Is A Cordless Electric Lawn Mower The Best Pick For You?
If you are like me, you might be prone to being swayed by all the sweet and savvy
ads in the marketplace today, along with product testimonials and if you're not careful, you're subject to buying literally everything that's presented to you whether in your local department store or in the internet.
That's why it's a good thing (I found out late) to do your research beforehand and instead of buying things on impulse just because it makes you feel good or look better, it makes sense to take a few steps back, breathe and clearly analyze what you're getting into.
Such is the case of a cordless electric lawn mower. Every homeowner obviously wants the best lawn care equipment when it comes to maintaining one's yard. A mower is clearly a vital piece of technology that you just can't do without as you'd end up with a dirty looking home with tall grass, weeds and bushes everywhere and worse - look like the owner of an abandoned or haunted house.
As such, choosing the best lawn mower is critical as it will affect your effort, performance and the outcome that you want to have for your own patch of green - something that you'll be doing on a regular and consistent basis.
There are basically two types of lawn mowers: corded and cordless. At first glance, it looks like the cord is just the difference between both. However, a closer investigation reveals other important things that should not be overlooked by those wanting to make the best pick.
A corded lawn mower requires standard electric cords that are plugged into the mower. This is needed in order to provide easy replacement should the cord be accidentally run over. When shopping around for this type of mower, be aware that some brands do not come with a power cord and the buyer is obligated to get one on his own. 12 or 14 gauge thick cords are usually specified, along with a maximum length of 100 feet.
Be careful if you get a cord that is too thin or too long as this could reduce motor life and more importantly, presents a potential danger causing the cord to overheat.
Still, the advantages of corded mowers are its unlimited run time and its lightweight feature. The drawbacks are obvious. It only has a limited range and there is always the possibility of the electric cord being run over.
A cordless electric lawn mower on the other hand is a fast-growing alternative to those who are tired of dealing with wires and feeling restrained. This kind of machine is much easier to operate, maintain and store. It is quiet and not to mention cost and environmentally friendly (as it doesn't require any gas or oil) as well.
It doesn't come however without any disadvantages. Cordless electric lawn mowers have a limited battery capacity (usually 30 to 60 minutes on one charge), so if you have a very large garden, you'd either need a break to charge-up or some extra batteries on hand. Compared to the cutting decks of the corded version (normally 22 inches), these mowers only have 18 or 19 inches and therefore have limited size and power. If your place has a lot of overgrown grass and thick weeds, the task would require careful and slow mowing.
Still, there is no electric cord to worry about, giving you complete freedom to roam around, and a large lawn can be mowed with ease (as long as it's done over a few days and with more than one battery charge).
Generally, a cordless electric lawn mower is recommended if one has less than 1/3 of an acre of land to maintain. If it exceeds that ratio, and if the terrain is tough as was stated before, a corded lawn mower may be the solution for you.
by: Cameron Beck
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