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Title: best battery strimmer?
Post by: surbie100 on August 06, 2012, 14:12

I'm thinking of getting a battery strimmer for my plot to ease the grassy burden.

I'd prefer battery over petrol.

Does anyone have any they would recommend?

Cheers
Surbie

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: arugula on August 06, 2012, 14:56

Some ideas here:

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=81237.msg908859#msg908859

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=90052.msg1001530#msg1001530

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=94045.msg1046758#msg1046758

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=60682.msg705690#msg705690

That'll give you some reading to do. ;)

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: surbie100 on August 06, 2012, 15:08

Oof! Yes it will - thank you  :)

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: brownp on August 18, 2012, 15:31

Hi - I have a worx battery strimmer and a mcculloch petrol strimmer. Knowing what I know now,  I wouldn't buy a battery one - I have a spare battery but even with 2 fully charged batteries, I can never seem to get the job completed. The petrol version is obviously a lot better at strimming but comes with its own problems eg,mixing petrol and 2 stroke oil.

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: Salmo on August 29, 2012, 18:51

I had a Bosch battery strimmer and soon sold it. OK for light edging but no more. 30 mins maximum on a battery.

I bought a second hand Riyobi petrol strimmer for very little more and the extra power will tackle anything. Mind you, I had then to buy a face mask, ear defenders, petrol can and mixing bottle.

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: mumofstig on August 29, 2012, 19:01

Sounds good Salmo, but the OP did say

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I'd prefer battery over petrol.

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: Salmo on August 30, 2012, 09:09

Unless other battery strimmers are a lot more powerful than the Bosch my experience says opt for petrol.

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: arugula on August 30, 2012, 12:51

Quote from: Salmo on August 30, 2012, 09:09

Unless other battery strimmers are a lot more powerful than the Bosch my experience says opt for petrol.

Some people are of slighter build or are not confident with engines and would prefer battery power and I suspect the OP being female is in one or both of those categories, although those who are robust enough and confident with an engine would probably agree with you.

:)

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: surbie100 on August 31, 2012, 01:12

I can't abide the smell of petrol.  I accept this choice means less power from the strimmer...

Title: Re: best battery strimmer?
Post by: Pete C on September 03, 2012, 20:18

Before you buy a cordless strimmer, check on cost and availability of replacement battery. My experience has been that they can cost more than a new strimmer. Worx (spit) my charger failed. Not to worry I thought, 3 year warranty. Wrong!! Warrenty does not cover charger.
My current Bosch performs ok.....so far!
Pete