I know there were some recommendations for weed eaters and blowers on the other thread I started on OPE for our new home.
However, I think I've pretty much decided to go electric on the leaf blower and string trimmer, for a few reasons, not the least of which is that I've been looking for an excuse for quite a while to get an electric leaf blower to use for drying our vehicles after washing.
I don't anticipate having more than about 45 min to an hour per week of string trimming and blowing off to do in the summer. Maybe a bit more with leaf blowing in the fall. But, hey, having an extra battery charged and ready to go should solve any endurance problems.
Looking at the EGO series. I first heard about the brand EGO while researching auto detailing, watching YouTube detailing videos, etc. Seems they have possibly the largest market presence with electric weed eaters and blowers these days, being available at big-box stores, Amazon, etc.
I'm wondering if anyone's used their "LineIQ" model, which has a system that senses the trimmer line getting short, and automatically feeds out line without the need for bumping the head. Is this just some new gimmick, or, the best thing to come along in string trimmers yet?
Then there's also their "multi-tool" system, with which you can use multiple tool attachments, such as a string trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole saw, even a powered broom or snow shovel.
I like the fact that I could use the same battery and charger with both the blower and the string trimmer/multi-tool.
What about other brands? Is EGO the standard these days, or are other brands also worth looking into?
However, I think I've pretty much decided to go electric on the leaf blower and string trimmer, for a few reasons, not the least of which is that I've been looking for an excuse for quite a while to get an electric leaf blower to use for drying our vehicles after washing.
I don't anticipate having more than about 45 min to an hour per week of string trimming and blowing off to do in the summer. Maybe a bit more with leaf blowing in the fall. But, hey, having an extra battery charged and ready to go should solve any endurance problems.
Looking at the EGO series. I first heard about the brand EGO while researching auto detailing, watching YouTube detailing videos, etc. Seems they have possibly the largest market presence with electric weed eaters and blowers these days, being available at big-box stores, Amazon, etc.
I'm wondering if anyone's used their "LineIQ" model, which has a system that senses the trimmer line getting short, and automatically feeds out line without the need for bumping the head. Is this just some new gimmick, or, the best thing to come along in string trimmers yet?
Then there's also their "multi-tool" system, with which you can use multiple tool attachments, such as a string trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole saw, even a powered broom or snow shovel.
I like the fact that I could use the same battery and charger with both the blower and the string trimmer/multi-tool.
What about other brands? Is EGO the standard these days, or are other brands also worth looking into?