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I am looking for a device to record phone calls, from clients, I used to use boadbeast but it stopped working on my phone.. I have tried to download an app on my samsung 8... but it only recordes my voice not the callers.  I actually prefar to record

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New for 2019, SALTEX visitors can expect to experience the latest green technology in groundscare in a new area on the show floor, which is purely dedicated to environmentally-friendly products.

The trend towards sustainable and environmentally-friend

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It takes two to tango when it comes to battery powered equipment

It is a common misconception that the higher the voltage - the better the machine; but it couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to performance. Les Malin, Managing Director of

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ICL’s Riptide, the no1 ranked creeping bentgrass, has played a key role in the development of the greens at the truly stunning JCB Golf and Country Club.

Set amid the lush green rolling countryside of Staffordshire lies one of the most exciting new go

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With the season fast approaching, an overwhelming number of greenkeepers made their way to the recent Dennis and SISIS Bowling Green Maintenance Seminar, in order to gain advice and tips on best practice. 

The popular seminars, which are designed to e

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Etesia Hydro 80 - an all-round performer

John Maxwell, managing director at Inverallan Landscapes, has reported a number of benefits from using the Etesia Hydro 80 MKHP ride-on mower.

Established in 1998, Inverallan Landscapes is a family run business based in Stirling. Over the past 21 year

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Adam Woods replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"THe Aldi and Lidl ranges are good, I havent used their drills, but lots of other battery tools, they work well, and have a battery that can be used in different things in the range.
Theyve also been through the companies German QC processes
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12 hours ago
Adam Woods replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I used to have an 8' 3 leg adjustable when I had the business.... I added a 4' NIwaki a year or so later.... I didnt have any hedges that needed anything higher - I still have the 4', its invaluable"
12 hours ago
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Sandstorm. The Sandstorm is a self-powered topdresser that works without a tractor or hydraulic connection. Simply hitch it to a utility vehicle and spread. It has a 28 ft³ (800 L) capacity and can…
12 hours ago
Geoffrey King replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Of course they are more akward to carry, but using a regular ladder now feels preposterous.
I thought long and hard about tripod ladders before getting the 12 ft one over 10 years ago.
Well one clear advantage they have, they stand up by themselves.…"
12 hours ago
Honey Badger replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"Last year a customer asked me to give him a price to clip over his 18ft tall holly shrub he offered use of his extention ladder so. My reply was 'No that's what the young and the stupid do and I am neither'. Made him laugh.
All ladders are dangerous…"
22 hours ago
Graham Taylor replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I just use an ordinary extending 2 piece ladder with a 6' plank across the top which stops it falling into the hedge..........  never seem to have a problem   These tripod ladders certainly look impressive but they look a right pain to lug about,…"
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Geoffrey King replied to Tim Wallach's discussion Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
"I have a 12ft & 8ft , the 8ft has been really useful especially for picking fruit & pruning fruit trees
The photo shows some one  using the ladder unsafely
Firstly he looks right handed, therefore the ladder should be place the other way around with…"
yesterday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
One of the most popular attractions at GroundsFest is set to return with lawn mower racing taking place across both days of the event.                                                                                                       Sponsored by…
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TurfTech 2026 is set to be the biggest edition yet, with growing industry support, increasing visitor numbers, and an expanded line-up of partners ahead of this year's event on 1 and 2 October at the American Express Stadium in Brighton.TurfTech…
Monday
Sam Bainbridge replied to Neil Darby's discussion Stiga 955
"Maybe this is a sign to pick your own way forwards, I rate stiga and mountfield as crappy homeowner mowers (from experience of 15yrs). Wheeled mowers I'd never ever buy anything other than an etesia, roller mowers always honda with a high lift…"
Monday
Ian Harvey replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"Have a look at the ones in your local Aldi which use the 20/40v batteries. I have their drill and also multitool, and they have been excellent. Drill has been heavily used, including mixing tubs of concrete, hammer drilling trellis fixings to walls…"
Monday
Billybop replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"sounds similar to what I have Peter I bought 2 sets of the Ryobi R18PD3-215GZ drill last year from Amazon Resale under £50 each they were returns / refurbished, sold the best looking drill and kept 1 with minor marks for myself, sold 2 of the…"
Monday
Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Cordless drill
"Yes know what you are saying, toolstation do have a ryobi 18v combi with 2 batteries and chsrger 13mm chuck on offer for £67 inc vat more than I wanted to pay but seems a good deal?"
Monday
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Cordless drill

Now in retirement mode so dug out my old cordless drill that was bought from Argos a long time sgo for £10 to start all those jobs that have been put off. Its dead but to be fair has been used extensively for fencing jobs.Just need something simple…

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5 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods 12 hours ago
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Stiga 955

Hi all. I have a Stiga 955 purchased 14 months ago. It gets used maybe 4 hours weekly. Almost a year to the day the drive belt went on it, so I put a new one on. Two months later with maybe 30 hours use the bloody thing has gone again. Does anyone…

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5 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge on Monday
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Van and kit for sale

Due to ill health am retiring and  disposing of most of our vehicles and machinery. It's all in good or excellent condition, some hardly used. We are in North Staffs and all will be subject to vat , have listed what's for sale at moment but the chap…

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8 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Jun 16
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