How do you choose a leaf blower?
Choose a leaf blower
All leaf blowers blow away dirt and they all look alike. Still, they do differ in a number of ways. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Which propulsion should I choose?
- Which blowing power do I need?
- What's a vacuum and shredder function?
Which propulsion should you choose?
The propulsion is the way the motor of the leaf blower runs. You can choose from 2 types. There's a cordless leaf blower and an electric leaf blower. Each propulsion type has its pros and cons. The size of the garden, the job, and your personal preference all play a role. In the article below, we've listed the differences for you in a clear way.
Which blowing power do I need?
The blowing power is the maximum power your leaf blower reaches in cubic meter. The higher the blowing power, the heavier garden waste you can blow away. With a low to medium blowing power, you can blow away light garden waste. For wet and heavier garden waste, you need a high to very high blowing power.
What's a vacuum and shredder function?
There are leaf blowers that blow leaves as well as vacuum and shred leaves. You vacuum the leaves and they're then blown through the rotor. It spins at high speed and shreds the leaves. A metal rotor is more durable than a plastic rotor. The shredding ratio indicates how small the leaf shreds are. The shreds are then collected in a bag. The bigger the shredding ratio, the smaller the shreds will be and the more will fit in the collection bag. Keep the size of the tube in mind. Large leaves can get stuck and cause a blockage.
