[Everyone] Bray Electric

[R.C. Rodman]

I'm glad that Mike from Bray was able to diagnose and advise on lights...
As far as cordless v corded, I think there is a range of power options for
both. Battery operated might be the way to go, though they look more
expensive. I don't know of those with such a long life; You might start
with these two reliable sites that offer their picks:
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-leafblowers/
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/tools/22677068/best-cordless-leaf-blower
Rosamond



On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 3:51 PM Sara Crews via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> In meeting with Bray's estimator, Mike this morning, I found him to be
> extremely knowledgeable and most helpful in resolving several of the
> following needs for our exterior lights and the leaf blower:
>
> 1.  The photosensor at #344 is definitely out and an estimate for
> replacement, minus cost of the unit will be provided to us.
>
> 2.  There are two transformers (one at #406 and one at #410) for the low
> voltage garden lights.  The transformer plug at #410 had been
> disconnected.  Also, the photosensor had paint over the eye.   After Mike
> removed the paint from the eye and connected it to the electrical box,
> three of the five lights came on.  The wire had been cut between the first
> garden light nearest Drexel and the second one.  An estimate for repair
> will be submitted.
>
> 3.  Regarding installing receptacles at the globe exterior lights for the
> purpose of using an electrical blower, it would be counterproductive in
> doing so since there would be no electricity available during daylight
> hours due to the photosensor.  I inquired about installing an electrical
> outlet at #344 for the purpose of having a plug-in photosensor.  He
> strongly advised against it.  He said our current sensor is much more
> reliable over the plug-ins as they are cheaply designed and have to be
> replaced much more often.  The best I can recall, we've only replace the
> unit three times at the most - maybe two.
>
> 4.  I asked Mike's advice about battery-operated leaf blowers over
> electrical and gas- operated leaf blowers.  He said the battery-operated
> blowers are much more powerful than the electrical ones and are equally as
> powerful as gas ones, plus they are much quieter.  I inquired about the
> battery life.  Mike said they now have batteries on the market that will
> last from 4 hours up to 12 hours, which would amply service our needs
> during the leaf blowing season.
>
> Given the information re. #4, I believe we definitely should purchase a
> battery-operated blower.  If everyone is agreeable, I'll search the
> internet and provide several options.
>
> Lastly, I've asked Mike to include the above information in his estimate.
>
> Sara
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