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Zoon said:
durbster said:
I used the app all the time to prevent it going out before I've had chance to clear up any dog mess
To those who have had one for a few years, what's your strategy for starting the mowing season?
I got my robot last summer and just set it straight to work. I was hoping to get rid of the petrol mower at some point but looking at the grass now, I think I'll need to dig it out for the first mow of the year.
Does anyone just have a robot or do you keep a normal mower for starting things off?
You will need a strimmer or normal mower just to get the height down. Robo will beach if the grass is too long.To those who have had one for a few years, what's your strategy for starting the mowing season?
I got my robot last summer and just set it straight to work. I was hoping to get rid of the petrol mower at some point but looking at the grass now, I think I'll need to dig it out for the first mow of the year.
Does anyone just have a robot or do you keep a normal mower for starting things off?
Bit disappointed that the moles have breached the perimeter. For YEARS we had moles wrecking the lawn.....popped Rob O'Mow down 2 years back and had 18 months with ZERO molehills - I assume the pulse on the perimeter wire upset them (they would still do the 'rougher' bit at the end)....will need to keep an eye on that. Wondering if we had a power cut that let them in (holiday home, not always there).
But yes, he has only been put away for a month or so....will see how the coming weeks go. Pretty sure he'll want new blades in spring!
So they run nearly continuously and sound like this (yes I appreciate the lid is off that but I doubt that makes much difference at all) ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMOcOiJGus
That seems incredibly selfish unless you have no neighbours.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMOcOiJGus
That seems incredibly selfish unless you have no neighbours.
Dromedary66 said:
So they run nearly continuously and sound like this (yes I appreciate the lid is off that but I doubt that makes much difference at all) ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMOcOiJGus
That seems incredibly selfish unless you have no neighbours.
That sounds a lot louder than my Viking to be honest, doesn't sound quite right to me - maybe something stuck in the blade which can happen and that can increase the noise quite a bit ??https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMOcOiJGus
That seems incredibly selfish unless you have no neighbours.
Sandy59 said:
That sounds a lot louder than my Viking to be honest, doesn't sound quite right to me - maybe something stuck in the blade which can happen and that can increase the noise quite a bit ??
My Bosch was near silent. You couldnt hear a thing. That sounds like something is seriosuly wrong with it or the motor has gone. Dromedary66 said:
So they run nearly continuously and sound like this (yes I appreciate the lid is off that but I doubt that makes much difference at all) ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMOcOiJGus
That seems incredibly selfish unless you have no neighbours.
Did you film this on a Polaroid camera? Was trying to see if the wheels were getting stuck but couldn’t see them properly.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsMOcOiJGus
That seems incredibly selfish unless you have no neighbours.
It shouldn’t make that much noise though.
Durzel said:
Did you film this on a Polaroid camera? Was trying to see if the wheels were getting stuck but couldn’t see them properly.
It shouldn’t make that much noise though.
sorry not mine, was just curious about their noise levels as I fancied one but don't want to annoy the cats/neighboursIt shouldn’t make that much noise though.
Last year you guys were totally helpful with diagnosing a dead battery, so I’m coming back for more advice. First of all - hope you’re all doing well in these strange times.
Second, Rob (Flymo 1200R) was brought out of hybernation, with a few (hopefully minor) issues. One of the contact points on the charging station is very blue and very corroded - and one of the charging plates on the lawnmower is corroded and snapped, so they’re definitely needing replaced. I’ve ordered one of each.
Are these easy to replace? I found an exploded diagram, but any tips and techniques would be very helpful!
Second, Rob (Flymo 1200R) was brought out of hybernation, with a few (hopefully minor) issues. One of the contact points on the charging station is very blue and very corroded - and one of the charging plates on the lawnmower is corroded and snapped, so they’re definitely needing replaced. I’ve ordered one of each.
Are these easy to replace? I found an exploded diagram, but any tips and techniques would be very helpful!
Foxes, being the bane of my life, keep digging up both the lawn and the perimeter wire, so my Robomow either doesn't work, and requires searching for broken wires, or when it does work, has to negotiate tank traps; it just gets stuck all the time.
I have resorted to new tools. A petrol rotary mower, and a silenced 12 bore semi-automatic shotgun.
I have resorted to new tools. A petrol rotary mower, and a silenced 12 bore semi-automatic shotgun.
Mine has been out for a couple of weeks now (Gardena Sileno+)
As ever at the beginning of the season some boundary wire issues not helped by the fact that we had a coupleof very large trees cut down which no doubt impacted the guide wire and positioning wire.
Ended up spending a day or so tracing and re-running new cables.
One hint is where you join (using the 3 point joiners) is to put a couple of inches of wire in the "spare slot". This makes a great point for testing to work out which part of the garden the break is in as using these you can by-pass sections at a time.
However, given the amount of cable I have run over the past couple of years end-end I reckon it could reach America!
As ever at the beginning of the season some boundary wire issues not helped by the fact that we had a coupleof very large trees cut down which no doubt impacted the guide wire and positioning wire.
Ended up spending a day or so tracing and re-running new cables.
One hint is where you join (using the 3 point joiners) is to put a couple of inches of wire in the "spare slot". This makes a great point for testing to work out which part of the garden the break is in as using these you can by-pass sections at a time.
However, given the amount of cable I have run over the past couple of years end-end I reckon it could reach America!
ash73 said:
RossP said:
Well, that's what it says... But it may just work??
Unlikely. My McCulloch navigates a corridor anywhere up to 1 metre to the left of the guide wire (looking towards the charging station), and it needs space to turn round when docking.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff