Electric Plug In Blower for Deck......

TheTimeTraveler · 07-25-2023, 07:10 PM

I have a nice deck which I am tired of sweeping off every day, so I thought I would make the investment and purchase a plug in hand held blower to make my life easier.

I don't want a battery pack operated blower, and I don't want a gasoline operated blower. That said, does anyone have a brand or model that they would recommend for ease of use, reliability and bullet proof ?

Any input or advice is appreciated. Thank you.

John Mercier · 07-25-2023, 07:42 PM

Toro or Black & Decker.
Both make very reliable leaf blowers.
If you intend to vac & mulch... I believe one of the Toro models has the metal impeller necessary to handle that with greater durability.

fatlazyless · 07-26-2023, 04:01 AM

Plymouth NH has two super-big thrift stores, the ReStore on Tenney Mtn Hgwy close to Walmart, and Ladders on south Main St, and there's a strong chance either one could have a 110-v corded-leaf blower for about 5-10 dollars that was donated by someone who upgraded to an expensive lithium battery leaf blower.

Both stores are fun places to window shop for half an hour just to look at all their different donated items, or you can get a Hyper Tough corded blower at Walmart.

FlyingScot · 07-26-2023, 07:38 AM

I would not eliminate batteries from consideration unless you're certain you will not want them elsewhere. My son has had great success with DeWalt and the Ego ones get strong reviews. Key is to pick a family of tools that you like so that you share the batteries across them. I love that they are so quiet

tis · 07-26-2023, 10:25 AM

I wouldn't eliminate battery operated either. I never use the corded one any more. So easy to pick up the battery blower.

Biggd · 07-26-2023, 10:27 AM

The key is the CFM, cubic feet per minute. You want the most powerful one you can get in the smallest package!

The Real BigGuy · 07-26-2023, 11:42 AM

Friend gave me a Ryobi plug in. Near as powerful as my gas backpack but it is quieter and easier to maneuver

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codeman671 · 07-26-2023, 01:22 PM

Curious as to why you wouldn't consider a battery powered?

I have a Husqvarna 40v handheld and a Milwaukee 18v handheld. Both certainly do the job well.

TiltonBB · 07-26-2023, 01:41 PM

I have a battery leaf blower and a battery weed wacker. Both are great and the weed wacker is better than the gas ones I have had for years.

I just returned from Lowes with a battery lawnmower. The first cut will be Saturday. We shall see............

TheTimeTraveler · 07-26-2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Curious as to why you wouldn't consider a battery powered?

I have a Husqvarna 40v handheld and a Milwaukee 18v handheld. Both certainly do the job well.

Since it is only for one dedicated location all I would need to do is plug it in and do my thing. A cord to me is not an issue (I recognize it would be a problem for some users).

If I have a battery pack I would need to always charge the battery, and eventually likely have to replace it at some point. A gasoline version is much heavier and I don't want to have to pull a cord to try and start it (which may or may not start). Hence a corded version works best in my situation.....

Thanks to all for the suggestions put forth so far by all.

07-25-2023, 07:10 PM	#1
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 930 Thanks: 296 Thanked 299 Times in 185 Posts	Electric Plug In Blower for Deck...... I have a nice deck which I am tired of sweeping off every day, so I thought I would make the investment and purchase a plug in hand held blower to make my life easier. I don't want a battery pack operated blower, and I don't want a gasoline operated blower. That said, does anyone have a brand or model that they would recommend for ease of use, reliability and bullet proof ? Any input or advice is appreciated. Thank you.

07-26-2023, 04:01 AM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,935 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 307 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	Plymouth NH has two super-big thrift stores, the ReStore on Tenney Mtn Hgwy close to Walmart, and Ladders on south Main St, and there's a strong chance either one could have a 110-v corded-leaf blower for about 5-10 dollars that was donated by someone who upgraded to an expensive lithium battery leaf blower. Both stores are fun places to window shop for half an hour just to look at all their different donated items, or you can get a Hyper Tough corded blower at Walmart. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

07-25-2023, 07:42 PM	#2
John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,565 Thanks: 3 Thanked 635 Times in 522 Posts	Toro or Black & Decker. Both make very reliable leaf blowers. If you intend to vac & mulch... I believe one of the Toro models has the metal impeller necessary to handle that with greater durability.

07-26-2023, 07:38 AM	#4
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 1,358 Thanked 1,050 Times in 652 Posts	I would not eliminate batteries from consideration unless you're certain you will not want them elsewhere. My son has had great success with DeWalt and the Ego ones get strong reviews. Key is to pick a family of tools that you like so that you share the batteries across them. I love that they are so quiet

07-26-2023, 10:25 AM	#5
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,841 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	I wouldn't eliminate battery operated either. I never use the corded one any more. So easy to pick up the battery blower.

07-26-2023, 10:27 AM	#6
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,267 Thanks: 2,315 Thanked 1,230 Times in 788 Posts	The key is the CFM, cubic feet per minute. You want the most powerful one you can get in the smallest package!

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07-26-2023, 11:42 AM	#7
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Friend gave me a Ryobi plug in. Near as powerful as my gas backpack but it is quieter and easier to maneuver Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-26-2023, 01:22 PM	#8
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,552 Thanks: 222 Thanked 836 Times in 505 Posts	Curious as to why you wouldn't consider a battery powered? I have a Husqvarna 40v handheld and a Milwaukee 18v handheld. Both certainly do the job well.

07-26-2023, 01:41 PM	#9
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,063 Thanks: 726 Thanked 2,236 Times in 956 Posts	I have a battery leaf blower and a battery weed wacker. Both are great and the weed wacker is better than the gas ones I have had for years. I just returned from Lowes with a battery lawnmower. The first cut will be Saturday. We shall see............