With all the snow last year the East has taken a quantum leap in popularity all makes snow, but probably not a group just as the snow-powered electric fan. They do have some advantages compared to gas models in terms of weight, cost, ease of handling and storage (especially small ones). They are perfect for the border areas that normally receive suitable and intermittent light showers.
The ranking electrically-powered snowblower into two general categories: (1) the mostsmall ultra-light units, which are used to clear the stairs, terraces, courtyards and small bridges, and (2) machines that are in competition with single-stage gas.
Ultra-lights
These machines are easy to kg with a weight of about 12.5 pounds about 20 minutes. They are often called "electric paddle". It is clearly a band from 12 to 15 inches, in the snow no more than 4 or 5 inches (too many people use these units to clear the snow much deeper). They are easy to store and canhanging from a hook on the wall of a garage. These are the perfect tools for stairs and platforms, and small patios, walkways or short. The price of this ultra-light running by about $ 90 to $ 150.
I thought it might be a good idea to have one of these devices to be added to a larger snow blower for larger areas.
Comparable to single-stage machines
These electric-powered snow have larger engines - up to 15 amps - and can cut a swath up to 19 inches 12 inchesSnow. She has all the features of the larger gas phase models, such as: directional discharge chutes, ergonomic handles, large wheels, heavy body (although not as heavy as the gas models), exhaust good distance, and so on.
And of course do not require gas or oil, and will never experience the frustration of trying to break a rope starter motor to start a busy gas to below freezing. The obvious advantage over comparable gasModels is that there are no expensive oil change or tune-ups.
Of course, the drawback of this size are comparable electric fan is that it takes space than gas models, plus there is an electrical cable, which seems fairly often. The prices for these large electrical machines can be up to about $ 300.
Go Cordless
The giant of the group is interesting as a cordless model. It has two batteries in a battery with a run time 45-60Minutes on a single charge. These two phases blower Ariens 24 AMP. This machine cuts a strip of 24 inches to 20 inches of snow depth. Course is designed for the removal of heavy snow. It has six forward speeds and 2 reverse. This machine has all the advantages of electric models, as the workhorse of large capacity two-stage gas. Unfortunately, this device costs about $ 1,600, and is out of reach for many people.
On the other hand, this device requires moreStorage and repair costs can be high, especially if you give out and the batteries must be replaced. No one knows yet how much electricity is used to recharge the batteries, but they must be connected at all times to maintain a trickle charge. I'm not sure, Wireless snow plow is not the wave of the future.
Toy or tool?
Well, in my opinion, is the electric-powered snow thrower definitely a tool, although some of them seem to toys. But, like all tools,need to be used in areas for which they were intended. I know, I know that many people tell me about the piles of snow in the mountains, fighting with their snow guns recently - and certainly have a job ... But I think the work could be done more easily with the right tool for the right job.
