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Einhell mower

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by peter » Fri Jan 09, 2026 11:41 pm

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I've accumulated a few battery powered Einhell products over the years.
Both my remaining petrol mowers have ceased to be in any realistic sense of...

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Last post by Compo
Sun Feb 01, 2026 11:43 am
Battery or petrol strimmer?

Last post by Tony Hague
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by NewbieGrower » Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:08 am

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We’re just starting out in our allotment journey - our plot was used until around 6 months ago, so several fenced areas with grasses growing need...

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Last post by Tony Hague
Mon Nov 03, 2025 12:55 pm
Einhell Tiller

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by henacynflin » Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:23 pm

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I wondered if anyone had experience of the Einhell range of powered tools. i have recently bought an electric tiller and while I was initially happy...

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Wed Oct 29, 2025 11:23 am
Qualcast QX electric mower - how do I replace the toothed drive belt?

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by brissle » Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:38 am

Hi folks, I'm new here and am looking for some advice, please.
I have to replace the toothed drive belt on my Qualcast QX electric cylinder mower....

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Last post by haztom
Sun Apr 06, 2025 6:40 pm
carburetor identification

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by Gastric » Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:44 am

Hi i have a mchulloch trimmac 250ls can anyone tell me what sort of carb it will have on it or how to identify it please. I am looking to replace it...

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Last post by Gastric
Sat Apr 05, 2025 9:44 am
WOLSELEY Webb Clearway Hydrostatic Grasscutter

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by Jono-2024 » Sun Dec 29, 2024 8:03 pm

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Hi i have recently purchased a WOLSELEY Webb Clearway Hydrostatic Grasscutter would anyone know if i can get a user manual and parts manual thank you...

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Last post by Jono-2024
Thu Jan 16, 2025 7:48 pm
Wolseley Clearway

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by Hiram D » Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:03 pm
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Can anyone help me please? I have acquired a Wolseley Clearway machine. The drive belt runs from the engine to the cutter drive and has to turn a...
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Tue Jan 07, 2025 4:09 pm
Plesent surprised

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by Colin2016 » Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:30 am

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Got a Garantia composter from a plot that was not being used, it needed new hinges so contacted Gardentech about sourcing replacement hinges.

The...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Fri Dec 13, 2024 12:21 pm
SHREDDER

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by Compo » Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:43 pm

I'm thinking of buying a shredder to break up brassica stalks and small pruning. But.....will it clog up if the material is not dry. ?

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Last post by Colin2016
Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:25 am
Any Strimmer recommendations?

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by Westi » Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:06 pm

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My 84yr old neighbour usually does my plot front when he does his using the site Strimmer. I note he hasn't done his so also not mine, so thinking...

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Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:41 am
Strimmer won’t spin

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by Gastric » Sat Oct 05, 2024 1:08 pm

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Hi I’m new to this site and looking for advice.I have a Sanli gts26 strimmer and the head won’t spin I’ve enclosed some pics of the machine and gear...

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Last post by Gastric
Sun Oct 27, 2024 6:26 am
Hedge Trimmer

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by Geoff » Tue Sep 17, 2024 6:07 pm

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I've just bought a battery hedge trimmer for the first time, not tested it on anything difficult yet.

I notice in the manual under Lubrication it...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:31 pm
STRIMMER TO BRUSH CUTTER

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by Compo » Sun May 19, 2024 10:23 pm

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I have a fairly powerful einhell strimmer, the type that takes the plastic blades, and even if buy the good quality ones they just break off. E bay...

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Last post by Compo
Fri May 24, 2024 8:42 am
Compost Tumbler

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by Colin2016 » Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:06 am

Been looking at a double section compost tumbler does anybody use if so what is your experience with them?

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Last post by Colin2016
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:26 pm
Ryobi patio cleaner machine?

Last post by Primrose
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by Stravaig » Sat Aug 26, 2023 1:04 pm

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The latest KG mag has a full page advert for this thing. It looks pretty good but, of course, that's their advertising speak. It's £139 - not a huge...

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Last post by Primrose
Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:17 pm
qualcast suffolk punch 43 17 inch no spark

Last post by tigerburnie
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by build » Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:00 pm

Hi all,

I have no spark at the spark plug.

1....got new spark plug 5798 br2 lm hope this is the correct one set to gap to 20 still no spark...

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Last post by tigerburnie
Fri Jul 07, 2023 9:28 am
cordless mowers

Last post by Primrose
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by retropants » Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:13 pm

Has anyone got or tried a cordless mower? I only have a small lawn, and my cabled one is ancient. I am looking at Makita, as my DH already has the...

