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Old 18-02-2008, 02:02 AM posted to alt.home.repair,rec.gardens,alt.home.lawn.garden
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Default Lawnmower Questions - Gas vs. Electric for Replacing 30 year old too haevy mower.

"jJim McLaughlin" wrote in message
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So, gas or electric?


If you're referring to the type that needs a cord plugged into 120 volts AC,
I'd suggest the following: Put a glass jar into a thick paper bag. Beat the
bag with a hammer until you have bits of glass the size of peas. Put half
the glass in your mouth and the rest in your shoes, and go for a walk.

That's a pretty good analogy for what it'll be like to mow a 90 foot stretch
while trying to manage an extension cord.

Get yourself a Snapper or Honda self-propelled gas mower. You'll find these
at independent lawn equipment shops, not big discount stores.