Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System

Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System #BV-006
Featuring straightforward, user-friendly operation and an ultra-efficient design, this leaf collection system from Black & Decker makes it quick and easy to keep your yard tidy and debris-free. The #BV-006 is compatible with all Black & Decker vacuum bags and requires absolutely no tools: you simply attach the connecting device to a standard-sized trash can (not included) to catch the leaves. It's that easy! A plastic tube and cover ensure durability, while the drawstring makes attachment a breeze. For added convenience, the included 8-foot connecting hose tackles up to a 16-foot circular area--and you don't even have to move the trash can.

Customer Review: Difficult to use, particularly in cold weather

The B&D vacuum extension is not very effective. The primary issues are:

1. The hose is too short to allow the flexibility of moving around without constantly moving the leaf collection container.

2. The hose needs some sort of clamp to hold it in place on top of the flexible container cover. It tends to pull out of the cover and blow leaves in unintended paces.

3. The hose is fairly stiff in cold weather (32 degrees). This aggravates the problems listed in 1 and 2 above. All of these problems may be resolved by use in warm weather, but leaf collection is normally associated with cold weather.

Customer Review: Great Idea but cheap material

I tried the product the day I got it and was very satisfied with the job it did however, like a review I read before I ordered it the hose is made with very cheap, thin plastic. Within 15 minutes of using it, a twig poked thru the plastic. I guess I will have to start wrapping it in duct tape to toughen it up.