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Where to Buy Strimmers?

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  • 13-07-2011 1:26pm
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    pudzey101
    Registered Users Posts: 3,925 ✭✭✭


    Hi need a strimmers petrol or electric dont matter:) do you know anywhere that u can get a handy enough one for cheap:)


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    celticbhoy27
    Registered Users Posts: 885 ✭✭✭celticbhoy27


    argos have pretty decent selection of both petrol and electric pretty cheap too!
    have a browse through
    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=13352&langId=111&searchTerms=strimmers&authToken=


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    Tango One
    Registered Users Posts: 806 ✭✭✭Tango One


    B&Q have cheap strimmers from about 20 euros


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    looksee
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    Are cheap strimmers any good? I want to buy one but I would rather spend a bit more on one that will work efficiently. Is there any difference between them? It will have to be light as I could not manage a heavy one.


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    Master and commander
    Closed Accounts Posts: 448 ✭✭Master and commander


    don't get anything from the likes of b+q or woodies type places, they are poor quality, made in china rubbish that will break down after a few weeks. For a good strimmer go to somewhere that sells equipment for professional groundscare contractors, You pay more but what you get will be better quality and last a lifetime, and perform way better.

    Good makes are honda and husqvarna and stihl. But beware - there are also DIY models: stay away from these, they are poorer quality and not durable. Get the professional models. More expensive, but worth their weight in gold.
    Keep away from things like Flymo, Black and Decker and Ryobi - utter JUNK

    In short: cheap = crap


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    looksee
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    Good points, but the professional models tend to be - understandably - the big heavy machines. What is the best option for something lightweight, and is it worth even bothering? I am not talking about massive use, just to keep the lawn edges under control.


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    Master and commander
    Closed Accounts Posts: 448 ✭✭Master and commander


    Well even in the professional grade, there are different sizes. My advice would be to go to one of the suppliers and ask for them to show you some of the machines so you can handle them and feel what suits you best.
    Go to lawnmower dealers in golden pages. Garden centres annd the like don't have the good stuff.
    Also stay away from the electric things -i had to use one once just to trim verges and i'll tell you it would struggle to cut a wet tissue.


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