Re: rec tech mower

On 4/15/2025 1:42 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

 If you don't like the engine noise from gasoline powered lawn mowing,
I suggest hearing protection:
<https://www.homedepot.com/b/Safety-Equipment-Ear-Protection-Ear-Muffs/N-5yc1vZclh9>

I've done that for years. Part of my responsibilities as  a plant engineer were reducing plant noise levels. This was when OSHA regulations were new, with new limits on in-plant decibel levels. That made me very aware of hearing damage due to noise. But I don't even like the effect of mower noise on neighbors.

Or, my might switch to a utility powered mower and a long 100ft
extension cord

As I mentioned earlier, I don't think that's practical due to the large number of "islands" of landscaping, among other things.
I think I need to find someone with a battery electric mower that's, say, five years old or more to see what their experience is like. In online forums I've seen complaints about full-charge range decreasing pretty quickly, and some complaints about needing batteries replaced as soon as three years.
BTW, the Kia EV, OTOH, reputedly suffers less than one percent drop in range per year, according to diagnostic tests that people have run. I've not noticed any drop at all, so far. It turns three years old in a couple days.
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- Frank Krygowski