Monday, August 24, 2009

Worx TriVac WG500 12-Amp All-in-One Electric Blower/Mulcher/Vacuum

The WORX TriVac All-in-One Compact Blower/Mulcher/Vac has the versatility to change jobs with just the flip of a switch. Because there are no tubes to switch between tasks, you can blow away debris at 210 mph, then easily change to vacuuming dry leaves at up to 14 gallons per minute in seconds. The angled nose and comfortable handle make operation of the TriVac easy enough for any user. And with its powerful 12 amp motor, this tool makes an efficient, environmentally friendly alternative to gasoline-powered tools.



The TriVac's unique compact, lightweight design makes it more versatile and easier to handle than other blowers. View larger.


Change from blow to vac with a flip of the switch. View larger.


The angled nose makes it easy to clear low areas and to reach under decks and furniture. View larger.
Comfortable Design Makes For Light Work
ErgoSum Design Technology allows you to hold the TriVac with a natural, comfortable grip, and its light weight of just 8.4 pounds and wrap-around soft grip mean you can operate it with one arm. The compact size also makes it easy to store, and there are no extra tubes to lug around when taking care of your grounds.

Environmentally Friendly, Efficient Electric Motor
Because it runs on a 12 Amp electric motor, the TriVac makes a much more environmentally friendly choice than its gasoline-powered counterparts. The electric motor runs at about 70 decibels, significantly reducing noise pollution, and it has none of the emissions associated with gas-powered engines. The electric power still packs a punch: when used as a blower, the TriVac's air speed of 210 mph is strong enough to clear away wet leaves and other heavy debris. The adjustable air regulator allows you to reduce air flow when working around delicate plants and preventing dust ups. Flip the switch to vacuum mode, and turn mounds of dry leaves into mulch in minutes, perfect for compost piles or ground cover. The TriVac's 10 to 1 mulch ratio makes easy work of large jobs.

Innovative, Durable Design
The TriVac's innovative angled tube makes it easy to clear debris under cars, furniture, and equipment in your yard or garage. The collector bag empties quickly thanks to a quick-connect coupler, and it's constructed of breathable nylon fabric to keep the air flowing freely. Cleaning the TriVac is simple; just push a button to open the impeller housing to free any clogs. Its sturdy ABS plastic construction means you can put the TriVac through the rigors of everyday use for many seasons to come.

The WORX TriVac All-in-One Compact Blower/Mulcher/Vac is covered by a full two-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Worx 12 amp TriVac and one collection bag.

Specifications:


Rated voltage: 120 V--60 HzRated Power: 12 AmpBlow Speed: 210 mphVacuum Capacity: 350 cfm
Bag Capacity: 1.5 BushelsMulch Ratio: 10:1Machine Weight: 8.4 lbsWarranty: 2-Year Full



Customer Review: bag broke after usihg 2 times/very poor customer service
After the second use the zipper on the bag broke. Contacting customer service has been a nightmare. They don't answer the phone and a machine asks you to leave a call back number, which they say they will return in 24-48 hours, never happened. Finally after 2 weeks I finally got a hold of someone. They would not provide me with a phone # that was not a 1-800 number or physical address for their company or let me talk to a supervisor (said they were all busy on other phone calls. They did consent to replace the bag, but I am not sure this is a good idea if their customer service stinks. Seriously considering returning the whole unit.
Customer Review: much better units out there
this product is a cool idea...a leaf blower that turns vacuum w/the flip of a switch. Problem is, it doesn't do it nearly as well as it could or should. First, the impeller is plastic. One errant rock or hard piece of bark sucked up in the vacuum, and expect your blades to chip. Mine chipped on the first use. Next, the bag is problematic. It's easy to click into place, but very difficult to dislodge. Mine just would not budge at all. No amount of force, or coaxing or balance could get the bag off. I have read other people have had the same problem. Finally, the design. The end of the unit is angled up. Which seems like a good idea until you use it. Because the motor is the heaviest feature, the unit naturally wants to tip backward in your hand--the opposite direction of the angle on the nozzle. It just means your hand/forearm gets tired a lot quicker. the power of the blower/vac is pretty decent. But that's about all I can say for this gadget. For the money, I expected better. A lot better. I sent this back, and bought a Toro Ultra for $20 less. It doesn't have that "one touch" toggling between blower and vac, but it does have a metal impeller, is simple to assemble and use, weighs less, mulches great, has variable speed and doesn't have nearly the "hang ups" that this unit has.


