For those of you using leaf blowers...
09-12-2005, 11:35 PM
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For those of you using leaf blowers...
Do you use a nozzle on it to direct and accelerate air flow?
Which brands of electric leaf blower give good bang for the buck?
Do they run on rechargable batteries or a cord? Or both?
I plan on picking one up at OSH if it's not too expensive.
Which brands of electric leaf blower give good bang for the buck?
Do they run on rechargable batteries or a cord? Or both?
I plan on picking one up at OSH if it's not too expensive.
09-13-2005, 09:37 AM
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I have been using an electric "Niko TA" that I purchased at Checker for $19.95 on sale for better than a year. It is item number: 01239, 160 mph Car and Shop Blower, 120/60Hz 400W 13,000 RPM. Small hand held unit with soft rubber 8" - 10" tip. Weighs 3-4 pounds.
09-13-2005, 03:33 PM
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I have a corded one that I bought about 22 years ago. The beauty of this one is that it has a separate nozzle and tube. I remove the tube and plug the nozzle directly to the blower. That gives me a small, compact and easy to handle blower.
You want a reducing nozzle to give you the most velocity possible. You want corded so it will run for a long time and have a higher output than a rechargeable one.
You want a reducing nozzle to give you the most velocity possible. You want corded so it will run for a long time and have a higher output than a rechargeable one.
09-26-2005, 09:55 AM
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Leaf blower and 350z detailing... would have never thought the two go together... can anyone explain this for me?
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09-26-2005, 10:11 AM
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Do you use a nozzle on it to direct and accelerate air flow? – no nozzle
Which brands of electric leaf blower give good bang for the buck? – I can’t remember what brand it is.
Do they run on rechargeable batteries or a cord? Or both? – Electric cord
Once you blow your car, you’ll never go back to the old way.
Which brands of electric leaf blower give good bang for the buck? – I can’t remember what brand it is.
Do they run on rechargeable batteries or a cord? Or both? – Electric cord
Once you blow your car, you’ll never go back to the old way.
09-26-2005, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mitchgt
Leaf blower and 350z detailing... would have never thought the two go together... can anyone explain this for me?
Hole in front bumper
Wheels
Insignia
Door jams
Rear hatch area where it attaches to roof
Front windshield where it meets hood
I dry the above areas with a leaf blower, the use a towel to complete the job.
09-27-2005, 01:39 PM
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Does anyone use the same blower that they use for their grass clippings?? I just am not sure if I would trust it, I'm affraid small gravel may have been sucked up at some point and just be waiting for me to point it at my car to shoot out.
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
I use the same one. My leaf blower doesn't suck up anything but air though. I assume you thinking about one of those that can be used either as a vacuum or a blower.
10-01-2005, 12:05 AM
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Well, I opted to use my blower today... Cool experience is about all I have to say; I'm not sure if not having to dry my wheels, was worth the risk of me pointing my blower at my car (since it also has a vacuum and I was very concerned about a rock/twig shooting out). But beyond that, all the places that water normally leaks out of were dry... this includes badges, front lights back lights; well all lights, and doors, handles you name it. So for a summary coming from some one who isn't 100% about a leaf blower I give it an 8 out of 10... Cool experience like I said.