Saturday, May 30, 2009

Attachment For String Trimmers #ZR15519


Factory Reconditioned Expand-It Blower Attachment For String Trimmers #ZR15519
This is a factory reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes Expand-it™ Blower Attachment - ZR15519, Blower Attachment Only

Extremely useful addition to the Ryobi system

This blower attachment was surprisingly effective. I didn't have high hopes after reading some of the dismal reviews on Amazon, but I use it with my Ryobi system, and its FANTASTIC. Quick (<10 seconds) to add on, and it blows much better (because its targetted to the ground) than my old conventional leaf blower. Not at all awkward to hold. I use mine every week and it works fine. Minor thing to watch out for is leaves covering the air intake, but this is MINOR and easy to brush away with your free hand.

Better than expected blower

I didn't have high hopes for this attachment moving a lot of air, but it really does. Clears the driveway in a matter of seconds. It is not the best for pine needles in thick grass, but neither is a little electric blower.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Cheap Black & Decker FlexTube Electric Blower FT1000


Black & Decker 140 MPH FlexTube Electric Blower and Sweeper #FT1000

good leaf blower

Good product, not as powerful as it boasts. But it's a good, relatively quiet leaf blower.

Keeps on going

I've had this blower for about 5 years now. It's gotten left out in the rain/snow/sun on more than a few occasions over the years, and it's still going strong. The flex-tube is just now developing some cracks, and the replacement cost for the tube is nearly as much as a whole new blower. Fortunately, it can be used with only the straight tubes. I don't remember what I paid for it, but given it's longevity and reliability, it was well worth it. Oh, and the shoulder strap is great - makes it really easy to use!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Hydrofarm ActiveAir Blower Fan


Hydrofarm ActiveAir Blower Fan 95 CFM
Designed for continuous use, these sturdy shaded blower fans offer economical air delivery for exhausting, cooling, or ventilating. Use them in conjuction with a temperaure-stat for exact control. Use them with a humidistat and control ambient moisture. Features a built in finger guard and 4 inch duct tube adapter on intake, and comes wired with a grounded plug.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Weed Eater Barracuda Electric Blower


Weed Eater Barracuda 2595 711369 12A Electric Blower/Vacuum
What we're looking for in a weed eater is the perfect balance of power and weight; we want a machine with enough juice to get the job done, yet light enough to tote about without straining either elbow or patience. We gave the Barracuda weed eater top marks for performance. With its 12 amp motor and two air speeds (125 and 195 mph), you'll never want for power, and its three-in-one versatility means it not only mulches weeds with a vengeance (as befits a machine called Barracuda), but it's a leaf blower and vacuum, as well. You can mulch debris at a 16:1 ratio into compost-ready material and then collect it in the large vacuum bag that's included. You can also clean your gutters with the gutter attachment (not included). As for the weight department, the Barracuda is moderate; though they call it lightweight, you're not going to want to spend hours using it. On the other hand, it's a durable, well-designed, effective and robust tool.

Seems fine

This seems to be a fine blower. Although I already had a blower, I bought this one because I wanted to buy the Weedeater Gutter Attachment to clean gutters and saw that a lot of people had problems connecting other blowers (especially ones that didn't have a round exit tube) to the Gutter Attachment. And I thought it couldn't hurt to have another blower - two of us could use blowers at the same time. But the Weedeater Gutter attachment turned out to be very unsatisfactory (that's a separate review), so I don't really need this particular blower now. But I can't hold this against the blower - it seems to be a fine blower.

Works great so far.

I was looking for a replacement for my Weed Eater blower that lasted 20 years. This appears to be identical to that one, except for some minor upgrades. No complaints.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Cheap Makita 18-Volt Cordless Electric Variable-Speed Blower


Makita 18-Volt Cordless Electric Variable-Speed Blower (battery not included) #UB181DZ
Blower Type: Handheld, Cylinder Displacement (cc): N/A, Air Velocity (MPH): 179, Air Volume (CFM): 78, Tool Weight (lbs.): 4.6

I love it!

I love it! It's cute, which is nice, but I love it 'cause it blows stuff. It works very well blowing stuff. Got a three position switch for gentle, huff and puff, and blow! It's great for cleanup for a carpenter.
I bought this as a naked tool to add to my Makita LiOn collection.
It turned out to be a compact little blower. Very handy. I use it on the job site to clean things off. Today we were cutting Hardie Plank with the saw (dust, crud, etc.). When done we picked up the blower and cleaned the table, the saw and us. At rollup it cleaned off the driveway, the cut station, the garage, etc., etc. Look, Maw! No cords. Just pick it up and blow.
I bought it because on one job I was there on a ladder, trying to blow the sawdust off an opera balcony (very tiny width) by going Puff!, Puff!. This did not work well. Neither did my brush. I finally got a can of air, which did not work very well. (Many repair jobs are all cordless, no air compressor - which would have worked well.) This blower would have been great.

