Black & Decker BV2500 12 amp Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker BV2500 12 amp Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher
Customer Review: Blower/Vacuum review
Summary: 4 Stars
It seems to do what is advertised. As a blower, it works very good. In dry California, the vacuum raises a lot of dust, but that's to be expected.
Customer Review: Blown 2 motors already
Summary: 1 Stars
I'll start positive...
I loved the features and power of this blower. So far each unit I've had was great for about 2 months of heavy leaf season...
...then flames, smoke, and boom -- dead motor. Twice. Since the fan/vac is just hard plastic, if you suck up a small piece of mulch or too many sweet gum balls it just can't handle it. And if you're like me, you think there's a way to avoid it, but it's just too difficult. There's just no way to keep those things out of your leaf piles.
I wonder what I should get now... I'm hooked on the leaf/mulcher concept... if only they'd last more than a season!
Customer Review: Burned up in my hands after 3 uses.
Summary: 1 Stars
Well, I thought I received a good deal. But on my third use it literally burned up as I was useing it. Im bummed.Customer Review: Commutator end frame bushing failure
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm not that "enthusiastic" about picking up leaves from the 6 oaks on my property but I like this product overall. I've received one replacement under warranty already (a complete new one in the box)because BD won't spend an extra dollar to put a roller or ball bearing in the commutator end frame! They use a cheap, unlubricated brass(?)bushing that has worn out AGAIN on the replacement. The tool gets noisey, starts vibrating and exhibits sparks in the casing. I can replace the motor for about $22 but I find this most annoying. I've got other garden equipment that I've used for years without ANY repairs. C'mon B&D, upgrade!Customer Review: Could Have Been a LOT Better
Summary: 2 Stars
The Leaf Hog has promise, but the leaf collection system that "Deposits leaves directly in the can!" is poorly executed. It amounts to a hose attached to a nylon "cap" that one must fasten around his or her own garbage can. Because it is "one size fits all," it attaches with difficulty and is time consuming to effectively fasten. Further, using a nylon string, it must be cinched tightly enough to stay on. The locking device for cinching the string becomes clogged with dirt and debris, making it difficult to remove when one desires quick removal. Conversely, expect it to release unexpectedly and frequently, which I can assure you, it WILL do. Upon doing so, pulverized leaves will discharge everywhere. Most likely on YOU. Should you be hot/sweaty the leaves and debris will cling nicely. YUCK.
The product would be MUCH improved by selling it with a garbage can made SPECIFICALLY for the device, one in which the "Cap" was moulded and vented, and would thus snap on and off QUICKLY and STAY ON.