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Old 06-18-04, 03:23   #1 (permalink)
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Rechargable leaf blower?

So, every day I have to park under a tree that is constantly dropping debris on my car. This tree really sucks, it seems to drop twigs, stems, leaves, seed casings or flowers almost every day of the year. Anyway, I digress...

I was thinking about getting a rechargable leaf blower to blow the debris off of the car. There's no outside outlet for a corded blower and I can't have gas in the apartment.

The question is if the rechargable blower is strong enough to do the job? I'm looking at a Black & Decker "electric broom" rated at 120mph, while the gas blowers are rated over 200 mph. Also, my car usually has a cover on it and the ads recommend using the blower on a smooth surface. Does cloth qualify as smooth?

If the rechargable blower is also strong enough for drying that would be a real plus..

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Old 06-18-04, 04:18   #2 (permalink)
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I have had the black and decker 7.2 volt for several years, use it camping in my trailer, around the pool, garage floor, there discontinued now but I don't think it is strong enough to do what you want to do with it.

I bought the 18 volt cordless broon a few months ago and it really works well, I think its 120 mph, haven't dried the car with it but blow the water out of the pickup bed after I wash it.and it does a pretty good job.

Mine came with two batteries and you need two so you have something to use if one is in the charger.

I think by smooth service they mean not a flower bed or lawn, its not strong enough for that.

I get about 10 minutes on a charge.

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