Well, my electric blower that is 12 years old is finally dying. Does anyone
have experience with gas ones or should I stay with electric? Any
recommendations?

Thanks!!

I bought a Ryobi 2 cycle gas blower 3 years ago and I would recommend it.
I use different attachements for edging and hedge trimming.


"Joe V" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Well, my electric blower that is 12 years old is finally dying. Does
anyone
have experience with gas ones or should I stay with electric? Any
recommendations?

Thanks!!

Electric vs. gas-powered? Hmmmmm........

Electric blowers are great (except for the long cord) and they provide a
consistent air speed. They're great for the low (but not very quiet) noise
level when operating and will last a long time. They're also light-weight
and easily handled when used properly, and are easy on the wallet.

Gas-powered blowers are (some) variable speed but very noisy and should last
many years when properly maintained. They're usually priced more than
electric ones.

If you have a small area to maintain, then go with the electric one; large
area (+1 acre), go with a gas-powered model.
"Joe V" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Well, my electric blower that is 12 years old is finally dying. Does
anyone
have experience with gas ones or should I stay with electric? Any
recommendations?

Thanks!!

Highly recommend Ryobi .. . but I understand MTD has bought up the
U.S. versions. Caveat emptor.


evolutionman 2004 wrote in message
k.net...
Electric vs. gas-powered? Hmmmmm........

Electric blowers are great (except for the long cord) and they provide a
consistent air speed. They're great for the low (but not very quiet)
noise
level when operating and will last a long time. They're also light-weight
and easily handled when used properly, and are easy on the wallet.

Gas-powered blowers are (some) variable speed but very noisy and should
last
many years when properly maintained. They're usually priced more than
electric ones.

If you have a small area to maintain, then go with the electric one; large
area (+1 acre), go with a gas-powered model.
"Joe V" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Well, my electric blower that is 12 years old is finally dying. Does
anyone
have experience with gas ones or should I stay with electric? Any
recommendations?

Thanks!!

Definitely gas.
For a handheld blower, I would recommend Stihl.
We have the Stihl BG 85 C, and love it
Here's a link:
http://www.stihlusa.com/blowers/BG85C.html


"Joe V" wrote in message
hlink.net...
Well, my electric blower that is 12 years old is finally dying. Does
anyone
have experience with gas ones or should I stay with electric? Any
recommendations?

Thanks!!