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two stroke oil - one shot vs bulk

Posted by paul berry on January 17, 2013 at 5:58pm

i was wondering what way you guys opt to buy your two stroke oil.
do you buy the one shot option like me or go down the 1-5 litre option and measure ones self

im using more and more of the stuff lately and the one shot option is becoming a little expensive. im swaying toward buying bulk ,who do you guys buy fromand what brand do you use?

id also be interested to know how much the guys are paying for the one shot option.?

all replies much appreciated
paul

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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd January 17, 2013 at 6:32pm
    We use stihl HP Ultra (Green Oil). Purchased in 5 or 10 L containers and decanters into 1L bottles which have a 100ml measured built in for 5L of fuel.

    Simples! :)
  • paul berry January 17, 2013 at 6:37pm

    simple indeed . the option im going to take.
    cheers nick ;-)

  • Adam Pilgrim January 17, 2013 at 6:37pm

    I bought 2 x 5 litre cans of two stroke oil 18 months ago, getting down it now but it was FAR cheaper than buying 'one shot' bottles.

    I have 4 or 5 old 'one shot' bottles always full in the van, filled up every weekend to maintain a full stock. The local mower workshop gave me the old bottles for nothing, as they had a load in the bin one day after doing 'starter packs' for new machines and demonstrating to customers how to mix two stroke.

    Similar story on chain saw chain oil - 1 litre bottle of chain oil is £6 locally or 5 litres for £18.... These savings soon add up!

  • Peter Woolnough January 17, 2013 at 6:40pm

    Hi Paul,

    We use the Stihl One Shot options and just buy them in in bulk boxes.

    I haven't bought any for a few years now as my bulk stock is still very large, but great buying rates.

    I do like them as very clean and easy to use. We have them stashed all over the place so wherever the site or job we have reserves, so we never run out.

    Even over price, i just like the convenience.

  • paul berry January 17, 2013 at 7:00pm

    hi peter/adam
    convenience sometimes is worth the extra price. im trying to slash overheads presently and its surprising the amount saved from elementary items such as oils etc .
    thanks for info guys

  • Tom Griffiths January 17, 2013 at 9:31pm

    We find a further saving can be made on time - we mix up 40 ltrs of two stroke at a time in 2 big cans.

    We pour equivalent to 4 shots straight from a 5ltr oil bottle into a nice big measure. Far less fiddly and gets 20lts done at once. Then top up our 5ltr fuel cans at the end of each day using a top notch filter.

    Always worth giving the 20ltr mix a good shake before pouring though.

  • Busy Bee Garden Services Limited January 18, 2013 at 6:32am

    I do the same so I always have a stock of the stuff at home and top up when we get home, works well!

  • Dan Frazer Gardening January 18, 2013 at 7:43am

    Whenever you use a lot of something bulk works out cheaper. I use the HP Ultra and carry the 5l can in the van, then use a wee measuring jug for the 100ml whenever I top up the 5l fuel cans. Seems the simplest way to me.

    I've used 8-9l in the last season.

  • Chris Auld January 18, 2013 at 9:11am

    I buy Stihl 2 stroke oil in 20L drums, i cant remember how much they cost but its a huge saving over the one shot option.

  • paul berry January 18, 2013 at 9:29am

    hi chris. thats the road im going down now. iv located some good suppliers in england. do you buy local?

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