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Shredders

I need to recommend a shredder for a client. I will be the only one using it & it will only be for light work.  I am thinking electric but wary of cheaper domestic brands especially if the blades are replaceable.

Has anyone used a Viking ?

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Aerator purchase.

Hi

I'm looking to buy an aerator this winter. I know you can hire then for £90 per week, but I use them that often I can justify buying one.

Reviews on aerators are few and far between on the internet...

My budget is £3000.

I had hired the Camon LA20 and

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Handheld blower choice?

Looking for some advice from the forum. Currently have a Makita and an Echo backpack blower, but my handheld is a cheap but not so cheerful Ryobi. The vibrations leave my hand with the shakes, so stopped using it. What would be your choice for a good

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You 'see' the funniest things from a cross channel ferry !

Just back from a long(ish) cross channel ferry into Newhaven earlier and just had to laugh at something I saw from the rear observation deck....

A couple of kids were shouting and pointing out to Sea at something they'd seen. I didn't pay much attent

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21" Pro mowers - fitting mulching kit - any experiences?

Quick question, which I wonder if anyone here has experience with, looking to replace several machines with new next year.

Looking to buy a Cobra RM53SPH-PRO roller mower to replace our aging and worn Lawnflite Pro - this I have no problems with, cont

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Viking or Honda Izy?

Hi All, 

Our 3 year old Viking 655G has decided to break down, metal handles sheered off and various other bits and pieces which probably isnt going to be cost effective to replace. I can't moan, its been in constant use for 3 years hasn't been any bo

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How wet is too wet to work in the garden?

As the topic states, how wet is to wet to work in the garden, luckily this morning I am working in a green house, however I find myself looking out across the garden wondering are there any gardeners out there willing to work when it's chucking it do

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Insurance

Hi,

I am considering changing my insurer. I am small garden design, soft landscaping and garden maintenance company. I 'employ' two others on a needs basis. I use a lawn mower, hedge trimmers and chain saws. I need professional indemnity insurance (de

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Field Margins

Hi all

Have been asked to clear a field margin populated with hawthorn and blackthorn saplings (max 3 ft). I'm after a quick long term solution rather than just topping them off. Also, it's 11 acres, so i'm not digging them out! Would glysophate do it

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2 Stroke oil

Looking for a 2 stroke oil that can be used at 50:1 in all machines.  At the moment I have to makeup 3 different ratios. I hope by the end of next year to be running all 4 stroke equipment.

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Low vibe strimmer

Hi all, my old trusty echo gt222es strimmer has finally died. I just purchased a stihl fs50 as a replacement and I'm shocked at the high vibes it produces. I took it back to the dealer and fair play to them, they let me try all the other they had - H

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Fenlandphil

Hi there

Anyone know if he's still in business and if so, do you have his web address?

Cheers

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Izy Carburettor blockages

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.  My Izy keeps getting a blocked Carb.  I have cleaned out the tank & fitted an additional filter in the fuel line. I have also changed the air filter.  I get a misfire & then poor starting until I r

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Stihl FS 91R Trimmer

Hi all, Just replaced my trusty Shindaiwa trimmer with a Fs 91 . The Fs 91 seems to run on less revs than the Shindy and not really as smooth> Will it pick up after the running in period or should I return it to be checked over ?

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Discount equipment

Hi guys I'm looking into buying stuff atm and have just done my own first job, just waiting from company house about my name application, I've still got a thousand things to think about and feel like I'm missing things aswell, I'm after buying a 1.3

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Man who mowed lawn with tornado behind him says he 'was keeping an eye on it'

http://www.timescolonist.com/errorpage/man-who-mowed-lawn-with-tornado-behind-him-says-he-was-keeping-an-eye-on-it-1.20394290

Next time i make weather excuses ill remember this!

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New kombi/combi system needed, not Stihl...

Hi everyone, need a new kombi system, I am after something other than Stihl as recently have been unimpressed with build and reliability issues. As part of the system I need to have Engine unit, strimmer/brush cutter attachment, 1m extension attachme

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New patio above DPC and air bricks?

Hello everybody, I'm new to this forum so sorry if this post is in the wrong place. I work in Garden maintenance normally but have helped lay patios before. My friend has asked to help him with his patio and I am not sure if it is going to be possibl

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Best Lawnmowers

Hi,Looking for the best lawnmowers on the market as need a more powerful mower to cut when wet, we are green keepers to trade but always used Toro. Any recommendations helpful!ThanksDarren

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Domestic mower for stripes

Evening all. I hope you are all well and enjoying your Friday. I am looking for a roller mower just for home use. One that gives half decent stripes but not too expensive ( a lot to ask maybe). Petrol I believe. Maybe even 2nd hand if that's an ok th

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