I am interested how well the Stanley CH5 handles wet leaves?
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I would think it would be fine. I have chipped ever-green branches that were wet without issue. I would run some dry stuff thru it every now and again to sort'a clear it out.
1457468
"Wet" anything causes a back-up in the chute and consequently a jam which will burn the belt. The machine is fantastic - but I do make to to work dry or just slightly damp. (Leaves, wood chip).
1457469
Not as well as dry leaves. I cut the limbs and let them set a day to let the leaves dry.
1457470
because the chute is small the leaves easily clog up when wet. also the chute doesn't throw the debris out far enough so you are constantly cleaning out the chute no matter what you chop up. otherwise the machine performs well. i also recommend the electric starter.
1457471
Sorry, I have not had a chance to do much leaf mulching with the CH5, but from past experinces with several differant machines I have found that really wet leaves when processed too quickly can pose some problems unless mixed with dry ones. It's not that the flails cannot pulverize, but that screens can become clogged on almost all machines when really wet marerial is fed too quickly. If mixed with dry leaves most can handle them, but you may wish to check with the Gxi folks that build this machine to see if they have any further info. They can be located online, and have been very helpful regarding most questions I have had. If there are many wet leaves then some raking to loosen them up and allow to dry a bit; which doesn't take too long; can help avoid clogging most chipper/mulchers.
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Unfortunately I have not dealt with chipping wet leaves. After using the unit for a few months now I don't think wet leaves would be a problem for the chipper itself. However, the chute where the "chipped" material is expelled can become "clogged"/accumulate material, and does need to be scooped away regularly... I would assume wet leaves may build up faster.
1457473
I have never tried it on leaves. on leaves I use my 7HP Sears lawn mower with special mulching blade on wet and dry leaves and grass.
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I own mine for a couple of months now.i ran mine on almost any terrain and nothin went wrong with it.and everytime im done playing with it i use old toothbrush and all purpose foam cleaner.and when the car's dirt are loose and its cover in suds i shoot with water hose.im directly shooting at the ESC and motor and mine always run smooth and look mint.so about the water proof ability of the car i think its pretty good.and about the warranty coverage if the waterproofing fails our only way to find out is by calling horizon hobby or vaterra. tip:when washing car remove wheels from car as the water can go inside and absorbed by the foam tire insert.wheels will be heavy and rob u power.
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I used my CMM1000 to shred leaves this year. Raked them into 4" to 6" high piles, went over the piles with the mower with collection bag attached. Then raked 4" to 6" high piles again, and mowed over them a second time. Any leaves remaining after two passes were raked up the old-fashioned way :-)The bag fills up fairly quickly, so I had my wheelbarrow nearby and just kept dumping the shredded leaves from the bag into it. Had to keep making sure the chute between the blade and the collection bag was kept clear of debris too.I thought it worked pretty well. How did things work out for you?Regards,Mark Widmer (New Jersey, USA) I used my CMM1000 to shred leaves this year. Raked them into 4" to 6" high piles, went over the piles with the mower with collection bag attached. Then raked 4" to 6" high piles again, and mowed over them a second time. Any leaves remaining after two passes were raked up the old-fashioned way :-)The bag fills up fairly quickly, so I had my wheelbarrow nearby and just kept dumping the shredded leaves from the bag into it. Had to keep making sure the chute between the blade and the collection bag was kept clear of debris too.I thought it worked... » Read More I used my CMM1000 to shred leaves this year. Raked them into 4" to 6" high piles, went over the piles with the mower with collection bag attached. Then raked 4" to 6" high piles again, and mowed over them a second time. Any leaves remaining after two passes were raked up the old-fashioned way :-)The bag fills up fairly quickly, so I had my wheelbarrow nearby and just kept dumping the shredded leaves from the bag into it. Had to keep making sure the chute between the blade and the collection bag was kept clear of debris too.I thought it worked pretty well. How did things work out for you?Regards,Mark Widmer (New Jersey, USA) « Show Less
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I bought this vac to place in my sunroom to use in case of water spills when watering my plants. I have only used it a couple of times to clean up a water spill and have had no problem.
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Yes ! I love it although it would not use it on big branches This and the leaf blower are terrific.We have them for one year this will be our second year and I hope they do just as well
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It will definitely mulch the oak tree leaves with no problem. I have picked up a few small acorns with mine and it has shredded them, however, even with it's metal impeller, I don't know how well it will holdup if you were trying to mulch a lot of acorns, especially if they are large. Up to this point, I have had no problems with mulching leaves, small sticks or acorns. Sycamore leaves are larger than most oak leaves, including black oak, and the vac does a pretty good job of picking them up. Sometimes if you get a clump of leaves, you have to play with it a couple of seconds (put the end of the nozzle completely on the ground to maximize suction), but it will finally suck them in. Again, my previous experience had been with 7-amp models and the 12-amp model is a big improvement
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It will pick up small leaves but I think if there are going to be a lot of leaves you would have to pull it out and clear the filter now and then. The filter is a pull out tray so it's easy to do. I find the SharkVac does not alway pick up heavier items that might be sitting on the bottom however, so I usually go after those with the net.
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Yes, this is a blower/vac and I use it ONLY as a vac. Not particularly an ergonomic setup however. As for gutter use, you will need to buy a special long tube attachment that's hooked at the end for access to gutters. The vac is certainly powerful enough to handle DRY leaves, but I'm sure you would encounter some resistance with wet leaves, especially if caked together with silt.
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We have been very pleased with our unit. It works well with leaves. We live near a woody area and get lots of leaves. Can't really speak about sand, but I know that it does well picking up anything we have gotten in our pool.
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It will handle them, the vac function works very well and the mulching blade is durable. However it will be very noisy with the acorns being ground up! On the down side, the blowing function does not work well for anything heavier than dry leaves - the end of the nozzle is too small to allow a lot of air out.
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I'm unable to reply regarding bugs since my usage is for leaves specifically. It's terrific for that use.
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No it will not work welll with a large amount of leaves. This is a "light" duty blower. Very handy for small jobs but definitely not for a large pile of leaves.
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Yes it throws the leaves on the ground, its a great tool! I love it, has nice power aswell, try to use it before it rains, heavy wet leaves will take a little longer
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I've used the 4 HP unit to dry my larger SUV without issue. Its a well made unit. I did add wheel to the base unit.What also works as well if not better is a simple electric leaf blower. They generally have a tube extension on it and is easier to reach over the roof, etc.
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I've used the 4 HP unit to dry my larger SUV without issue. Its a well made unit. I did add wheel to the base unit. What also works as well if not better is a simple electric leaf blower. They generally have a tube extension on it and is easier to reach over the roof, etc.
838472
It does a good job on maple leaves, but it will be a lot of work--especially if they're wet. Like the previous reply, it has a small top...I would recommend a bigger shredder or a willingness to spend a lot of time at the task.
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Mine has done well through wet grass. Ran it several times after a rain, no issues.