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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Airsled Appliance Mover 600 Lb. without Vacuum Blower

2 Aluminum Air Beams wrapped with heavy fabric, 9? width x 36? length x 1/8? thick;1.75 peak hp without vacuum conversion
Customer Review: Wow!
Forget about moving a refrig or freezer or washer/dryer with anything but this! It's magic: effortless, easy-to-use!
Customer Review: Fantastic for moving heavy objects
I was able to move a refrigerator (31dx36wx71h)alone, without risking either my back or my brand new hardwood floors. The Airsled moved the refrigerator over the cardboard pad, across 1" pile carpeting, across the brand new flooring, and into the cabinet space made for the refrigerator in five minutes; a distance of 20'~! Fantastic.


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Weed Eater WEB160 7.5 Amp 160 MPH Electric Blower

The Weed Eater 7.5 Amp electric blower is ideal to clean sidewalks and driveways after cutting the grass, and is perfect for cleaning out the garage. It's compact and light weight size at 4.5 pounds help deliver power as well as ease of use.
Customer Review: power at a great price
I was looking for an elecrtric blower that did not cost an arm and a leg. What I got was a blower that exceeded my expectations and was priced right. I use it to clear my deck of leaves, acorns, and small tree branches. It dose the job in minutes with more power than I sometimes need. If I had an issue with is product it would be that it dose not have a power cord.
Customer Review: Very good for small jobs
The product works as advertised. It is very light weight but can get small jobs done well.


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Friday, August 21, 2009

Factory Reconditioned Homelite 26cc Gas Powered MightyLite Blower (Non-CARB Compliant) #ZR08520

Homelite MightyLite Gas Blower with powerful 26cc engine. New Rotochoke Zip Start design for quicker, easier starting. Ergo design for easy left or right hand operation. Quieter operation at low decible level.
Customer Review: Blows great when it works
Like all Homelite/Ryobi power equipment, it works well for a while. Every piece of Homelite power equipment I owned developed carb. or other fuel delivery problems, became hard to start, or had parts break off or fail. Weedeater brand is the best alternative if you want to go cheap. Or just buy an Echo for much more $$$ and problem solved.
Customer Review: Great value for the Money$$$$
For the price, this unit handles blowing the leaves off of the deck very well.


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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Black & Decker LH4500 12 Amp 2-Speed Electric Leaf Hog Blower / Vacuum With Leaf Bag

The Black & Decker Leaf Hog Electric Blower/Vacuum adds versatility and power to your tool collection. As a blower, the Leaf Hog can generate up to 240-mph air speed to clear matted leaves or sweep hard surfaces. Switch to the vacuum function, and the mulching mechanism devours and deposits up to 16 bags' worth of debris into the included rear bag.


The mulching mechanism can reduce debris that would have filled 16 bags enough that it fits in the single rear bag. View larger.
Clears All Types of Debris
Sweep your patio, workshop, or walkway clean, or use the 240-mph air speed to make quick work of wet, matted leaves in your yard. The Leaf Hog has a dual-speed switch to decrease air flow when you're working around delicate flower beds, patio furniture, or automobiles in your garage.

Gather and Mulch Leaves and Trimmings
The Leaf Hog converts easily to a 385 CFM lawn vacuum when you want to collect loose leaves, twigs, and grass clippings. The internal mulching mechanism grinds everything down, compressing as much as 16 bags of debris down to one. The included bag detaches easily to empty your mulch in flower beds, gardens, or compost piles.

