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Stihl blowers failing
I've had a definite increase in machinery failing, and lately I've had a rash of BG86 blowers failing due to carburettor wear- something I've never come across before. Has anyone else had issues like this? What hand-held blowers would people recommend? Is anyone using battery blowers, or is the run-time still too short?TIATim
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Making tax digital
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will have to file a tax return digitally, not paper! on approved software EVERY 3 months. Your financial year HAS to be the same as tax year otherwise you may pay tax twice on the overlapping end of year quarter, which yes you will get back eventually!…
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Dedicated Garden Waste Collection/Garden Clearance Business
Hi all,A few quick questions for anyone running garden waste or clearance work:What vehicle setup works best for fast, one-person jobs?Do private firms use their own green waste bins, and how do you manage them?How do you deal with overfilled dumpy bags?What’s the quickest way to load loose green waste?Any tips for staying within payload limits?Are regular rounds better than one-off clearances?Any must-have tools or setup mistakes to avoid? thanks!
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Robot mowers and rabbits
Ideas please..The garden I look after is mown by a couple of large very heavy robot mowers - they are generally my friends - they remove the bore of cutting the lawns which used to take 2 full days a fortnight with a large ride on and smaller mowers/strimmers around the edges. The robots have a weakness though, the garden has rabbits - over the years the rabbits have dug under the 8' cob walls that run round the entire garden, which is surrounded by countryside and fields - which are also full…
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White Deicing Salt – Winter Safety Update
As winter conditions set in, White Deicing Salt is being deployed to keep roads, car parks, and pathways safe across communities. Known for its fast action, it quickly melts ice and snow, reducing slip hazards and ensuring safer movement. Unlike traditional brown salt, White Deicing Salt leaves a cleaner finish, making it particularly suitable for car parks and commercial sites.Its versatility means it is effective for homes, businesses, and councils preparing for winter weather. With supplies…
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Chainsaw trad carb or plug in?
We run a few saws Husqvarna and Stihl, all Stihl pro saws are now plug in at dealers to sort issues of which we have one and it's a pain as you can't mess with the carb. Husqvarna have "auto tune" which is also plug in. Now looking for a large felling saw and am favouring Echo 7310 sx as it has trad carb but their largest saw at 70 cc is not up there the Stihl MS500i or Husqvarna 592 xp which are slightly more powerful. Looking to run a 25 inch bar as a minimum which the Stihl will take or can…
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Radio ear defenders
Hi all, following on from the previous discussion on lack of enthusiasium at this time of the year, there wa a mention of listening to music or podcasts etc. Of course to do this we will need some decent ear defenders. I have just had a quick look to see what is about but it looks a bit of a minefield, with varing prices of course. Can anyone tell me what defenders they use Dab+, bluetooth etc. Brand & supplier would be great as well. Tia Neil
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crushed limestone.
Hi there,I have just been offered crushed limestone instead of MOT type one granite. Is this OK to use on a blockpaving driveway as the subbase? Itll be very grumbly I guess, but was told that our county council use it.thankyou!
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