Bosch Electric Leaf Blower and Vacuum UniversalGardenTidy 3000 (3000 W, collection bag 50 l, variable speed, for blowing, vacuuming shredding leaves, Weight: 4.7 kg, in carton packaging)

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There are three main types of leaf blowers – Petrol, corded electric and cordless electric. As a general rule, Petrol blowers offer the most power at the expense of being heavier and noisier and than their electric counterparts, and typically come at a higher price. Speed and volume of the air coming out a leaf blower decide its efficiency. Denoted as MPH (Miles per hour), airspeed is the rate of air that a leaf blower can generate. Generally, it varies anywhere between 110 to 180 mph.

Due to the belt, you can also lift it and move smoothly even when the grass collection bag is full.The maximum speed is good, but still, there are fewer vibrations recorded on the machine, which is 2.5 m/s². In the vacuum mode, the engines weigh 4.7 kg, but in blower mode, it weighs even lower: 3.4 kg. Vibration-free vacuuming or blowing experience is equally vital if you want a comfortable gardening experience. The Worx garden blower and vacuum comes with a safety switch that won’t allow this device to engage until and unless a collection bag is connected, which stops you from spreading the grass clippings everywhere. As for switching modes, some models simply have a switch that flips between blower and vacuum, but in other cases you will need to remove and reattach tubes, bags and handles when you want to change. This tends to make the device more effective in each job, though, so you need to weigh the hassle against the results.

It’s the lightest garden vacuum cum blower we have reviewed. Moreover, it’s also provided with a shoulder strap and a smartly designed handle that gives you complete control.

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In the case of a leaf blower, it tells us the speed of air when it comes out from the tube. If the airspeed remains the same, how far it can travel in one hour? Example, if we say that a leaf blower has an airspeed of 210 km/h (WORX WG505E Trivac), we mean that the air would travel 210 kilometres in one hour if the speed remains unchanged. In blower mode, the device manages an airspeed of 210km/h. You can change the airspeed with an air regulator. There are seven-speed settings that you can use depending upon the cleaning area. This garden hoover has a slim blowing tube that can be dissected into two parts for secure storage. Same is the vacuum tube, which is comparatively large and full. Collection Bag - The Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 has a collection bag with a large 50 litre capacity. Thanks to the high 12:1 shredding ratio, more shredded material fits into the bag, thereby reducing the number of times it needs emptying. The collection bag has handy moisture-repellent dirt deflectors which divert water/debris to the ground. However, garden vacuums and blowers make this task much easier and faster. It’s the reason why such tools are gaining popularity every year.A leaf blower should automatically point the nozzle towards the ground once you hold it in your hands. If the blowing is indicated straight ahead, then it will be harder to use. After some time, you will have to switch it off because of excess wrist stress. One of the best ergonomically designed is Stihl SHE71.

UniversalGardenTidy has a maximum airspeed of 285 km/h, and the lowest is 162 km/h. As you can guess, it gives you the variable speed control so that you can use the airspeed according to the requirements. The central unit is compact, and due to its surprisingly low weight, you can easily carry and use it. Its handle also looks different from other garden vacuums but gives you a good grip over the machine while being comfortable. There is a convenient soft grip and a knob to change the settings for vacuum and leaf blower. It also has a shoulder strap that keeps you comfortable, even after long leaf clearing sessions.The motor or engine inside a leaf blower powers an impeller that is a series of blades, which expels air out of the tube. CFM is the volume of air displaced, as we have already discussed. High CFM, means a leaf blower will cover a more significant area while clearing the leaves. CFM is the essential factor to consider if you want an efficient leaf blower. And the right CFM depends upon several factors: It means that garden vacuums are surprisingly useful, especially when you consider that many on the market also double as leaf blowers, which means you can easily move waste around as well as dispose of it with one single unit. Because there is an easy mode conversion mechanism between two internal tubes, one is responsible for blowing and second collects the leaves. Means, the device has parallel vacuuming and mowing modes, you don’t have to change the nozzles. Noise Output - The tool has balanced acoustics. The leaf vacuum has a reduced sound/noise level which is up to 75% of 99dB(A). The tool utilises ProSilence Technology.