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Pellenc Launches the Essential Line

Pellenc has announced the launch of the Essential Line – a range of on-board battery tools which offer a practical and cost-effective solution for maintaining green and urban spaces.

Pellenc is exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Etesia U

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Pellenc products certified LONGTIME®

Committed for many years to the durability of its products, Pellenc is pleased to announce that they have obtained LONGTIME® certification for 4 of its professional tools.

The certification includes the Helion 3 electric hedge trimmer, the Airion 3 el

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At GroundsFest 2023, Pellenc UK will be showcasing its range of market leading battery-powered equipment. In addition to the products, some lucky visitors will walk away with a section of prizes from the Pellenc portfolio.

Over recent years, Pellenc h

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A Vibrant Mix of Machinery and Sustainability

We were delighted to welcome 300 people in person for our first full RTM Show Live since 2019! Brackwell Farm was once again alive with the hum of conversation and machinery as guests took advantage of the opportunity to talk with over 30 manufacture
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Pellenc has the advantage at Hutchesons’

Iain Ellis, Head Groundsman at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, has highlighted the many benefits of using a range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment.

Hutchesons' Grammar School is a co-educational, independent school in the south-side of Glasgow. Founde

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Game-changing Pellenc suits Hard Graft

Hard Graft Garden Services has labelled the Pellenc brand as a “game-changer” after using the battery-powered products for over a year now.

Hard Graft Garden Services is a family-run business based in Longniddry, East Lothian. It was established by Ne

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The team responsible for maintaining the incredible Logan Botanic Garden have noticed several benefits since investing in a wide-range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment.

Regarded as Scotland’s most exotic garden, Logan Botanic Garden is located at

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Pellenc Launch Backpack Blower

Pellenc, the world’s leading expert in battery-powered tools for maintaining landscapes, has announced the latest product in its vast range – the Airion BackPack blower.

Light, odourless, noise-free, with no starting problems and enough power to enabl

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The NEW Pellenc Helion 3 is here

Pellenc, the world’s leading expert in battery-powered tools, has announced the launch of the new Helion 3 hedge trimmer.

Over recent years the Pellenc Helion hedge trimmer has been meeting and exceeding the needs of professionals in terms of power an

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After a decade of working with 2-stroke engines, Adam Patterson, from Patterson’s Gardening Services in Northern Ireland, thought it was time to switch to battery-powered equipment.

Covering all kinds of garden maintenance, Patterson’s Gardening Mower

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Midlothian may be one of the smallest councils in Scotland, but it is certainly making a big impact with a little help from a range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment.  

“I think we are the second smallest local authority by area in Scotland,” said

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Pellenc is ‘superior’ for Hard Graft

Hard Graft Garden Services, based in East Lothian, Scotland, believes that Pellenc is a ‘superior’ brand of battery-powered technology.

Hard Graft Garden Services is a family-run business based in Longniddry, East Lothian. Founded by father Stuart, th

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Open forum activity

Paul mccormack replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Cordless grinder with a1mm cutting blade 
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2 hours ago
Graham Taylor replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Anglegrinder with the blades still on the machine.   A 10 minute job.  15 minutes if the blades are on each side.  Try not to heat the blades up with thegrinder............ I might b e wrong but I suspect it might affect the hardness. 
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5 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"I let the dealer do that... same as John. 
I also am pretty careful as to what I ask them to cut - no chewing through growth thats too course for them - and clean them off with spray after most times they are used."
11 hours ago
Honey Badger replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Cordless grinder for me. Two to three passes leaves it like a razor, Takes 10 mins rather than 45mins with a file."
yesterday
John F replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Sharpening hedgetrimmers
"Hi Tim You say between services does this mean dealer service ? 
I prefer the dealer to sharpen my blades as not confident enough to use a motorised device in case I damage the blade profile .
I find after cleaning all the resin / sap off the blades…"
yesterday
Tim Bucknall posted a discussion
I know that the proper way is to dismantle the blades and sharpen them on a bench jig every time, but that ain't happening!  What is people's preferred method for a touch-up between services?  File, dremel, angle grinder?
yesterday
Oliver updated their profile
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John F replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Would cost her more in the long run if she employed a head gardener , salary ,workplace pension , n.i , holiday pay , all the machinery required , servicing , fuel or batteries ,hand tools ,waste disposal . Sundries , health safety , ladders ,…"
Thursday
Intelligent Landscapes replied to Raymond the Terrible's discussion Best power tools for serious hedge restoration?
"Also bought some Prunabo powered pruners... they are amazing... they will get through 50mm easy and a good clean cut. Already had the Makita batteries so perfect. And so good that a week later bought the 2.5m pole extension and thinking of buying a…"
Thursday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Yes indeed. I got the impression I was the first person she'd called so hopefully she got a bit of a reality check if she called elsewhere as well.  I could have said something in reply like "well until you've seen me work a day you can't say if…"
Thursday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"@James £50-£60 per hour? Yes I think you may get a few raised eyebrows "
Thursday
James replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Ah the hourly rate question. 
According to Checkatrade the uk average price per hour for a gardener in the UK is £35ph.
The average price for a 3 bed house in the uk is £290 000 
Where I live the average house price for a 3 bed is £400 000 and rent…"
Thursday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"I'm up in the lake district, you do get the odd person that is in shock but that's the price take it or leave it.
Spoke to another gardener the other week and he's charging £15hr!!!!! Idiot"
Thursday
Billybop replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"Bless her that Lady is just out of touch with how much services cost nowadays. Is it the cost of living? yes, hers. Probably had somebody on a cheap rate to do her previous garden.  And has underestimated the cost of maintaining the big new one,…"
Thursday
Distance replied to Ricky Watkins's discussion Gardening Business running costs
"£35 p/h for general maintenance? now that would be nice. Where in the country are you? I'm east anglia. I had a lady call up last week, sounded great, big garden, moved in last year and wants someone who knows what they are doing to get the garden…"
Wednesday
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Cofra Safety Boots

I wondered if anyone wore any of the Cofra safety boots? Am looking to replace my nearly 3yr old pair of HAIX GTX Airpower boots and have been looking at the Cofra Frosti - are they warmer for winter...Mainly look at those that are Goretex Thanks &…

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Greenhouse heater.

Hi there,im just looking for suggestions for a cheap and cheerful electric greenhouse heater. An elderly customer has asked me to buy one for his 6x8 greenhouse and as I've never bought one before I'd like your thoughts. It can't be a parafin heater…

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