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Last post by Primrose
Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:10 pm
qualcast suffolk punch 43 carb

Last post by Richard
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by build » Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:45 pm

Hi Anyone know how to setup this carb on my suffolk punch17ins 43?

I have fitted it all okay BUT it runs very bad, I think it is due to the jet...

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Last post by Richard
Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:21 pm
Qualcast Suffolk Punch 43s help

Last post by Richard
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by build » Sat Apr 02, 2022 2:45 pm
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Hi,
Lawn mower Qualcast Suffolk Punch 43s

Problem:
Full choke on throttle full on
Pull to start,starts then have to switch from full choke to half...
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Last post by Richard
Fri May 19, 2023 7:24 pm
Backsaver spade springs

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by yp70479 » Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:47 am

Does anyone know where I can source a replacement torsion spring for my backsaver spade. Backsaver products appears to have ceased trading. The...

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Last post by yp70479
Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:47 am
Do you have a plastic shed?

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by Stravaig » Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:03 am

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I think the usual brand is Keter. That's what we've got anyway. Are they waterproof or damp inside?

The reason I'm asking is that we're paying a...

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Last post by Stravaig
Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:44 pm
What's a good way to clean a patio?

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by Stravaig » Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:52 pm

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Dunno if this is the right place to post but I didn't see anywhere better. It isn't a patio anyway. It's quite a large concrete-slabbed terrace...

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Last post by Stravaig
Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:01 pm
Hand Rotary Sieve Composter

Last post by Geoff
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by snooky » Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:50 pm

With all the rubbish that there is in commercial compost thought that I may have a go at making my own.To help to this end I have looked at a rotary...

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Last post by Geoff
Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:01 pm
Water Pump

Last post by Colin2016
Replies: 4
by Colin2016 » Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:41 pm

In the past I have suggested using a bilge pump but will now be using a Bosch 18v Garden pump.

I saw this on offer for £35 ish without battery, I...

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Last post by Colin2016
Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:08 am
villiers engine

Last post by tigerburnie
Replies: 3
by Gordon 2990 » Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:05 am

Hi Guys new to this forum but needing help
Came across a Vintage Atco lawnmower and according to hje flywheel was assembled in 1963
it has a Villiers...

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Last post by tigerburnie
Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:50 pm
Hayter Lawnmower

Last post by Cassy0110
Replies: 3
by Ducados535 » Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:33 pm

Hi All,
Desperately trying to work out what Hayter lawnmower I have. Sounds silly but I bought it second hand years ago and it’s definately seen...

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Last post by Cassy0110
Fri May 13, 2022 5:05 am
Dellorto FHC2013 A

Last post by Richard
Replies: 3
by Anubis68 » Tue May 03, 2022 2:40 pm

Hi all I have a acto commadore b12 with a mangled carb my question is I'm struggling to get hold of a replacement carb. But I have found a FHC20 11A...

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Last post by Richard
Fri May 06, 2022 7:01 pm
What 2 wheel tractor for under £500 used?

Last post by Cider Boys
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by tommydog » Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:49 pm

I have a few acres of land that I want to cultivate for various purposes. I want to cut grass for hay making (not planning to bail, I will store it...

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Last post by Cider Boys
Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:37 am
Qualcast Suffolk Punch 43s mower will only run on full choke

Last post by build
Replies: 13
by vfrstan » Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:40 am

Hia all
I'm new to this site so hello to one and all.
I have inherited a lawnmower Qualcast 43s with a Dellorto FHC 2013A carb that has the retro...

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Last post by build
Sat Apr 02, 2022 9:36 am
Qualcast battery charger

Last post by Stephen
Replies: 3
by carolkelly » Thu Mar 10, 2022 1:35 pm

I have a perfectly good Qualcast electric mower, but the battery charger is no longer operating. ESpares can't help me-- does anyone have any...

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Last post by Stephen
Wed Mar 16, 2022 12:30 pm
Shredders

Last post by Colin2016
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by Stephen » Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:34 am

I used to do a lot of work with my late mother in her garden which had and still has a lot of woody shrubs. We reduced the prunings to small lengths...

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Last post by Colin2016
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:17 pm
HONDA TILLER?

Last post by robo
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by Compo » Mon Nov 21, 2011 9:04 pm

Whilst i rather admire the old, and the quirky my old merry tiller is no longer becoming a viable option, and whilst my back is strong and in good...

