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Maintaining a top-class playing surface at Easter Road Stadium is no small task, but for Steven Thomas, Head Groundsman at Hibernian Football Club, having the right machinery is making all the difference.

One of the latest additions to his maintenanc

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Bedford School’s cricket facilities have undergone a significant transformation following the installation of a fully automated Hunter irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK and installed by JK Irrigation.

The upgrade has not only boosted efficiency bu

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Agrovista Amenity has introduced two new innovations to support grounds teams with accurate, efficient pitch marking.

The Max-Line line-marking paint range and the exclusive PaintMaster Pro RLM01 robotic line marker. Together, they provide a simple, r

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The latest free GroundsFest Academy event once again proved a huge success, this time focusing on Irrigation Maintenance in partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS).

Held at the impressive Throws Farm Research and Technology Centre in Great Dun

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When it comes to irrigating golf courses, most greenkeepers will judge sprinkler performance by eye. If a sprinkler’s throw is reaching the next one, the assumption is often “that’s doing the job.”

Unfortunately, that simple visual check can be mislea

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Tucked away in the green spaces of North London, St Marylebone Crematorium has been a place of remembrance and reflection since 1937. Its peaceful gardens and neatly kept lawns are maintained with care and precision by a dedicated grounds team, who r

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Graham Taylor replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"I've had a couple of BG86's for years.   Excellent.   Have replaced the carbs once for £35 each from China......... they looked like the genuine ones  marked Stihl with the part code on.   The only major fault I found was the Ergostart system.  The…"
yesterday
Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Mitchel ingham's discussion Winter and spring ideas for work
"See our website - www.heathrowsnow.com if you'd like to join the Winter Resillience team!"
yesterday
Paul Errington replied to Mitchel ingham's discussion Winter and spring ideas for work
"One of our landscape machinery customers used to organize labour for snow clearance operations at Heathrow Airport. Those who signed up were paid to do training days, and received a very generous hourly rate if they attended a snow event. Problem…"
Monday
Billybop replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"Hi yes I still have my 6500 Ego too, kept in case the newer one ever failed, but it hasn't. Had the 5 hundred-something cfm one before that, now flogged to a mate who loves it. The LB8800 is hovering around the £300 mark on amazon including import…"
Saturday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"Just change to a backpack, br800 7yrs and not even a sparkplug yet"
Saturday
Clive replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"Stop using BG86s absolutely years ago first ego blower I had which is now my spare is the 6500 now have the 7650 which is brilliant. 
for large areas I have a back pack Stihl BR800 this combo does me "
Saturday
Adam Woods replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"I use a BGA50 - with 3 batteries rotating... each lasts around an hour - there is an AP version which probably has much better batteries. Then for heavy duty work a BR500. We bought that last year, and at the time looked at the BRA500 - but  with…"
Saturday
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…"
Saturday
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…"
Friday
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…"
Friday
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…"
Thursday
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…"
Thursday
Peter sellers replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing
"Echo are bombproof !!"
Thursday
Tim Bucknall posted a discussion
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…
Thursday
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"
Dec 10
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Making tax digital

Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…

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