SOT: cordless lawnmowers

Scott · 2017-06-11T18:01:48+00:00

I spoke to an electrical engineer friend last night, who was pretty uncomplimentary about them. However, I think he was answering a different question - whether battery powered is as good as mains powered. The problem is that I live in a flat. We have a garden that no-one seems raving keen to maintain. There is no power supply at ground floor level. I don't expect my downstairs neighbour would appreciate being asked on a regular basis to drop a cable out of her kitchen window. The grass is a bit long for a mechanical lawnmower and I wondered about the capabilities of a lithium-ion powered electric lawnmower? Please don't suggest installing an outdoor power supply with RCD, employing a gardener, petrol driven mower, appointing managing agents or taking legal action against all my neighouurs as I have thought about all of these :-)

Jun 11, 2017 66 Replies

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Another John 9 years ago

Haven't got time to read the remaining 35 posts in this thread, so I'll just say "+1"

We have used a push mower for years -- our back lawn is only 10m x 8m. We have bought Qualcast 38cm mowers (we've had two in 20 years). They are light, and they work; my wife actually likes doing the lawn with ours. I wouldn't go for the 30cm job unless your lawn is really tiny.

I too would ask: *why* is there no electric point available? You're doing a favour for the other residents and/or the Lease Owner.

John

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Scott 9 years ago

Good point to consider but I would argue that as I am a co-owner of the lawn, the public liability cover in my household insurance should cover that eventuality, just as it covers (I hope) my share of liability in the event of an injury to a visitor on the stairs.

The extension lead would not extend beyond the curtilage of our property.

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Scott 9 years ago

The answer to the last question is that we would need to install a new supply and meter and probably pay a standing charge, which is not cost-effective to cut the grass once a fortnight during the summer months.

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alan_m 9 years ago

Where are you living? Around my way grass cutting needs to be done for around 9 months in the year to keep it at a reasonable length.

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Tim Watts 9 years ago

Doesn't the building already have a Landlord's Supply for the communal lights etc?

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Scott 9 years ago

I am probably further north then. 'Summer months' is an underestimate.

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Scott 9 years ago

No landlord as the flats are owner-occupied. The proprietors factor the building. Communal lighting is provided by Glasgow City Council through a service agreement, using an unmetered supply. LED units so tapping in for a lawnmower would involve serious criminality.

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