The "I Didn't Comment in Another Thread" Thread

[prabe]

At least you have some sense. Half my neighbors will mow during a thunderstorm

I have a rechargeable battery powered mower. Doing that seems ... quixotic. More quixotic than commenting in that thread, even.

 

[payn]

I have a rechargeable battery powered mower. Doing that seems ... quixotic. More quixotic than commenting in that thread, even.

Yeap, didn't think about E-mowers. I was thinking about the grass being weighed down and not cutting well and working on the blade's edge. Doesnt seem to stop folks tho.

 

[prabe]

Yeap, didn't think about E-mowers. I was thinking about the grass being weighed down and not cutting well and working on the blade's edge. Doesnt seem to stop folks tho.

Quixotic enough to use an E-mower in a rainstorm? No. Quixotic enough to buy an E-car while the charger is backordered ... yeaaaah.

 

[dragoner]

I tried the electric mower route, and found it could only do half the job at a time; so after a few years with it, I switched back to gas.

 

[Cadence]

Our yard is pretty small... with spotty grass and stairs separating the three levels. I use one of these.




I can't see using it in a storm.

 

[RealAlHazred]

i coulda gone out and mowed the lawn before the rain but now i had to say something

dammit

Oooh, an opportunity to repost the Most German Photo Ever Taken!

"Look, the levee might or might not rupture and flood the neighborhood. But if it doesn't, the lawn still needs to be mowed, dammit!"

 

[prabe]

I tried the electric mower route, and found it could only do half the job at a time; so after a few years with it, I switched back to gas.

Our lawn isn't huge, and we bought a mower with a large battery; we (I) can mow and trim the lawn on one charge.

 

[payn]

Our lawn isn't huge, and we bought a mower with a large battery; we (I) can mow and trim the lawn on one charge.

I had an old gas mower. Was getting real tired of playing around with it. I was leaning towards electric cause I like the idea of being better for the environment. My cheapness and desire to tinker with things got the better of me though and went with another gas mower. Its hard to compete when I can keep a gas mower going for so much longer than an electric one. Those batteries are not cheap!

 

[prabe]

I had an old gas mower. Was getting real tired of playing around with it. I was leaning towards electric cause I like the idea of being better for the environment. My cheapness and desire to tinker with things got the better of me though and went with another gas mower. Its hard to compete when I can keep a gas mower going for so much longer than an electric one. Those batteries are not cheap!

I guess not having any mower when we moved to a place with a lawn put us in the advantage of not having a status quo in this regard. We've had it ... like three years. No, replacing the battery won't be cheap--if it's even possible.

Honestly, I think the biggest factor was that we (or at least my wife) preferred to have a battery and charger than gasoline sitting around in the garage. And the fact rooftop solar panels were always in the plan (and have now been installed) makes it arguably an even greener choice.

Of course, our choice shouldn't be taken to reflect on yours, or anyone else's.

 

[payn]

I guess not having any mower when we moved to a place with a lawn put us in the advantage of not having a status quo in this regard. We've had it ... like three years. No, replacing the battery won't be cheap--if it's even possible.

Honestly, I think the biggest factor was that we (or at least my wife) preferred to have a battery and charger than gasoline sitting around in the garage. And the fact rooftop solar panels were always in the plan (and have now been installed) makes it arguably an even greener choice.

Of course, our choice shouldn't be taken to reflect on yours, or anyone else's.

Love it. I did get a hedge clipper that uses a battery as a house warming gift. I also bought a pole saw that can use the same battery. It's very versatile being able to swap and go. Strongly considering getting a weed whip to use the same battery since my gas one needs an oil mixture. My gas whip is perfect never had a better one but mixing gas just for it has become a PITA.

I only went gas mower because I my last one was 25 years old and still going but needed constant tinkering. I don't mind some tinker, but it was too much. The electric ones are 7-14 years usually of life span if you buy new batteries. With versatility and convivence its likely better for most people (and our environment). Though, like I said im cheap and like to (occasionally tinker).