I use an Hardi 15lt back sprayer with a 3 sprayer attachment cost $220.
Cheers Peter
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I use an Hardi 15lt back sprayer with a 3 sprayer attachment cost $220.
Cheers Peter
Pressure Cleaners. They seem to have come down in price due to the high Aussie dollar. Has anyone tried the Karcher G4000 $2650.00 incl 16" rotary head? Or the B.A.R. 4013 around...
Frequency of Mows. Hold your ground vs Lose the customer?
Just recently a customer asked if I could come every 6 weeks during winter. I've got to admit there's not much to mow after 4 weeks so I...
The new Honda's have a bar that when released disengages the blades from spinning. I found this help full in the wet as I can clear the blockage without turning the mower off. My other older Honda...
Hi Fred,
I've been just concentrating on mowing. During peak season I get extra help to do this. As it back's off I'll just work on my own. Getting extra help at the right time can be a pain as are...
I just filled up the car and the mower fuel. $110 usually its $90. So I had no trouble telling a few clients that their mowing rates are going up. One guy said no so I told him go find someone...
I've been mulching 95% for 2 months. As the grass thickened the more cuttings were visible. Some complained so I now mow them up This means a remow of 25% to 90% . The average is in the middle. The...
So that's what happened to my longest post so far! DOH!
Are catchers going to be old hat? Is mulching the way of the future? Its seems that the newly released Honda 216 with standard mulching plug is saying just that! I've thought that its too hard to...
There are 20 kg bags available. I paid $80 recently. Plus the amount required is less than others, so less bulk. Spread rate is 1.6kg per 100sqm. Since my first post I've used Scotts several times. I...
DavidS,
What would you use then?
Any comments good or bad on nitraphoska?
I found a reconstructed [2 Y.O. ago] 8 x 5 for $1400.It was made by a retired Jims mowing bloke. He made it light but still well made. Sign writing cost $500. Now I'm looking very pro!
Cheers Peter
Steel Blue and Ascent are the only 2 Brands that have Podiatrist's stamp of approval. I have had a problem with my left heel.Plus I have to wear custom made insoles otherwise I'd be at the dole...
The other day a customer said last time he had a guy spray his dog got sick and the vet cost him $1,000. So he asked me if what I'm using is safe. I said it was. I asked the customer if he can...
Too Easy
I've seen a 3 Y.O. one a local mowie bought for $2,800. Plus on E Bay in Brisbane a trailer maufacturer is advertising basic Jim's style trailer from a price starting at $ 3,300.
So...
Wanted Ex Jims Trailer 8 x 5
No rust. I'm on the Sunshine Coast but will travel to Brissy to collect.
Send pic and details to spotxoz@yahoo.com.
Thanks Peter
Yes the Sunny Coast has plenty of water . Due to the new water grid they can drain our main dam to 10%! At present there are no restrictions but Gov rules may change in the near future.
Cheers...
Mulchers / Shredders,
Seeing so much greenery going to the tip is such a waste! Plus the council just put up the tip fees. I also regularly do back yard clean ups where most is small enough to be...
Hi Des,
Could you tell me what model pressure cleaner and rotary head you bought and what price. I 've been looking at some. I've been warned off buying from Ebay. Having the Honda motor is good but...
Hi Guys,
I've found in a previous thread a very detailed discussion on 216 mods. Arfa Brayne on 03 01 2009 has a great post on mods. Title Honda HRU216 modifications - What's yours?
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Hi Guys,
I've been going 3 months now. I've had some success in growing the number of customers. The leaflet drops helped. I 've also had some jobs from the 30 Real Estate Agents I've sent letters...
Hi Glenno,
Same here I worked for a Steel Business. Now 3 months on I'm fitter,happier and the new boss is the best! [ me ]. All the best. Peter. Sunny Coast Qld. [ not so sunny right now! ]