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Can you recommend a good cordless strimmer?

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  • 31-08-2016 9:01pm
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    quinnd6
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    We have a lawn that has gone unmaintained for a while and has very long grass like a meadow.
    Would there be a good cordless strimmer that I could buy to cut it?
    Can anyone recommend a good one that isn't overly expensive?


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    quinnd6
    Registered Users Posts: 1,551 ✭✭✭quinnd6


    I guess not.


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    freedominacup
    Registered Users Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭freedominacup


    quinnd6 wrote: »
    I guess not.

    Go to a hire shop and hire a petrol one. There's no electric or cordless strimmer that's going to be of any use to you.


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    [Deleted User]
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    As above . Depending on the amount you've to cut a petrol one is by far better I've found.


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    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    quinnd6 wrote: »
    We have a lawn that has gone unmaintained for a while and has very long grass like a meadow.
    Would there be a good cordless strimmer that I could buy to cut it?
    Can anyone recommend a good one that isn't overly expensive?

    How big is the area?


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    EdmondShiels3
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭EdmondShiels3


    If you are looking for a petrol strimmer there is one here https://www.ept-irl.com/trimmers/120-einhell-gh-bc25as-petrol-strimmer-5300rpm-075kw-045l-fuel-tank.html


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    CJhaughey
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    EdmondShiels3 wrote: »
    If you are looking for a petrol strimmer there is one here https://www.ept-irl.com/trimmers/120-einhell-gh-bc25as-petrol-strimmer-5300rpm-075kw-045l-fuel-tank.html

    Do you have an interest in EPT?
    EdmondShiels3 wrote: »
    If you are still looking for a table saw for DIY, EPT in Carlow have a good range. https://www.ept-irl.com
    EdmondShiels3 wrote: »
    If you are still looking for a drill EPT Carlow have a good range and a great selection of Dewalt drills https://www.ept-irl.com
    EdmondShiels3 wrote: »
    If you are looking foe a good dril bit set EPT Carlow have a range of them. https://www.ept-irl.com/600-dril-bits
    EdmondShiels3 wrote: »
    If you are looking for a good place to buy tools EPT in Carlow have a hugh range. you can visit their website at http://www.ept-irl.com


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    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Do you have an interest in EPT?



    Looks very dodgy alright


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    EdmondShiels3
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭EdmondShiels3


    No just work for them and they have relaunched their website that all.


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    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    EdmondShiels3 wrote: »
    No just work for them and they have relaunched their website that all.

    So you do have an interest in them!!


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    freedominacup wrote: »
    Go to a hire shop and hire a petrol one. There's no electric or cordless strimmer that's going to be of any use to you.

    This.


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    EdmondShiels3 wrote: »
    No just work for them and they have relaunched their website that all.

    Anybody got an unbiased recommendation?


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    fryup
    Registered Users Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    if its like a meadow, a strimmer with a brushcutter attachment is what you need

    buy one if your going to use every year or hire one if using it just once

    pricey but good


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    Igotadose
    Registered Users Posts: 13,497 ✭✭✭✭Igotadose


    I had one of those Husqvarna's; when it ran, it was pretty good, however bits of it broke off on a surprisingly regular basis; the choke lever seemed to be particularly touchy and ended up with needing to replace it every year or so. Used it mostly to trim grass in a couple ditches, along with ferns to keep water flowing.

    A local that cuts lawns out here claims Husqvarna's cheaped everything down and is living off their reputation.

    So, any recommendations for a robust, petrol powered strimmer? Mostly will be used to trim around shrubs and clear weeds in ditches.


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    Discodog
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    There are good battery powered strimmers but they are more expensive than petrol ones. Strimming really canes the battery so you need a good machine. The obvious ones are made by Stihl.

    As for petrol strimmers you can be better off getting a good second hand one than a cheap new one. Personally I depend on my tools so I always go for Stihl. I recently bought a new Stihl Combi - the one it replaced lasted over 12 years of commercial use.


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