Mark Thomas

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John F replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"When you say lately Tim have you considered fuel contamination ?
Generally have always used the Stihl kombi with the ( blower attachment ) as a dedicated blower .
It does play up so i take it to my repair guy who always manages to keep it going on…"

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Honey Badger replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"I've watched a few videos on the 9010 serious power knocks the socks of the br850. I'm not a fan of 4mix engines.
20yrs with a blower that's Impressive.
I haven't managed to find a local dealer for echo I'd prefer to have a look first than buy…"

Peter sellers replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"We have run pb 8010's for four years without issue and also pb770"s for everyday use. The pb 9010 is 10% more powerful than the 8010 which in itself is an awesome blower and outperforms anything Stihl have. We are nearly all Echo kit now and have…"

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Honey Badger replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"I use the husqvarna 525bx. I used to use bg86's (had 3), carbs were good for 3-4 years before failure. You can get cheap Chinese carbs. 525bx is a better machine, it doesn't turn in the hand because of the nozzle and is more powerful, I think its…"

Billybop replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"Ego 7650 battery model has excellent power had it a few years now and has never missed a beat, I use the 7.5ah batteries with it, they have recently brought out a couple slightly more powerful but those have a fancy LED screen which would get…"

Peter sellers replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"Echo are bombproof !!"

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Stihl blowers failing

I've had a definite increase in machinery failing, and lately I've had a rash of BG86 blowers failing due to carburettor wear- something I've never come across before. Has anyone else had issues like this? What hand-held blowers would people…

Sam Bainbridge replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"Let's face it this first year they will stamp there feet if you don't comply but won't do anything, next year will be the year"

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Ian Harvey replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"I suggest that everybody on here read the HMRC MTD Guidance notes.
HMRC base the requirement for MTD ITSA on prior year tax return figures, including any now-ceased income streams. No crystal balls involved."

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"Good point about having a crystal ball re turnover. Like you say what can they do about it!"

Sam Bainbridge replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"Oh right i run as a partnership to help the tax that's what he would be meaning
There's your first loop, you didnt know you have income of over 50k until you did your tax return at the end of year they'll grumble but won't do anything about it.…"

Neil Darby replied to Neil Darby's discussion Dirty subject.

"That's it, I finanly gave notice (without any notice) 7 turds week before last & 2 more in your face ones when i arrived last week. I was about to walk away then but I had to finish off a job I had started.
The client was very upset, blaming an…"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"Your accountant is wrong! " If you have qualifying income of 50 k or more you have to file every 3 months from April 2026 " This is on Gov.uk website. The figure reduces to 30 k April 2027 and 20k April 2028.
Might be worth converting to a LTD…"