Good quick set up blower - no good vacuum

The blower portion works real well. The hose could be longer so as to not have to stoop at times. An extention wand would be great. The vacuum is useless since the impeller is blocked by a non-removable guard under the intake by a plastic cross. One small leaf blocked it immediately. I laughed at the size when I saw it but it works good for small quick jobs.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Air King 3-Speed Pivoting Utility Blower


Air King 3-Speed Pivoting Utility Blower with Grounded Outlets #9550/9552
2 Receptacles with 15 amp breaker; 3 speed motor.1/16 HP, 120V, 1 phase, totally enclosed, ball bearing, permanently lubricated, permanent split capacitor; Black, 10', 3-conductor, SJT type power cord; 11-1/2"L x 9-1/4"W x 11-1/4"H; Side mounted rotary dial switch; OSHA and UL compliant; 6" x 6" blade; 768 - 1220 FPM

Simple and efficient

Recently purchased two of these units for drying out some minor basement flooding. They ran quiet and strong for days on end. Simple 3 speed control, pivoting head, and long power cords. Extra sockets useful too for using with wet vac. For around $60 each, they were just the ticket. Great for use with an indoor bike trainer or rollers too.

Air King is great for wood stove blower!

The price is right and the power of the blower is amazing! This is the right product for moving warm air to other parts of the house. I am very satisfied with the quality and the price of the Air King.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Troy-Bilt Mulchinator 31cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Blower


Troy-Bilt Mulchinator 31cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered Blower/Vacuum #TB310QS
Each year, more and more homeowners discover what professional landscapers have known for decades: You can save a lot of time --and your aching back--by trading in your rake for a gas-powered leaf blower. If you're ready to make the move, consider the Troy-Bilt TB310QS: a versatile leaf blower that converts to a leaf vacuum at the flip of a lever. This portable unit is specifically designed for clearing leaves from small- to medium-sized yards.

The TB310QS is driven by a 31-cubic-centimeter gas engine that's equipped with an easy-pull spring-assist starting system. The blower creates hurricane-force winds up to 165 miles per hour; that's powerful enough to blast away even damp, matted leaves. Flip the QuickShift lever to switch from blower mode to vacuum.

The 13.5-pound unit features a mulching impeller blade that shreds leaves--reducing them at a 10-to-1 ratio--and shoots them into the convenient collection bag. The zippered cloth bag holds about 3/4 of a bushel, and it can be emptied without removing it from the blower.

Besides clearing leaves from the lawn, the TB310QS can be used to remove debris from decks, patios and sidewalks. The powerful engine on this Troy-Bilt leaf blower/vacuum is rather loud, so it's advisable to wear hearing protection during use.--Joseph Truini

Customer Review: Run Away!

Don't buy this! The collection bag is the size of a sandwich bag. The blower is pathetically powered, it barely moves the leaves in my lawn. And finally and most importantly, I used it 5 times and it's broken and Northern Tool says "oh well to bad!" I am out $150 and have nothing to show for it. Run away don't walk.

Customer Review: Don't Waste Your Time On This Product

I have had this unit for 2 years with very little use because of its deficiencies. The bag that shipped it with it blew out the teeth on the zipper. The replacement blew out on the second use. Finally got a new design that worked on the third try. After 8 months the pull cord would not recoil into the unit. Waited 5 months on the repair. Stored the unit for 5 more months with no use. Tried to start it yesterday and the cord will not recoil. Never starts on the first try either. Called Troy Bilt 800 to complain and they said sorry you're out of warranty. I am throwing it in the trash.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Carrier Robertshaw Fan Blower Control ICM271


ICM271 Carrier Robertshaw Fan Blower Control
ICM271 Fan Blower Control

Specifications

Input Voltage:18-30 VAC
Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Contact Ratings

N.O.: 20 amps
N.C.: 10 amps

Fixed Time Delays

ON: 75 seconds
OFF: 105 seconds

REPLACES

ROBERTSHAW 695-100, CARRIER CES0110017, CES0110018, 302075-3, 302075-302, 302075-303, 302075-304, 302075-352, 302075-354, P771-7002, HH84AA010, HH84AA011, HH84AA012, HH84AA013, HH84AA020, HH84AA050, TRANE: CNT03262

Replaces Circuit Board Part Numbers:

58GS302075352 7425118C TCAJS94V0 3548337 302075 C75598 30205-301 HH84AA-011 HH84AA020 302975-303 CESO110018-00 100-795-01 CES00110017 CES00110018 CES0110018-00 CES0110018 HH84AA013 58GS302075-352 302075-3027907 CES0110017 58GS302075354 HH84AA020 HH84AA011 30207

Customer Review: This was a great buy.

