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Recommendations for cordless strimmer

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  • 08-08-2019 3:25pm
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    Fiftyplus
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Have been using a Proplus petrol strimmer for the last three years but fed up with consistent repairs and servicing costs. Fairly large, sloped area to cut, any cordless strimmer reccomended to do the job? Thanks


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    [Deleted User]
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    Moved to gardening.


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    49801
    Registered Users Posts: 1,844 ✭✭✭49801


    Fiftyplus wrote: »
    Hi,

    Have been using a Proplus petrol strimmer for the last three years but fed up with consistent repairs and servicing costs. Fairly large, sloped area to cut, any cordless strimmer reccomended to do the job? Thanks

    I’ve an efco petrol strimmer... bought from a small engine sales and repairs shop. Never a bother with it and starts easy. Only regret is not getting one with the handle bars.


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    paulbok
    Registered Users Posts: 4,947 ✭✭✭paulbok


    Going to follow this, looking to get a battery powered strimmer for the lighter stuff. The petrol strimmer pulls on the back after an hour or so.
    Thinking of something along the lines of a Ryobi One + system, so can add other tools using the same batteries.


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    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,985 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    I had a battery one before. Think it was b&d
    I wouldn’t bother again


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    Hibernicis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,539 ✭✭✭Hibernicis


    Bought a battery powered Stihl strimmer earlier this year, together with a Stihl mulching mower and a Stihl hedge trimmer. All three share the same battery. I specifically went for the newest (and largest capacity) internal battery, the AP300S, and the fastest charger, the AL500. The whole lot wasn’t cheap, but I am very pleased with the results. The machines are well designed, being lightweight, robust and easily cleaned. The machines are every bit as good as their petrol equivalents and much quieter - this is important as I have good neighbours and need to be able to use them at odd hours. And I can get the grass strimmed and cut and the hedges/shrubs trimmed from a single charge. Still is not cheap, but the quality of the product is evident and I'd happily recommend it based on my experience.


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    recedite
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    Hibernicis wrote: »
    The machines are every bit as good as their petrol equivalents and much quieter.
    Also, working in a cloud of 2-stroke oily fumes can't be good for your health.


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    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,897 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    The Stihl system is good but extremely expensive. I considered it twice, for a Combi & a Blower, but I couldn't justify the cost. Lots of people are using them commercially which helps as the cost can be offset.

    I have also been looking for a light battery strimmer but so far, I haven't found anything to suit.

    Good choice & lots of reviews here:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=battery+strimmer&ref=nb_sb_noss_1


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    deccydohc
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭deccydohc


    Discodog wrote: »
    The Stihl system is good but extremely expensive. I considered it twice, for a Combi & a Blower, but I couldn't justify the cost. Lots of people are using them commercially which helps as the cost can be offset.

    I have also been looking for a light battery strimmer but so far, I haven't found anything to suit.

    Good choice & lots of reviews here:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=battery+strimmer&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

    The main thing to consider is the battery life. How long do you spend strimming?


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    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,897 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    deccydohc wrote: »
    The main thing to consider is the battery life. How long do you spend strimming?

    Oh I would only use it occasionally. I have a Stihl Combi for most strimming.


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    deccydohc
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭deccydohc


    Discodog wrote: »
    Oh I would only use it occasionally. I have a Stihl Combi for most strimming.

    If you are looking for light work, STIHL's FSA45 is a good machine. It has a built in battery and has a battery life of up to 20 mins. Think its around €130


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    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,897 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    deccydohc wrote: »
    If you are looking for light work, STIHL's FSA45 is a good machine. It has a built in battery and has a battery life of up to 20 mins. Think its around €130

    Yes I looked at that but it uses polycut blades instead of line. Plus with no removable battery I would have to bring the whole thing in every night.


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