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Fuel cans - Best type??

I am currently using the metal red 10l fuel cans that have the detachable spout (photo below). Ive not had much luck with them as they end up leaking at the point the spout attaches to the can.

Does anyone know a permanent fix for this??

Alternatively

Started by PAUL in Machinery and Info

15 Replies · Reply by Del Hooper Mar 28, 2018

Why I Won't Be Using Yellow Pages!

Back in October, I had Yellow Pages contact me, as to regard advertising with them. The local representative gave me a call and was very helpful and I decided to take out a yell ad on yell.com with a link to my website and the "Connect package" that

Started by Roy Bretton in Marketing

12 Replies · Reply by Roy Bretton Mar 27, 2018

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Surrey hospital closed due to a pesticide ‘incident’

One of our major Hospitals in Surrey was closed this afternoon (and will stayed closed until Sunday) due to a patient attending after being exposed to industrial strength pesticide.

Not thought to be anything other than domestic use of industrial (pr

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 25, 2018

Yew Hedge

I have had a customer ask to cut an established Yew hedge back in width and height

Height im ok about approx 600mm but the side has to be cut back hard approx 200mm, this would be into the wood.

Question is , is it ok to do this? I know it will recov

Started by Richard Matthews in Tree Surgery

3 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Mar 24, 2018

Hayter 41 Pro For Sale

Don't know if there is a section for this, I did have a look.

Selling my Hayter 41 Pro. Only done one cut with it so is new. Comes with reciept and manuals.

Looking for £600 ono

Started by Paul Keeley in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Paul Keeley Mar 24, 2018

Carrying spare fuel - are you legal?

I've been reading about the requirements for carrying spare fuel in a vehicle. It seems quite likely most gardeners need to. I've been using a plastic 5l can but from what I've read, it may be illegal.

See here for the HSE regulation

So we're supposed

Started by Rob Jarvis in Health and Safety

14 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Mar 24, 2018

Virtual landline number

I am looking to put a virtual landline number on my advertising this year to add a bit of credibility to my business.

Discussion in the past here seems have suggested Tamar telecom as being the prefered choice would those who use it still recommend it

Started by Graeme Brown in Business

5 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Mar 23, 2018

power washing grassbox

Hi guys,just preparing for the new cutting season,any tips on power washing grass boxes.Usually results in getting soaked trying to hold the grass box open to power wash the inside of the grass box.?

Started by carl lawson in Groundscare

10 Replies · Reply by PAUL Mar 22, 2018

Trouble with lawnmower, or just bad time to cut grass?

I have started mowing lawns again this month and found that my mower appears to be making a mess of peoples turf.

I know its not the ideal time as the ground is still a bit damp, but should I really be digging up this much mud with my mower? It make

Started by Rob in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Mar 21, 2018

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How to expand my business sustainably.

Hi all,

Firstly, i've been running my own outfit now for 15 years but always kept things relatively small. Not necessarily through choice but i have never quite got to grips with how to expand in a way that does'nt cause me to have a breakdown to some

Started by Ed Fox in Business

10 Replies · Reply by Ed Fox Mar 21, 2018

How far a day do you walk behind a mower?

I have been wondering recently. How far a day, do I walk behind a mower, with a strimmer and to and from the van.

Does anyone know how far they walk? Have you ever used a step app?

Thank you, Craig.

Started by Craig Flatters in Health and Safety

3 Replies · Reply by Sam Cambridge Mar 21, 2018

Husqvarna battery hedge trimmer vs Sthil

Long time since been on here!

Husky vs Sthil whats better?

Im getting fed up with the constant non running of my Echo hedge cutter and wondered what they are like

I dont do a massive amount but i do give them some stick

Started by Richard Matthews in Machinery

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Hydro box oil change Etesia pro 53

Hello to all, First post on the site. Has anyone any idea how to change the oil in a hydro gearbox of an Etesia pro 53. I bought it new last year and would like to change the oil.I am in France and nearly always do my own maintenance on my machines.

Started by Mark Heeley in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Mar 20, 2018

Turf versus Seed?

I've been preparing a new area of lawn for a regular customer, clearing shrubs, roots, brambles and levelling. The area is around 240M square. Once the area is prepped, how long would it take (on average) to lay this amount of turf? I ask because

Started by Tony @SM in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Mar 19, 2018

Alternative to Bannerman Top-dresser

Does anyone know any other manufacturers of pedestrian top-dressers sold in the UK please

Started by Ian Kenyon in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Russell Cobley Mar 19, 2018

Tipper loading ramps?

Hi All

Any recommendations on ramps for loading a tipper with a wheelbarrow?

Obviously something can be made with scaffolding planks etc but they can be slippy and very dangerous in wet muddy weather. So looking for something a little more professional

Started by Daniel Johnson in Vehicles

4 Replies · Reply by Ian Kenyon Mar 19, 2018

Wood bark

I have been asked to quote as part of a large landscaping projet to supply and lay wood bark. The total area will be approx 1120 m2 and they require the depth to be 75mm deep. The area will be planted with 4000 2-3 ltr shrubs prior to this. I have tr

Started by Andrew Evans in Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by Green Giant Gardens Mar 18, 2018

Tipper van vaults?

Hi All

I have just ordered a tipper van and wonder if anyone can review the van vaults and or recommend tried and tested alternatives? I already have a panel van but feel the tipper is a good addition for certain jobs. Sometimes we will have both vans

Started by Daniel Johnson in Vehicles

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New lawn prep

got a new lawn to lay in the next few day.

remaining soil is deep, very fine and very moist, not well draining. It’s basically like a fine silt (its next to a small stream and has hardly any stone in it.

i want to rotovate to loosen it up but think it’

Started by Paul Baillie in Soil & compost

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Lawnmowers; essential fluids.

An essential fuel intake after a long day mowing for the operator.....

Started by Andrew Midgley in Machinery

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