I can't find the replacement line for the 12" cordless EGO trimmer. I can find pre-wound spools but no bulk line. I've tried other lines but they don't feed properly. I love the EGO trimmer. I would hate to have to buy replacement spools each time I need new line. Any one have a source? The line isn't listed on egopowerplus.com except tor the replacement spools.
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Ken, Champion
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What I have learned is that you don't want to wind the line too tightly and also use only 8 or 9 feet of line. The bump feed won't work properly if the line is wound too tight or there is too much line on the spool.
SCDC, Champion
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Tim,
it's amazing the different ways people have had to work around the bump feed problem. I on the other hand also use about 8 or 9 feet, but found if I wind it tightly, it feeds better. When I wind it loosely, the centrifugal force pulls the cord tight, if loose, and causes "tight spots" in the wind.
At this point I don't know what advice to give. Maybe spray the darned line with silicone lubricant?
Lastly, I don't really bump it, I do a hard push. Seems to work better. I've heard the self feeding ones work well, wish we had that feature.
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You're right about different approaches. When I first bought my trimmer I was having difficulty and through research found that the Ego spools were wound too tightly at the factory. I rewound the line and it worked well after that.
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It could be that my problem is rewinding the line. The 8-9 ft. length could work better. I'll try it.
SCDC, Champion
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We like to call it the "EGO School of Winding". Randoph, also try a push rather than a bump.
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Ok then, push don't bump. Will do. Thanks. And you can call me Randy.
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Welcome aboard Randy. FYI, it doesn't matter whether you see the Champion next to a persons name or not. A lot of great people have solid advice. I read all of it. I think you will like some of the neat ideas that come across the forums.
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I'm sure I will like the neat ideas. So far, I have the cordless trimmer and blower. I really love the blower and trimmer. Just have to get over the learning curve with the line.
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I'm wondering if the tightness of the wind before binding occurs has anything to do with the profile of the line... in other words, would a smoother line with a more round profile allow tighter winding without binding?
From what I remember the 12" trimmer line has a pretty aggressive profile with lots of edges that would facilitate the line "grabbing itself" and not sliding smoothly.
The 15" trimmer line is a "bi-lobe" design, still twisted but maybe less aggressive than the 12" line? I don't know, but my 15" trimmer bump feeds like a champ.
From what I remember the 12" trimmer line has a pretty aggressive profile with lots of edges that would facilitate the line "grabbing itself" and not sliding smoothly.
The 15" trimmer line is a "bi-lobe" design, still twisted but maybe less aggressive than the 12" line? I don't know, but my 15" trimmer bump feeds like a champ.
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Who Blue, that picture.... don't zoom it in like that. It had me taking triple takes! :O
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Ha, it didn't look too bad before I cropped it!?!
