I have 'city guy' questions (Page 2/2)
theogre MAR 15, 05:58 PM
The 1 and 2 wheel Edgers above work as shown is Ace video...
If you buy them, 2 wheels prevent twisting of the head.

Works Well? Maybe for some users. Not at all for anyone that has more edging then a few yards.

Maybe better near pools but I hate them for any other use...
Even with gloves, your hands get a beating and blister soon.
Even before that often hate them fast as get easily jammed w/ roots, rocks, etc. Like Ace Video showing overgrowth will kill your arms and hands. Is often why you find them in "Brand New" condition sold at flea markets etc.

You can get battery powered edgers or trimmer/edger at different levels from Ryobi and many others that work better for small yards etc. Many go on sale often so you get battery, charger, and tool(s) for less $. But if a "kit" only has 2a/hr battery, the battery may not last w/ edgers etc that drain the battery completely and fast.

18/20v battery Can reduce crap getting thrown because less power to start with.
Edger/trimmer Can modify them in several ways to nearly stop the string thrown crap and string pieces. (String can break or loose small pieces for auto feed units.)
Edger only units have better guards maybe better. Example: https://www.ryobitools.com/.../details/46396014870

Example: I have Ryobi P2080 trimmer/edger and most set in edger mode. Has a wheel to make edging easier. vs others just flip the head to edge and you must aim the tool 100% all the time. Can use .065 and .080 trimmer line. Does throw some crap with both line sizes but Not like most Gas or 120vac edgers.

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maryjane MAR 16, 08:31 AM
Well, after reading all this, I think I'll just try to make a shroud for my weedeater to keep debris from flying up on the pool apron and into the water.. Thanks!!

Next..
Do these things save ya any $$ on electric bills? I had one, a spring broke in it not long after we maved in and I replaced it yesterday. A pain in the ass because of where it was located.......... kinda behind the water heater. Water heater is in the garage, which in Central Tx stays pretty dang hot much of the year and (almost) always much above freezing in winter. We use a lot of water, but not a lot of hot water. Just the 2 of us.


theogre MAR 16, 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by maryjane:
Do these things save ya any $$ on electric bills? I had one, a spring broke in it not long after we maved in and I replaced it yesterday. A pain in the ass because of where it was located.......... kinda behind the water heater. Water heater is in the garage, which in Central Tx stays pretty dang hot much of the year and (almost) always much above freezing in winter. We use a lot of water, but not a lot of hot water. Just the 2 of us.

Depends on Billing Method use by Power Co.

Most homes and small business in the US pays same electric rate all the time. So Timers don't save you and eats some power doing nothing.
Some have "On Demand" billing that cost different rates during day and night. If true for you, Timers on Water Heater and some other things can save a lot.

For On Demand billing...
"Old"/"dumb" meters had 2 sets of arrows to count electric use and clock to switch between them. Big Problem was the clock is often way off because of power outage and most customers have no clue and get billed at wrong rate vs Real Time.
New "Smart Meter" can use Demand Billing but is not easy by looking at most of them. So most times now You have to go online and look at billing plan and usage at each rate.

Don't confuse with Power Co Remote Switches (Switch outside near the units or inside as "Smart Thermostats" provided by Power Co and others.) for HVAC systems like Central AC/Heatpump for home. This only saves the Power Co and maybe give some discounts to you for giving Power Co final say when/if AC turns on at given time like "Power Emergencies" in CA and other states don't have enough power now cause by "green issues." These can shut off at any time and w/o warning.

Note: Many people "get" power from X co but actually distributed by same Big Power Co or City. If true, read the bill very carefully. X maybe On Demand or not while BPC or city is on the other method.

That this is "standard" electric billing... If involve Solar Panels etc. then billing is often more complicated. IOW Power In maybe OD or Not then Power to Grid plus leasing and other contracts w/ Solar Co make paying you more complicated bill and may need to get info from more companies.

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MidEngineManiac MAR 16, 10:33 AM
Could solve both issues at once and just get a goat or 2...labor-free edge trimming and warm liquid production all in one mobile unit !
Jake_Dragon MAR 16, 12:21 PM
hot water heater timers are a good idea as long as it under your control.
One year Florida power started a program, they turned off our water heaters during "peak" times. I worked hard all day and came home very dirty, only to find out there was no hot water due to the new schedule.
cliffw MAR 16, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:
Well, after reading all this, I think I'll just try to make a shroud for my weed eater to keep debris from flying up on the pool apron and into the water.. Thanks!!



Don't bother.

Edging does not need to be every week. When the wind is out of the east, Edge the west side. You know that planes take off into the prevailing wind.

I had one, or two, of those hand jobs. Flat tines, no sharpened edge. It will get the job done but, you usually have to push and then pull rearward.
Patrick MAR 16, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by cliffw:

It will get the job done but, you usually have to push and then pull rearward.



For sure. It's two feet forward, one foot back... two feet forward, one foot back... two feet forward, one foot back... over and over and over again. I really hated using that thing, especially as a skinny kid with no appreciable weight behind me.
maryjane MAR 17, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by cliffw:
I had one, or two, of those hand jobs. .



Only 1 or 2??
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