Strimmer Cutting Head Alternatives?

JimmyChanga

Having seen another query about strimmers, I was reminded of my own issue.

Tired of constantly servicing the bump feed heads on the ones I have, I'm looking for alternatives. Have seen ones where you just click on two plastic strips externally. Even some blade system which looks dangerous and has very a fake looking review on Amazon.

I use decent quality line but wrapping around the bump feed assembly is a faff and it rarely flows out freely even when the bump is pushed.
The machine I use at the moment is a Titan petrol strimmer.

Can anyone recommend decent alternatives or best stuck to bump feed lines?

noclaf

Jimmy hope you don't mind but can I ask how you have found the performance and reliability of the titan? I am looking at potential new strimmer options and pricing is v reasonable on these but I know some can be rotten eggs. Titan and Einhell both well priced but accept they aren't Makita/Honda etc
There is a 900w electric B&D on Amazon and wondering if that might have enough clout for long grass and be less hassle in the long run too Vs petrol.

JimmyChanga

Jimmy hope you don't mind but can I ask how you have found the performance and reliability of the titan?

I've had no problems with it other than the bump feed issue. Einhell is likely manufactured by the same company.

I'm going to quit petrol altogether and look for battery powered garden tools next. With the higher voltage packs they now seem to be more than a gimmick. Save messing with petrol etc. And the exhaust fumes.

noclaf

JimmyChanga wrote: »

I've had no problems with it other than the bump feed issue. Einhell is likely manufactured by the same company.

I'm going to quit petrol altogether and look for battery powered garden tools next. With the higher voltage packs they now seem to be more than a gimmick. Save messing with petrol etc. And the exhaust fumes.

Thanks ....am thinking along similar lines..too much maintenance needed for petrols and I'm now paying the price for not caring for my Stihl strimmer..high power electrics/battery powered.easier.