Comments on: My New Rechargeable Lawn Mower https://www.compostguy.com/lawn-care/my-new-rechargeable-lawn-mower/ Composting, Gardening, Sustainable Living Thu, 11 May 2023 13:30:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mark D https://www.compostguy.com/lawn-care/my-new-rechargeable-lawn-mower/comment-page-1/#comment-42362 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:11:06 +0000 https://www.compostguy.com/?p=90#comment-42362 I think that cordless lawn mowers are definitely the way to go. Definitely less hassle than gas powered mowers and a considerable reduction in emissions. Although I take your point that you can’t eliminate emissions completely.

]]> By: Mark https://www.compostguy.com/lawn-care/my-new-rechargeable-lawn-mower/comment-page-1/#comment-16148 Mon, 18 May 2009 02:59:05 +0000 https://www.compostguy.com/?p=90#comment-16148 You may find the battery is happier if you recharge it right after use. Most do not like to sit in a discharged state for a length of time, as well as being more subject to freeze damage when less than charged. A couple charge-discharge cycles will tell you if there has been any permanent damage. Also, even deep-cycle batteries prefer a less than full discharge before charging. They’re just more resistant to damage, not damage-proof. Winter your batteries over fully charged!

]]> By: William Fitzpatrick https://www.compostguy.com/lawn-care/my-new-rechargeable-lawn-mower/comment-page-1/#comment-16066 Wed, 13 May 2009 19:58:22 +0000 https://www.compostguy.com/?p=90#comment-16066 Just got one. What a sweet machine. The wheels even have hubcaps. Can’t wait to cut the grass again.

]]> By: Steve https://www.compostguy.com/lawn-care/my-new-rechargeable-lawn-mower/comment-page-1/#comment-15779 Sat, 02 May 2009 19:48:21 +0000 https://www.compostguy.com/?p=90#comment-15779 Just curious 1 year later how you like the mower? Like yours, my old gas mower just died as I was about to mow the lawn for the first time. Hate getting gas/oil, etc. so was thinking rechargeable. Only have a 40×110 lawn. Do you charge the mower after every mowing and just leave it on the charger for a week or two?

]]> By: Mark https://www.compostguy.com/lawn-care/my-new-rechargeable-lawn-mower/comment-page-1/#comment-2814 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:39:25 +0000 https://www.compostguy.com/?p=90#comment-2814 Rechargeable mowers make a lot of sense. Even if your electricity comes from a combustion plant, it is more efficient than the primitive technology in a typical mower engine. Most are still stuck at the old Ford flathead stage of the 1950s. And if you live near the Tennessee Valley or other hydropower sources, likely your juice has no emissions whatsoever. If your power provider gives the option, you can specify your power come from a renewable source. I can hardly wait for a decent rechargeable hybrid car and motorcycle.

]]> By: Red Icculus https://www.compostguy.com/lawn-care/my-new-rechargeable-lawn-mower/comment-page-1/#comment-1349 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:04:22 +0000 https://www.compostguy.com/?p=90#comment-1349 Gas mowers consume only small amounts of gas. They also require periodic maintenance. I am blessed to have a benevolent small engine guy in our town who keeps my mower purring like a kitten.

Gas or electricity- either one pumps pollution into the air, either before or after running.

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