Garden vac/blower advice please

I'm considering buying something that will suck up all the leaves. Decided against making another compost bin and now have a garden waste bin which is emptied fortnightly.

Have never used a garden vac but I've heard that they can be heavy

So ... who's got one ? what type should I go for ? which make ? what size motor ?

thanks

Re: Garden vac/blower advice please

I've got one Rachel but I never use it. They are heavy and I find it easier to gather the bulk of the leaves up by hand and let the winds blow the rest of them away.

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Oh darn ... but thank you for the reply Alan

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Get a man to do it!😁

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*tuts* ... this is not helpful

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We have one as well. what to watch out for is how the bag is emptied. Some detach and others have a zip on the bottom (a right pain in the you know where)
There is an alternative

Link

http://www.powertools2u.co.uk/Scarif...FTDLtAodmoQIow

which is what we got. Not only collects leafs but scarifies as well , a bonus is it is easy to empty the collection bag.

So think about doing 2 jobs with one machine IN ONE GO

Also purchased a petrol blower easy to start and works well
by Gtech. easy hold in one hand it is so light and will blow a persons wig off at 20yards away

http://www.enmaz.co.uk/list/home_gar...-petrol-25-4cc

Re: Garden vac/blower advice please

We have one Rachel, came from B&Q £34.00, its very good we use it all the time, but as Alan says, its quite heavy, my Husband does it, not me.

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The Power Devil Vac/Blower is the one I use Rachel. Not too heavy and very efficient. It also has a shoulder sling which helps take the weight and a built in cutter which shreds the leaves. Don't try using it to suck up wet leaves though as it can clog up. Good luck.

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I like the idea of a petrol one but that's got to be heavier surely ?

Shoulder sling would be sensible ...

I shall investigate further ... and no doubt either become an expert or thoroughly confused

I shan't be using it very often .. not bothered about just a few leaves here and there, it's when the whole end of the garden has vanished under a pile of leaves that it becomes necessary.

Thank you all ...

Re: Garden vac/blower advice please

Leave the leaves and stuff where they fall.
Good mulch - no probs - don't fuss.