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Hi all,
I have set up my Flymo 1200 R and it works great. The problem is though that I have just bought a trampoline and now the mower gets stuck while trying to mount the legs. I think i have 2 options and i was hoping someone smarter than I am could advise me on which to take.
1. I think I could put some boundary wire (let's call it wire A) around each leg and then connect that wire to the boundary wire around the edge of the garden (let's call it wire B) by making a cut in B and joining A and B using a connector. I'm not sure if this will work or is the right way to do it.
2. I could buy some fairly tall and long pieces of wood and use gaffer tape to secure those lengths of wood to the legs horizontally on the ground. This way, the mower will bump into the wood and not be able to mount the legs.
As I see it, there are positives and negatives to both approaches. Option 1 has the downside that if the trampoline moves then the wire would be out of alignment and I will be in the same position as before. This will be mitigated somewhat by the fact that I will be tying the trampoline down into the ground. Plus I'm not sure if it is even possible to create islands after setting up the lawnmower in the first place. The problem with option 2 is that the mower will accumulate a lot of damage by constantly bumping into the wood.
Anyone know what the best option here is? Are there any other options that I have missed?
Thanks,
Sachin
I have set up my Flymo 1200 R and it works great. The problem is though that I have just bought a trampoline and now the mower gets stuck while trying to mount the legs. I think i have 2 options and i was hoping someone smarter than I am could advise me on which to take.
1. I think I could put some boundary wire (let's call it wire A) around each leg and then connect that wire to the boundary wire around the edge of the garden (let's call it wire B) by making a cut in B and joining A and B using a connector. I'm not sure if this will work or is the right way to do it.
2. I could buy some fairly tall and long pieces of wood and use gaffer tape to secure those lengths of wood to the legs horizontally on the ground. This way, the mower will bump into the wood and not be able to mount the legs.
As I see it, there are positives and negatives to both approaches. Option 1 has the downside that if the trampoline moves then the wire would be out of alignment and I will be in the same position as before. This will be mitigated somewhat by the fact that I will be tying the trampoline down into the ground. Plus I'm not sure if it is even possible to create islands after setting up the lawnmower in the first place. The problem with option 2 is that the mower will accumulate a lot of damage by constantly bumping into the wood.
Anyone know what the best option here is? Are there any other options that I have missed?
Thanks,
Sachin
toomanydismisals said:
pmanson said:
You're missing the 3rd option which is get rid of the trampoline (I expect this may be met with short shrift by your kids though!)
Absolutely, they would not be pleased!toomanydismisals said:
Hi all,
I have set up my Flymo 1200 R and it works great. The problem is though that I have just bought a trampoline and now the mower gets stuck while trying to mount the legs. I think i have 2 options and i was hoping someone smarter than I am could advise me on which to take.
1. I think I could put some boundary wire (let's call it wire A) around each leg and then connect that wire to the boundary wire around the edge of the garden (let's call it wire B) by making a cut in B and joining A and B using a connector. I'm not sure if this will work or is the right way to do it.
2. I could buy some fairly tall and long pieces of wood and use gaffer tape to secure those lengths of wood to the legs horizontally on the ground. This way, the mower will bump into the wood and not be able to mount the legs.
As I see it, there are positives and negatives to both approaches. Option 1 has the downside that if the trampoline moves then the wire would be out of alignment and I will be in the same position as before. This will be mitigated somewhat by the fact that I will be tying the trampoline down into the ground. Plus I'm not sure if it is even possible to create islands after setting up the lawnmower in the first place. The problem with option 2 is that the mower will accumulate a lot of damage by constantly bumping into the wood.
Anyone know what the best option here is? Are there any other options that I have missed?
Thanks,
Sachin
I have a couple of 1200R models - they do get stuck much more easily than my bigger Husqvarna.I have set up my Flymo 1200 R and it works great. The problem is though that I have just bought a trampoline and now the mower gets stuck while trying to mount the legs. I think i have 2 options and i was hoping someone smarter than I am could advise me on which to take.
1. I think I could put some boundary wire (let's call it wire A) around each leg and then connect that wire to the boundary wire around the edge of the garden (let's call it wire B) by making a cut in B and joining A and B using a connector. I'm not sure if this will work or is the right way to do it.
2. I could buy some fairly tall and long pieces of wood and use gaffer tape to secure those lengths of wood to the legs horizontally on the ground. This way, the mower will bump into the wood and not be able to mount the legs.
As I see it, there are positives and negatives to both approaches. Option 1 has the downside that if the trampoline moves then the wire would be out of alignment and I will be in the same position as before. This will be mitigated somewhat by the fact that I will be tying the trampoline down into the ground. Plus I'm not sure if it is even possible to create islands after setting up the lawnmower in the first place. The problem with option 2 is that the mower will accumulate a lot of damage by constantly bumping into the wood.
Anyone know what the best option here is? Are there any other options that I have missed?