Lightweight for Comfortable, All-Day Use
An included shoulder strap adds extra support when you're using the Leaf Hog. Weighing in at just 8.1 pounds makes the blower/vacuum light enough for anyone to use for extended periods.

Low Noise Levels from the Environmentally Friendly Motor
Power comes from a 12 Amp motor than runs on electricity--no need to mix oil and gasoline when you're ready to work. The electric motor greatly reduces the roar that's common with gasoline blowers to protect your hearing and reducing noise pollution.

The Electric Leaf Hog Blower/Vacuum is covered by a two-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Leaf Hog Electric Blower/Vacuum, tube with LeafBlaster nozzle, vacuum attachment with tube, leaf bag with zipper, adjustable shoulder strap, air concentrator


A powerful motor and intuitive, ergonomic features make this lightweight blower/vac easy for anyone to use.


Customer Review: As a blower it's good, as a vaccuum it SUCKS
I bought it as a vaccuum to reach into the tight spaces i couldn't get to with a rake or blower. It simply does not work. The intake tube constantly clogs. Even if the leaves are totally dry it sucks them up so slow that it just seems like a waste of time. And on the rare occassion when it does work the bag fills up in 2 seconds. The thing is heavy too!! I only use it as a blower now. It's an ok blower.
Customer Review: Great product
The price was great and the product lived up to its advertising. Thanks to everyone who rated this product. You're opinions helped me make a good decision.


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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Earthwise BVM20010 10 Amp 2-Speed Electric Blower/Vac/Mulcher

Earthwise 3 in 1 Blower, Vac and Mulch. 2 speed of 140 mph and 225 mph air speed. 10 amp, 1.5 bushel capacity. 26-Inch snap on blower tube and 35-Inch snap on vacuum tube.
Customer Review: Good for what is intended
So far so good on this blower. Bought at a time when there were no reviews at all, I have now had it for about 1 month. I have used it a couple times on a weekly basis for blowing the lawnmower and carport off. The blower works as advertised and has a lot of power with both speeds. The vacuum/mulcher works fine, but haven't used it that much. The blower is very light weight which is nice. The only thing that I see as a drawback that I don't like (but haven't had an issue with) is that the plug for the blower is on the front casing instead of the back of the casing, so basically the cord has to wrap around the front of the blower to function. All in all, a great blower at an absolute GREAT price.
Customer Review: good product....great price
THIS BLOWER/ VAC IS LIGHTWEIGHT,POWERFUL,AND EASY TO HANDLE.THE ONLY NEG ABOUT THIS ITEM IS THE POWER CORD RETAINING BAR.I'M PROBABLY NOT DOING SOMETHING RIGHT , BUT I JUST CAN'T GET THE CORD TO STAY IN PLACE ON THE UNIT. ALL IN ALL ,A VERY GOOD PRODUCT THAT WORKS BETTER THAN EXPECTED FOR SUCH A BARGAIN PRICE.


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Monday, August 10, 2009

Black & Decker BV4000 Leaf Hog 12-AMP Electric Blower/Vacuum

Keep your front yard and driveway free of clutter and debris with this powerful and efficient three-in-one product from Black & Decker. The BV40002 functions as a blower, vacuum, and mulcher, so you can collect and condense 10 bags of yard waste into just one bag. Performing at a speed of 230 MPH, the blower works quickly and easily to clear pathways and lawns. The high-performance vacuum features a Vortex system that resists clogs and easily pulls in grass clippings, leaves, and pine needles. It's also a snap to transition from the blower to the vacuum, thanks to straightforward push button operation. For added convenience, the BV40002 boasts truly quiet operation (its maximum rate is only 66 decibels), and comes with a 2-year warranty. Additionally, the bag is easy to empty, so you can get back to work in no time.
Customer Review: faulty product
I too had sparks flying out after a few minutes of use. Afterwards it stopped working. Very disappointed because I have an older version of it and never had such problems. I returned it and went with the Toro model. No problems yet.
Customer Review: Black & Decker Blower/Vac
Great product. I have one already and bought this one for my brother for his birthday.


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