Trimmers/Weed Whackers/Whatever you call 'em

BrandNewDay

We need a trimmer - one of those things that will get the weeds that grow in places the lawnmower can't go. Anybody have any specific recommendations or warnings? In the past, I've always had the kind that cuts with nylon line. Are those standard?

Lord_Gardener

A 'strimmer' is what you want. They come in both electric and petrol types. If you have a lot to cut, I'd go for the petrol variety, otherwise the electric will do. They both use nylon line which suits most purposes. Remember goggles and gloves and RCD (for electric type - in case you short out motor/cut cable!). If you want the petrol type check out your local DIY/garden centre for deals!

BrandNewDay

Thanks!
So, do the electric strimmers use a battery or a power cord?

and, are there any specific brands you'd recommend or warn against?

needaspirin

Wife bought the 2 cheapest from Argos. Took em back the next day. Spent more time re-feeding snapped cord that cutting weeds. They were both double corded type. Couldn't recommend em to anyone.

middleman_2

Which ones from Argos did you buy? My mum has asked for a Black and Decker one for Christmas. Was it one of those? Can anyone recommend a (reasonably priced) one from Black and Decker? Thanks

will-he-payitoff

Just come across this thread, did you get a strimmer and is it any good. I bought a B & D reflex last year and as other posts spent more time replacing line than using it. Tried it for first time this year and its even worse, the mechanism that releases the line has smashed to pieces. Can anybody recommend do I a, repace the broken part. b, bin it and buy another type is so which or c, buy a pair of shears. Thanks

BobProperty

Lord_Gardener wrote: »

.....Remember goggles and gloves.....

Or full face visor if you are strimming anywhere where dogs or cats go to the toilet :eek: (that's the polite version)

Thefunkygibbons

If you have a petrol version, best to spend on a reasonable brand

Stilt are one of the best but the purchase price reflects this

babyangel10

will-he-payitoff wrote: »

Just come across this thread, did you get a strimmer and is it any good. I bought a B & D reflex last year and as other posts spent more time replacing line than using it. Tried it for first time this year and its even worse, the mechanism that releases the line has smashed to pieces. Can anybody recommend do I a, repace the broken part. b, bin it and buy another type is so which or c, buy a pair of shears. Thanks

Hi,

You say you bought it last year - can you not take it back? Even without a receipt you are legally covered for a year (sometimes longer, dependent on the retailer) against faults etc.

It is handy if you have any form of proof of purchase, i.e bank statement if bought by card, or rough idea of date so they can check back on their systems, but you don't have to.

Or perhaps a polite email to the manufacturer?

Where did you buy it from? Plenty of people on here can advise how best to return things to particular retailers if ness.

HTH!

adandem

Like others have said, a waste of time, our plastic line kept snapping too.

will-he-payitoff

Thanks gerty, will have to try and find reciept, think it could have been argos or B&Q