[Everyone] Bray Electric

[Sara Crews]

In researching on the web, I have found several powerful battery operated blowers that can for several hours.  These types of blowers will run between  $200-$350 and have a 5 year warranty.  We might want to think about an extended warranty.  It's my recommendation that we purchase a backup battery in the event the blower needs to run beyond the indicated hours.  Depending on the  size of the battery, they can cost from $100 up to $500 each. 

A few minutes ago, I spoke with a very knowledgeable employee at Ace Intown Hardware.  He will be emailing me some information within the next day or two, which I will pass onto you.

Sara

>     On 06/13/2022 4:02 PM R.C. Rodman via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
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>     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
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>     On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 3:51 PM Sara Crews via Everyone <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com mailto:everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com > wrote:
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>         > >         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:
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> >         1.  The photosensor at #344 is definitely out and an estimate for replacement, minus cost of the unit will be provided to us.
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> >         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.
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> >         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.
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> >         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.
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> >         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.
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> >         Lastly, I've asked Mike to include the above information in his estimate.
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> >         Sara
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