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05-30-2022, 06:51 PM | #1 |
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100' 12-gauge extension cord
I bought a Greenworks dethatcher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030BG1HM...t_details&th=1
Don't laugh. It has very good reviews. I paid $75 for it. Guess how much a 100' 12-gauge extension cord costs for this machine? That's right---$75 to $100. Any cheaper sources for extension cords? For 100', would 14-gauge work? Last edited by SailinAway; 05-31-2022 at 05:20 AM. |
05-30-2022, 08:39 PM | #2 |
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Ever been to JR's Discount on Route 104, New Hampton, not too far from Exit 23, or to the Quonset Hut on Route 25 in Rumney. Both could have it for less.
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a little less than $75 if Thursday delivery will work
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05-31-2022, 11:50 AM | #5 |
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I've concluded (from Amazon reviews and manufacturer's specs) that 14-gauge would be OK for this machine. 10 amps, 100'.
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Extension cord: The cheapest 14-gauge extension cords I found: Harbor Freight Gilford: Vanguard 50’ $25 100’ $45 Walmart: Hypertough 50’ $26.83 100’ $47 Lowes: Utilitech 50’ $33.48 100’ $47 Home Depot: more expensive I'm going to get two 50' cords because they're easier to handle and more convenient for jobs close to the house. |
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Unless your lawn is horrible right now, you should wait until fall or you will be exposing fresh soil to crabgrass seeds. Thatch and core aerate then overseed late summer.
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I also have a (misguided?) hope that if I dethatch right now I will be able to rout out tent caterpillar larvae before they go up my walnut trees?? They have caused severe damage for the last couple of years and one of the trees is showing signs of distress. Walnut trees are toxic to all vegetation except moss. There is thick moss under the trees and apparently the caterpillars really like moss. |
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I recall seeing rotary lawn mower blades with spring extensions that were supposed to de-thatch as you mowed. I don't cut grass anymore, so haven't paid attention. With a vacuum mower the clippings go into the bag/basket and don't form thatch. I use those clippings in flower and vegetable gardens for mulch, so no weeding. Over the winter the clippings decompose and add nitrogen to the soil when it gets tuned over in the spring. Don't use grass clippings if there has been any sort of recent anti-weed treatment.
The guys who cut the grass also aerate which I believe helps. |
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Years ago. Had new septic system with pump. Disgusted with price of underground wire. Went to hardware store and purchased an orange extension cord to wire house to pump. Yes, he buried it. |
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Dethached an area of the lawn 2-3 weeks ago. Scarified and seeded with Scotts Northeast. Water by hose at 9am and irrigation at 5pm. Looking pretty good. There is an area with crabgrass coming and I tx. with Weed Stop.
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