Thanks,
Sachin
There is an Option 3 if you are happy the trampoline is fixed in place for the season. Assuming the standard construction of legs connected by horizontal steel - cut a small 1" channel under each leg horizontal, and push them down so they are flush with the ground. (You will still need pegs/hoops to secure the trampoline properly).
toomanydismisals said:
Hi all,
I have set up my Flymo 1200 R and it works great. The problem is though that I have just bought a trampoline and now the mower gets stuck while trying to mount the legs. I think i have 2 options and i was hoping someone smarter than I am could advise me on which to take.
1. I think I could put some boundary wire (let's call it wire A) around each leg and then connect that wire to the boundary wire around the edge of the garden (let's call it wire B) by making a cut in B and joining A and B using a connector. I'm not sure if this will work or is the right way to do it.
2. I could buy some fairly tall and long pieces of wood and use gaffer tape to secure those lengths of wood to the legs horizontally on the ground. This way, the mower will bump into the wood and not be able to mount the legs.
As I see it, there are positives and negatives to both approaches. Option 1 has the downside that if the trampoline moves then the wire would be out of alignment and I will be in the same position as before. This will be mitigated somewhat by the fact that I will be tying the trampoline down into the ground. Plus I'm not sure if it is even possible to create islands after setting up the lawnmower in the first place. The problem with option 2 is that the mower will accumulate a lot of damage by constantly bumping into the wood.
Anyone know what the best option here is? Are there any other options that I have missed?
Thanks,
Sachin
I'd strap some 3-4" long bits of timber round the legs with some gaffer tape or wire for it to bounce off. I have set up my Flymo 1200 R and it works great. The problem is though that I have just bought a trampoline and now the mower gets stuck while trying to mount the legs. I think i have 2 options and i was hoping someone smarter than I am could advise me on which to take.
1. I think I could put some boundary wire (let's call it wire A) around each leg and then connect that wire to the boundary wire around the edge of the garden (let's call it wire B) by making a cut in B and joining A and B using a connector. I'm not sure if this will work or is the right way to do it.
2. I could buy some fairly tall and long pieces of wood and use gaffer tape to secure those lengths of wood to the legs horizontally on the ground. This way, the mower will bump into the wood and not be able to mount the legs.
As I see it, there are positives and negatives to both approaches. Option 1 has the downside that if the trampoline moves then the wire would be out of alignment and I will be in the same position as before. This will be mitigated somewhat by the fact that I will be tying the trampoline down into the ground. Plus I'm not sure if it is even possible to create islands after setting up the lawnmower in the first place. The problem with option 2 is that the mower will accumulate a lot of damage by constantly bumping into the wood.
Anyone know what the best option here is? Are there any other options that I have missed?
Thanks,
Sachin
You could get small plastic buckets & cut holes in to thread the legs through (depends if that were possible), but the wood seems the easiest approach and could actually look quite nice. Stain 'em or paint 'em for nice effect, perhaps!
wjwren said:
^ I think the flymo is probably the most popular on here. I sold my Bosch as I found it troublesome.
Landroid are pretty decent: we have a couple.....one managing a reasonably large lawn pretty well for 2 years now, the second smaller one bought last year for a smaller lawn (overkill, but fun!).biggiles said:
I have a couple of 1200R models - they do get stuck much more easily than my bigger Husqvarna.
There is an Option 3 if you are happy the trampoline is fixed in place for the season. Assuming the standard construction of legs connected by horizontal steel - cut a small 1" channel under each leg horizontal, and push them down so they are flush with the ground. (You will still need pegs/hoops to secure the trampoline properly).
Nice idea!There is an Option 3 if you are happy the trampoline is fixed in place for the season. Assuming the standard construction of legs connected by horizontal steel - cut a small 1" channel under each leg horizontal, and push them down so they are flush with the ground. (You will still need pegs/hoops to secure the trampoline properly).
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Harry Flashman said:
Indeed!
On mowers, my Robomow has thrown yet another border wire hissy fit, with the Flashing Red Light of Doom this morning. Can't see an obvious break, so have to take it all up and check it.
I definitely have love-hate relationship with this thing.
I have seen a youtube vid where broken perimeter wire damage is located using an AM radio. On mowers, my Robomow has thrown yet another border wire hissy fit, with the Flashing Red Light of Doom this morning. Can't see an obvious break, so have to take it all up and check it.
I definitely have love-hate relationship with this thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJOJHi6Yk2M
autohead said:
I have seen a youtube vid where broken perimeter wire damage is located using an AM radio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJOJHi6Yk2M
This is what I do - it is effective at finding breakshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJOJHi6Yk2M
autohead said:
Just ordered a yard force compact 280R hopefully it will keep my new small lawn (32sqm) looking good over summer.
Looking to install the dock into the raised bed .
https://www.toolstation.com/yard-force-compact-280...
Have you got it up and running yet? £349 falls into gadget budget territory Looking to install the dock into the raised bed .
https://www.toolstation.com/yard-force-compact-280...
Amateurish said:
autohead said:
I have seen a youtube vid where broken perimeter wire damage is located using an AM radio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJOJHi6Yk2M
This is what I do - it is effective at finding breakshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJOJHi6Yk2M
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