I just received the 580cfm blower. Let me know if you have any questions. I will be trying it out tomorrow.
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Blue Angel, Champion
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Ken, Champion
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SCDC, Champion
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You are going to utterly love it. Just be aware that the long battery life advertised is for idle speed, the slowest. If you crank it up, you will not only get the job done quickly (blow everything over into neighbors yard), but you will use up that battery really quick. With that expectation you will be amazed.
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What type of RunTime are you guys getting with the blower on high? (only a few Turbo bursts)
What battery are you using? Anyone using the 7.5 AMP?
What battery are you using? Anyone using the 7.5 AMP?
SCDC, Champion
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With my 7.5, on the highest setting i'm lucky to get 20 minutes. But you usually don't need a long time, it gets the job done.
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I use the 575 with the 7.5, and get a little over 25 minutes
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Two questions:
How does it go blowing out dirt and stuff in the house garage?
Is it powerful enough to blow dead grass out of your lawn or patches of dead grass? Stay with me here: I promise I am not being OCD. I have seen on youtube that Pete from GCI Turf uses his commercial grade petrol blower to lift this dead stuff when overseeding/cleaning up his yard. This has seemed like a nice alternative to a corded power rake.
Many thanks!
How does it go blowing out dirt and stuff in the house garage?
Is it powerful enough to blow dead grass out of your lawn or patches of dead grass? Stay with me here: I promise I am not being OCD. I have seen on youtube that Pete from GCI Turf uses his commercial grade petrol blower to lift this dead stuff when overseeding/cleaning up his yard. This has seemed like a nice alternative to a corded power rake.
Many thanks!
Blue Angel, Champion
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I’m sure it will whip up quite a storm in a garage! However, you should make an effort not to have dust feeding back into the blower; the resulting static buildup can cause shocks and potentially short the machine. This would be the case with any blower, I’d think.
I haven’t seen anyone using an Ego blower as a power rake substitute. Not that it can’t be done... anyone used their blower for that?
I haven’t seen anyone using an Ego blower as a power rake substitute. Not that it can’t be done... anyone used their blower for that?
szwoopp, Champion
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No to the power raking, but yes to the garage cleaning. Lowest speed setting on my 530 (not sure if the 580 controls are the same). and short bursts on the power switch gets the job done nicely. Takes a little practice to not create the dust storm that Blue referenced but I can keep all the dust in front of me and only a foot or two off the ground.
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It works great blowing all the hay debris out of the baler's compartments...it is especially nice cleaning up the knotter compartment so you can regrease the knotters...:)
It is also efficient in cleaning out the debris from the grills on the tractors and the fins of radiators...:)
It is also efficient in cleaning out the debris from the grills on the tractors and the fins of radiators...:)
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I'd much rather vac the garage than blow it - I would have dust allergy/URI infection if I don't wear a mask just to sweep out the garage and when I blow the driveway and sidewalks. Sweep first, then use a shop vac or use the house vac. to really clean the garage.
szwoopp, Champion
Dan
Again, thanks for the feedback. Good info. Great pic.
Regards,
Dan.
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Ken, Champion
It's light weight and the handle is comfortable. The only time I think you'd need a strap is if you were clearing a large area and had the thing cranked up to full power the entire time.