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Overheating strimmer. Normal, or user error?

New to these forums, so hello to all. I made a deal with a customer of mine who had a new(ish) stiga strimmer, to buy it in exchange for work. The one I'd been using was great (old Kawasaki engine), but ancient and takes so many pulls to get going, I

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Which new 19" mower blade?

My Etesia 19" could really do with a new blade... 

Any recommendations please...

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Petrol can recommendations

Hi all. I'm looking to refresh my petrol cans for the van, and wondering if anyone can recommend a good one?

I currently just use the petrol station 5 litre cans, but they can be a bit leaky sometimes when pouring as the spouts sometimes don't seal pr

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Health and safety cloud base software

Hello all,We use Jobber for schedule management.We use QuickBooks for accounting.I’m looking for a online cloud based software to manage our health and safety and employment law. Anybody use anything worth recommending?I was quoted £200 per month con

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Van insurance hike

Has anyone else had a massive increase in van insurance premiums, through Van Line Direct? Ours has nearly doubled, with no changes to cover. Who do you insure with? Thanks

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Design copyright.

Hello,

I've been a regular browser of the LJN over the years, great informative website which has answered many questions....I felt compelled to post tonight as I'm spitting feathers over what looks like a blatant rip off of a design I put together fo

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Uniforms and work wear

So what do you guys wear to work. We here at Sow Your Seed gardens have always worn our own jeans and t-shirts, or like me shorts all year. We insist that t-shirts are plain and you have correct work boots but that's it. Having invested in a company

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Treating moss along edges of paving

Hi all, I have to treat some moss in a (new build) lawn I have taken on that is in a bad state, and I'm trying to get it through winter without it degrading too much.

The worst moss in the lawn is right at the edges against the paving, and I am just w

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Hiring workers for design and build projects

I would like to sure up my understanding of hiring people so i am doing the right thing and also which might be the best option for me.

Thoughts on the various options for hiring. I mainly do hard landscape design/build projects but also do one offs s

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Viewing invoices on QuickBooks

Hi

For some reason,numerous clients aren't able to view the full invoice they're sent through QB's and invariably I get an email back asking for payment details?

Am I missing something in the settings,is it dependent on the kind of device being used or

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In London anything not to miss?!!

Hi all in London for a few days anything I shouldn’t miss??Thanks for any ideas.Got here and now can’t make our minds up what to do!

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Are guy cottens still the go to for hard-wearing waterproofs?

About 16 years ago, all the full time agri guys I knew in Cornwall swore by guy cottens http://www.guycotten.co.uk , is this still the case? What are the options? It's about £200 for bib and brace and coat that should last 3 years hard at it.

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Prune huge hedges in the pouring rain?

Do any of you prune large connifer hedges in the pouring rain? I’m in having had to reschedule a job like this today due to poor weather, and am feeling guilty! The connifer cuttings are a mare to tidy up in the wet, my steps are slippery, and I don’

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New wagon

I don't have many luxuries in life but am soon hoping to be in the market for a new vehicle, I'm thinking a Renault Trafic or equivalent or something slightly bigger like a Peugeot Boxer. I want a van to carry a large mower, strimmer, blower, hedge c

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Post-Brexit . The landscape and horticulture industries.

With the UK now set to leave the EU (by a democratic and clear majority), is it time that the landscape and horticultural industries stepped up to the plate?

(I am not trying to start an argument whether it was right or wrong - that is now very much i

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Iprodione to be revoked

Just a word to say those LJN subscribers who use iprodione products (Chipco Green, MAC Iprodione, Recover, etc) will only have a short time to buy & use it after it was revoked days ago.

Iprodione is a broad-spectrum fungicide for use on turf diseases

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What insurance company for tool cover?

Hello, 

I was just interested in finding out what insurance company is the best to cover you just for tools for theft or damage?
My Van insurance covers me up-to £3000.00 tool cover  which covers my Honda Mower, stihl combis, Blowers but we all know wh

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Stolen equipment

Hi All. Sorry to add to the recent "theft" posts but I've just joined the list. If anyone comes across the following, I would be grateful for a heads up.

Stihl SH86 Leafblower

Stihl KM94 Kombi

Stihl FS90 Brushcutter

Stihl 81R Hedgetrimmers

Stihl MS181 Cha

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Customer Appointment App

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice on using apps to improve customer scheduling. Currently i'm still using a traditional pen and paper diary for garden maintenance appointments for between 1-7 customers per day. What are people using and what are th

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Chainsaw oil on tarmac.

Can anyone advise me please???

Approx 3 weeks ago I spilt some chainsaw oil on my customers drive which is tarmac. I have tried fairy liquid, local kleenz company and some oil removal product from b and q. So far nothing has worked. Are there any sugg

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