[AlaninCarlisle]

We have a large garden and I hate shattering the peace with a petrol-operated blower/vacuum and I'd need several extension leads to use a mains one. Can anyone recommend a battery operated one please?

[rowlandwells]

we bought a Black & decker cordless haven't used it yet probably tomorrow weather permitting where recommended by a friend to buy they said it done a good job

will let you know after we have used it

[AlaninCarlisle]

Thanks, Rowlandwells

[AlaninCarlisle]

Just reading some of the reviews on line about the Black and Decker cordless version put me off that one. It blocks up if used on wet leaves!!!! 

[snowdrops]

Oh I was waiting to hear how you both get on with these or similar as I fancy getting a cordless one so I could go across  the road & collect the leaves in the park. Anybody else got any good recommends

[AlaninCarlisle]

I'm burning up with curiosity to read about Rowland's experiences with his leaf blower/vacuum but the Black and Decker reviews certainly put me off that one. I'm meeting with a guy later today who I know bought one earlier this year, make unknown until I meet him, so I'll post his comments too

[BIG ZOOK]

Petrol/electric vacuums will all get blocked picking up any decent number of wet leaves .Best way to deal with debris is to blow everything into a suitable corner.Then manually pick up and then vacuum the remainder.We have just tested a 36v Makita blower and on the highest setting it is more powerful than the stihl petrol model.Not sure on battery life?.

[AlaninCarlisle]

I'm burning up with curiosity to read about Rowland's experiences with his leaf blower/vacuum but the Black and Decker reviews certainly put me off that one. I'm meeting with a guy later today who I know bought one earlier this year, make unknown until I meet him, so I'll post his comments too

Yes,met his and his comments are a bit pointless as the one he bought only blows and doesn't vacuum

[AlaninCarlisle]

we bought a Black & decker cordless haven't used it yet probably tomorrow weather permitting where recommended by a friend to buy they said it done a good job

will let you know after we have used it

Any update, Rowlandwells?

[snowdrops]

 Any news on this yet Rowlands?