This becoming the next faux-outrage, Republican/conservative wedge issue in...3...2...1.
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They’re coming fer yer gas lawnmower!
Like the police will come round and take them.
well, pretty sure ICE has rounded up many a white person's lawnmower.
Counties near me already banned two-stroke engines. Gas leaf blower ban is on the books for a month or so from now.
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Tell them they're made in China or Mexico
Good, they aren't needed anymore since electric ones do the same job.
As a homeowner, sure. However, if I had a landscaping business, I would need something that can run all day.
Carpenters do just fine all day with electric tools. Replaceable batteries are a thing!
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There's plenty of landscaping businesses in my area that advertise as fully electric and seem to be making a profit.
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I have an even more effective proposal that can run for centuries with minimal repair and does just as good a job on fuel that is practically free.
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Got rid of my gas weed trimmer 3 years ago. I’ll never go back. I got a good quality electric. It has enough power to do all the necessary yard work 2x over on a charge. It doesn’t get bogged down. I don’t have to mix two stroke fuel. I don’t have to clean the fuel system after not using it for the winter or store gas over the off season. No worries about spills. Just swap out the batteries and go.
Blowers have suffered from insufficient power when battery operated. Maybe that’s changed. I’d love an electric mower, but they’re crazy expensive for a decent one.
My 40v leaf blower is better than a gas blower, because it's just as strong as one and doesn't use gas or oil at all. Also lighter weight and no maintenance. But if you tried an 18v or 20v leaf blower it might not favor as well.
I love my electric mower. I can do my yard *2 on a battery charge. Worth. Also yes it was like 600$ CAD but no more hassles like you mentioned. Peace of mind is a thing AND it's better for the environment.
My 38v pushes leaves and rubbish around well enough in my eyes. It does chew through the batteries however, which ended up tipping one pack unable to charge without manual intervention.
Same batteries go in my electric mower, I can mow my backyard on a single cell if I don't leave it too infrequent between.
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Leaf blowers in general need to be banned. They cause too much soil erosion.
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Fuck yes about time
I mean if the maintenance crew can't wake up the whole apartment complex work the leaf blower what's even the point? /s
A number of states and cities are banning gas-powered leaf blowers due to pollution, noise and health risk concerns.
🧐 Cars are next, right? Riiiight????
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