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Last post by robo
Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:55 pm
Vintage and Antique Tools

Last post by Stephen
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by adam-alexander » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:03 pm

I came across this site recently, there are some really lovely old tools here:

I even have some similar tools in my own modest collection.

a-a

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Last post by Stephen
Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:07 pm
Cloggies or "back door" shoes

Last post by Chantal
Replies: 14
by Primrose » Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:59 am

I was watching the footware comparison video and wanted to express a rant about some types of Back Door Shoes.

I keep a pair by my back door and...

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Last post by Chantal
Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:24 am
Rolcut Secateurs

Last post by snooky
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by Nick Dawson » Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:19 am

I have my mother's very old Rolcuts, unfortunately the top blade is broken. Any ideas where I could get them serviced as I understand that they are...

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Last post by snooky
Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:29 pm
Ride On Mower

Last post by Kayburton
Replies: 1
by Geoff » Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:14 pm

I have a ride on mower that is approaching end of life, or at least it sounds like it, and I am having difficulty deciding what to buy.
My current...

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Last post by Kayburton
Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:57 am
Water pump

Last post by robo
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by Virago » Tue Apr 27, 2021 3:57 pm

Hi lovely people.
Looking for advice and water pumps for allotment. I get water from a stream so it is very hard work with 2 watering cans. I'm...

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Last post by robo
Fri May 07, 2021 9:02 am
Rain gauge

Last post by retropants
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by Primrose » Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:56 am

Annoyingly the plastic contrainer which formed ourV shaped rain gauge on a 2 foot spike split yesterday and all the water leaked iut so I don,t know...

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Last post by retropants
Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:12 am
Max/Min Thermometer.

Last post by snooky
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by snooky » Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:38 pm

My old thermometer bounced this morning and didn't do it much good.Looked for a new one on line and could only find digital versions,would like the...

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Last post by snooky
Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:26 pm
Free roller

Last post by JohnN

by JohnN » Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:49 pm

I have a 3cwt Ironcrete lawn roller, in poor but usable condition. Free to anyone who can collect from Gatwick area.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:49 pm
Hayter 10/30 wont drive

Last post by DGL123
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by Julesuk » Sat May 23, 2020 3:44 pm
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I have the fabulous Hayter 10/30 which i have used for over 10 years (I bought it second hand and restored it the best I can). It picks up grass,...
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Last post by DGL123
Sat Mar 27, 2021 6:40 pm
Merry tiller super major truck.

Last post by Roger Belchamber
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by Magog » Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:51 pm

Hiya, great forum!
I have a merry tiller super major 5hp rotavator and I love it. I want to attach it to a Merry Truck, which had a mounting for the...

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Last post by Roger Belchamber
Thu Feb 04, 2021 8:22 pm
Another spreadermate question

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by ambroselehner » Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:30 am

Thanks to everyone in the forum I'm now a proud owner of a new lesco 80 lb spreader and a spreadermate B with upgraded pump. My question is what...

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Last post by ambroselehner
Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:30 am
Favourite Acquired Tools

Last post by Shallot Man
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by Cider Boys » Mon May 18, 2020 6:49 pm

I have many old tools, some that I have bought and others that I have acquired over the years. One of my favourites is an old Neverbend spade that...

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Last post by Shallot Man
Wed Dec 30, 2020 3:18 pm
Dellorto FHC2013A Carburetor

Last post by bredd33
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by Blowzorn » Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:21 pm

Hi there from a newby.
I have a Flymo L47-5 fitted with a Dellorto FHC2013A Carburetor. The float bowl screw has snapped off and I cannot find a...

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Last post by bredd33
Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:02 am
Garden glove recommendations?

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by judyk » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:37 am

I have a constant problem with finding garden gloves that last well and provide enough hand protection for the jobs that I do in the garden. I do a...

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Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:41 am
Battery power tools

Last post by Colin2016
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by Stephen » Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:51 am

I was a fairly early adopter of a battery powered drill (late 1980s). My first were Makitas who seemed to have the edge at the time.
When my earliest...

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Last post by Colin2016
Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:04 pm
Food Containers Advice

Last post by vivienz
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by Elahid » Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:29 am

Hi all. Do you guys know of any food containers that are smaller that will hold maybe a sandwich or 2 that will keep food hot/warm? i'm thinking they...

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Last post by vivienz
Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:56 pm
Containets for food

Last post by Stephen
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by Miseyinel » Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:44 pm

Hi all. I'm trying to find really GOOD food storage containers that I can use in the freezer and microwave and --of course--the fridge. So far I've...

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Last post by Stephen
Sat Jul 25, 2020 3:34 pm
Hose Fittings

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by Geoff » Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:06 pm

Do the fittings for garden hose drive anyone else mad?

Every time I do the watering I seem to end up with wet feet or wet jeans because a connection...

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Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:23 am

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