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Billybop posted a discussion

Heated Jackets

Does anyone else use heated jackets eg Bosch, Makita, etc. And how are we managing to organise work with this early onset of winter

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Fusion Media posted a blog post

Dennis heading to Daytona

Dennis Mowers will be continuing its annual tradition of exhibiting at the Sports Field Management Association’s (SFMA) Conference & Exhibition, which is taking place at Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, between 22 - 25 January 2024.As Dennis continues…

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Syn-Pro by SISIS exhibiting at SFMA

Syn-Pro by SISIS has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Sports Field Managers Association (SFMA) Conference & Exhibition – which will be held at Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, between 22 - 25 January 2024.The SFMA Conference & Exhibition goes…

Will Roberts replied to Tim harris's discussion Ear protection

"I use peltor FM radio ear protectors. Can get a bit sweaty in summer but always good to have radio 2 on to keep me company all day. "

Will Roberts replied to Peter sellers's discussion 19 inch roller mower

"I've used a weibang 56 roller for last 3 years and so long as you keep the bag clean it works well in the wet. I don't see why the 48 model wouldn't be as good. It's also been very reliable with no issues so far. "

Graham Taylor replied to Tim harris's discussion Trailers for ride on mowers

"I've had a P7e pinched unfortunately......Pikies even cut the lock I had on it. Replaced it with an identical one 10 years ago... brilliant trailer very well made. Carried huge loads in it.... probably exceeded the 750 kg limit....... with no…"

Graham Taylor replied to Amy Stewart's discussion Backpack blower

"To be honest and I expect you'll agree, the valve adjustment is pretty simple (much better than on my Honda bike!) ....... once you've done itonce, next time its about a 15 minute job..... and even someone not "mechanically minded" should be able to…"

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Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Amy Stewart's discussion Backpack blower

"I would have a BR450 over a BR600 as you won't have issues with adjusting the valves every 100 hours or so...
However the BR800's are an absloute beast of a machine.
The BR600/800's also have much better padding - depends on how many hours a day you…"

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Darren Walters replied to Peter sellers's discussion Countax / Westwood End production

"We were lucky enough to have a day at the site a few years ago to test the Ariens equipment and see the Countax / Westwood production and assembly process, which was impressive. But having seen how many they produce each day, I do remember thinking…"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion 19 inch roller mower

"Jamie, thanks for reply. The bag is clean this is a new mower,we've turned the revs up as much as possible. Interested in the high lift blade , assume it's a non gen part? Please can you let me know where you got it from? Any part number etc.…"

Jamie Booth replied to Peter sellers's discussion 19 inch roller mower

"Peter I have a 48 pro from 2019 and the easiest thing to try is a high lift blade and clean bag. I found that this vastly improves first pass quality and in damp conditions. cheap easy fix. "

Jamie Booth replied to Peter sellers's discussion 19 inch roller mower

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Amy Stewart replied to Tim harris's discussion Ear protection

"I use ear plugs from specsavers. They have lots of choose for different industry's and were fairly priced.
Definitely much more comfortable in the summer than ear defenders. Over winter with the backpack blower going I've found they fit comfortably…"

Peter sellers replied to Amy Stewart's discussion Backpack blower

"We rate Echo, have a lot of their kit, one backpack blower lasted 25 years without a spanner on it. We run Echo PB 8010's which I appreciate will be too big for your needs but we also have Echo PB 770's which we use as our everyday blowers , compact…"

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Honey Badger replied to Amy Stewart's discussion Backpack blower

"I'm A fan of the stihl br450.
If your an occasional user or look after smaller gardens It might be worth considering a hand held blower which are much lighter and most likely more powerful than than your mcullough blower.
I actually run two blowers.…"