I am really happy with this purchase, it saved me lots of money and does the same job as a original part that cost 5 or 6 times more of this one.

Customer Review: Awful followup

I purchased part and paid for overnight shipping. It took 1 week to get the wrong part. I returned it and as of one month have not receive refund or contact back. Other supplier got it right first time and delivered on time. Do not use Climate Doctors!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Weed Eater 23cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 150 MPH Blower


Weed Eater 23cc 2-Cycle Gas Powered 150 MPH Blower #FL1500LE
At only 7.5 pounds the Weed Eater 23 cc gas blower is powerful enough to do all the clean-up around the yard, while remaining featherlite and easy to handle. Great to use around the pool and to clean-up after mowing the grass, or use the powerful blower to push leaves to a yard tarp. The blower delivers and air speed of 150 mph as well as 300 cfm volume of air movement. Other features include a 2-speed control, low-emission 2-cycle engine, and a reduced vibration handle. This gas blower is backed by a 2-year warranty.

Customer Review: You get what you pay for...

And I didn't pay much, but that's no excuse for the workmanship in this product. After just 18 months on the job (and only using it weekly for the front walk and driveway), it ended up in the trash. The handle was never it's strong suit and finally broke free. But that was only the last straw. It's always been a little difficult to start and over the last few weeks has been running for a few minutes and dying. After restarting, it would run a minute or two and die. The fuel filter came loose in the fuel tank, but I couldn't replace without tearing apart the whole thing. Wasn't worth taking it in to get fixed. Rather went out and bought a new blower (different brand and not a 'cheapy').

Customer Review: Works again after self fix

This unit's pull cord was pulled out and didn't retract. It had been sittng in the office shed for awhile so I took it home and manage to get the rewind coil rewound and it started on second pull. Used it briefly to check operation. To fix the rewind coil you have to take the bottom black plastic cover off (t-25 trox) and it exposes the fan. The nut holding the fan must come off next to get to the recoil. Not easy - used pair of clamps and cheater bar on rachet to get it off. Now, taking it apart the recoil spring jumps out and it's a mess. After several attempts it was basically rewinding the spring onto the white pulley WITH the metal plate -feed it through the plate guide opening, and being carefull not to release, it put it back onto the black plastic cover inserting the hook into the receiver. Not easy - but can be done and you have to keep your eyes open to see the position of everything when you take it apart, otherwise your lost.

Definetly a poor design but it can be DIY if you're up to the task. I fumbled around and took 2 hours - Knowing how it's done probally 20 minutes.

I didn't buy this unit - I just was lucky fixing it. I prefer electric as there is no issues with fumes, noise and hot exhausts plus no starting problems - but where the extension cord can't reach this would suffice.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Factory Reconditioned Homelite 26cc Gas Powered MightyLite Blower


Factory Reconditioned Homelite 26cc Gas Powered MightyLite Blower (Non-CARB Compliant) #ZR08520
This is a factory reconditioned product. Reconditioned generally means that the product has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the product back to like new condition. Some products may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 26cc, MightyLite™ Blower - ZR08520, Operator's Manual

home-owner

What a piece of junk. I should have never wasted my money. It leaks gas all over and barely runs at full throttle. If you want to throw your money away buy this one.

Not bad for the price

The leaf blower starts and runs fine. I was a little disappointed in the blowing power though. I previously owned the Homelite Yardbroom 25cc and it seemed more powerful. It may be because the blower tube narrows on the end on the MightyLite. I did a little modification on the tube by cutting the end off and attaching some pvc tubing and a 90% elbow and it seems to work better. Haven't had a chance to test it thoroughly yet but the leaves are falling. I was kind of surprised at the packaging, there was none. Just put in a flimsy box which was pretty mangled.
Overall, for the price, I'm pretty satisfied. When it arrived I put the tube on, I had mixed gas already so I poured it in and it started right up.