10 ,hers.
       
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        the prob I found with the cheaper leafblowers (electric) is that when it,s really needed (in autumn) , the leaves are wet and they don't work very well and even work worse in vacuum mode

        I have never tried a billy goat though and many landscapers say this is the one to get if you do it for a living (you can hire these aswell) ... I definately will be looking at something similar later this year, as I spent hours last year raking leaves

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      • Walter Wallcarpet

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        Thanks for the advice and good luck with giving up the fags pamsdish :blue thumb:
         
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          Leaf vacuum's.....................................they suck.
           
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            groan :doh:
             
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            nothing sucks ...... like electrolux (I knew a girl who was known as electrolux)
             
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              :nonofinger: naughty naughty
               
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              Oh, the laughter must be heard around the world by now. I just showed the picture of the leaf vacuum to my trees and they roared in laughter.
               
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                Redstars garden is part of a forrest in Pensylvania USA
                She showed a leaf blower to the trees and they laughed at her

                A bit like you having a cottage in the middle of Nottingham forrest and buying a leaf blower

                Jack McH
                 
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                LOL. Thanks Jack.
                 
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