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I received my second Gator cover replacement under warranty. ??
Thank heavens! Something besides a discussion on colonoscopy.
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I call them rotor rooters! Lol now we scared away all the yuts
 
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I like a cheap plastic shovel with a straight handle. I tried the bent handle ones but found it aggravated my herniated and degenerated discs more than a straight one. I also like a flat aluminum shovel for busting up icy spots. A cheapo plastic shovel (with wood handle) lats a few seasons and the plastic blade will start to ear down.

Of course, now that I'm a @AzScorpion graphene & damper fancy boy, I did just buy an electric Toro E24:

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Electric snowblower is a "never again" purchase for me. $300 wasted (i bought the type that uses the same battery as my lawnmower - i've got a tiny lot).
 

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Electric snowblower is a "never again" purchase for me. $300 wasted (i bought the type that uses the same battery as my lawnmower - i've got a tiny lot).
Due to throwing capacity or ease of use?

I have a pain in the butt corded one I use for my 1000 sq ft deck and have been thinking of switching to battery. My neighbor has one that seems to throw pretty good and last quite a while on a charge.
 


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Due to throwing capacity or ease of use?

I have a pain in the butt corded one I use for my 1000 sq ft deck and have been thinking of switching to battery. My neighbor has one that seems to throw pretty good and last quite a while on a charge.
not throwing capacity, but just capabilities. If it's over 3-4" it bogs down/stalls. Mine is only 40v, so perhaps some systems are better in that regard, but you end up having to split/angle the thrower up on deeper snow, and doing two passes. It's more work than shoveling.

I had a cheap corded one that had more power, which makes sense i suppose.
 

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not throwing capacity, but just capabilities. If it's over 3-4" it bogs down/stalls. Mine is only 40v, so perhaps some systems are better in that regard, but you end up having to split/angle the thrower up on deeper snow, and doing two passes. It's more work than shoveling.
Thanks for the input, my corded one has the same problem so I usually bring my Ariens through the house to blow the deck.
 

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Thanks for the input, my corded one has the same problem so I usually bring my Ariens through the house to blow the deck.
I bet that’s met with applause. ;)
 

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Thanks for the input, my corded one has the same problem so I usually bring my Ariens through the house to blow the deck.
Ariens ROCKS! I have a small single stage machine that I use much of the time. The rubber paddles clean the driveway incredibly well. When things get serious I fire up the 28" Ariens SHO. That thing will chuck snow 60 ft away.
 

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Thanks for the input, my corded one has the same problem so I usually bring my Ariens through the house to blow the deck.
I had to Google that to be sure...

Tracked snowblowers?!?!

And wheeled ones. But the tracked 9nes look the bestest.
 

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Electric snowblower is a "never again" purchase for me. $300 wasted (i bought the type that uses the same battery as my lawnmower - i've got a tiny lot).
I'm worried about that too and will only know after this winter.

I have an Ego mower, blower, string trimmer, and hedge trimmer. They work well but I've already had one small battery fail after 4 years.

But I now know to store them inside at about 50%, so I hope they last at least 6 or 7 years. At $350 for the Toro batteries, they better last.
 

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not throwing capacity, but just capabilities. If it's over 3-4" it bogs down/stalls. Mine is only 40v, so perhaps some systems are better in that regard, but you end up having to split/angle the thrower up on deeper snow, and doing two passes. It's more work than shoveling.

I had a cheap corded one that had more power, which makes sense i suppose.
I've got a corded Toro snow shovel that does a good job on 3-4 inches. I've done 12 inches but you have to pick it up and do it in layers, which is a back and shoulder killer.
 

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I have been looking for a better solution for carrying water during day trips and for the upcoming camping season. No doubt the Rotopax kept popping up. I just cannot justify that price - with the “overland tax”. Then I stumbled upon the Dometic Go water/hydration system. That sure seems expensive for what it is. Ended up with the tried and true Scepter water container. 2x 20L, and 1x 10L.

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