Tools And Equipment

We had a traditional slatted wooden composter stuck in a corner screened off on 2 sides with trellis , but the squirrels were getting fat on mango skin. They have not yet learnt how to take the lids off…

Exactly as I was intending - I have two sides, so I was thinking to run two normal hose lengths, one up each side of the garden, then attached to the soaker hoses that are laid out in the borders. I've already got the 4-way manifold and that has the ability of turning on whichever one you want...

I did, and still will, consider the submersible to start the main pump. For the moment I will search around.

Thank you, I'll pass the message on.

As @infradig says, I'm not a fan of stainless steel either, it doesn't really hold a good edge for long. Of course as with any tool it's how you treat it and what you cut with it that will make a difference.

Some years ago I bought an all metal one and I don't think it lasted very long tbh.I don't know if anyone makes any thing that can be taken apart these days, they don't really want you mending anything.

thank you very much for your reply and thanks for list of equivalents for plug,

thank you

I have stihl and husqvarna hedgetrimmer I always tend to lean towards Husky but more attention to detail in my opinion . Getting parts for the stihl / husky will be more ready available the titan, it is more a less a throw away machine. What models are you thinking of ? I personally use single...

I've got a Bosch 18v hedge trimmer, never found it underpowered for what I want. It won't cut thick stems but neither will a corded one. I use a lopper etc as infradig says for the odd thicker bit. I'm just cutting back to last years beech hedge growth so never really have thick stems in the way.

The bore must have been seriously compromised. Mine were not Hozelock either but I get full flow to my 50M hose.

Hello @wiseowlThanks for the Link.It may not be the same Model being Discussed but the consensus seems positive.ThanksKevin

Will be interesting to see how they perform over the years or if I've recommended a lemon!

Surely not?

Last place I worked we fitted some oak windows and the debris from the trees around the house stained the oak cills. I think oxalic acid sorted it out.

Like a dream.

I've got a cordless bosch blower that works well in this situation. It uses the power4all interchangeable battery used on my strimmer, hedge cutter and some hand tools.

Just an update really , i use the secateurs a lot now , Yesterday I pruned a buddleia down, usually i would have various loppers and tools out to cut. This year with the cordless secateurs, i did the lot and cut up for the bin. Much easier and quicker. And easier on the hands standing over the...

I've had an expensive hozelock one, and a 2 quid spinning one from Wilko. The cheapo was better and lasted years. I've lost it. So I went to Wilko again. This time I spent 8 quid on their oscillating one. It's early days but it performs well so far.