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Re:How a small group of activists got gas-powered leaf blowe... by jakobegger on Sunday March 10, 2019 @06:41PM (#19355161)
Lithium-Ion batteries have a much longer lifetime than the old NiMH batteries, though. Haven't had much issues with electric power tools in the last couple of years.

And I'm not sure I agree with your assessment of the reliability of gas powered tools. Our lawn mower needed repairs frequently...

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Re:How a small group of activists got gas-powered leaf blowe... by geerlingguy on Sunday March 10, 2019 @09:48PM (#19356080)
The dratted carburetor... next time mine clogs again, I’m jumping to an electric. They’re finally wide and powerful enough that they’re better than gas for actually mowing.
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