Cordless blower

[Shakabruddah808]

Greetings once again!

I am thinking of getting a Ryobi cordless leaf blower and using it to help dry my car after washing. Granted, reviewers state that the battery does not last very long, but I'll only be using it to blow excess water out of various nooks and crannies.

One+ 18 Volt 120 mph Cordless Blower without Battery and Charger-P2105 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202556447/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=ryboi+cordless+blower&storeId=10051#.UJlwEIXWRaU)

What do you guys think?

:confused:

[Finemess]

I've never had luck out of a cordless blower. And replacement batteries are crazy $$$. I keep a 7 amp Craftsman blower and 40' cord inside the garage just for car/truck drying.

[dcjredline]

First thing I think is "how much is the battery and charger gonna cost on top of the $40"?

I bought a small wall hanging shop vac for $30 from Lowes to dry off vehicles here at home, and use it on the road for vacuuming and drying. I think its a much better solution.

[Rsurfer]

Greetings once again!

I am thinking of getting a Ryobi cordless leaf blower and using it to help dry my car after washing. Granted, reviewers state that the battery does not last very long, but I'll only be using it to blow excess water out of various nooks and crannies.

One+ 18 Volt 120 mph Cordless Blower without Battery and Charger-P2105 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202556447/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=ryboi+cordless+blower&storeId=10051#.UJlwEIXWRaU)

What do you guys think?

:confused:
Get the Makita cordless blower..you better be sitting down when you look at the price.

[Shakabruddah808]

I've never had luck out of a cordless blower. And replacement batteries are crazy $$$. I keep a 7 amp Craftsman blower and 40' cord inside the garage just for car/truck drying.

Unfortunately I live in a condo that does not allow any washing or waxing, so I have to do all detailing off property. And even if they did allow detailing, there's no exterior power outlets or hose access.


First thing I think is "how much is the battery and charger gonna cost on top of the $40"?

I bought a small wall hanging shop vac for $30 from Lowes to dry off vehicles here at home, and use it on the road for vacuuming and drying. I think its a much better solution.

I already own two almost-new ni-cad batteries and they were about $40 for the pair and have a great 2-year warranty. I already have the charger so no big deal there. Got the original batteries and charger as part of a combo drill/driver and flashlight.

The missus is thinking of selling our condo and getting a house. Can you imagine the hog heaven I'd be in because we'll have covered parking, electrical outlets and water hoses??? Oh my goodness gracious me!

That Lowe's Shop Vac you just mentioned. Corded or cordless?

[Shakabruddah808]

Get the Makita cordless blower..you better be sitting down when you look at the price.

Wassup, Ron! Yes, pretty much all Makita products are expensive. Wish I had the budget for something really high quality, instead of always having to settle for something more affordable. 'Sides, the missus is gonna bust a gut when she sees what I REALLY want to purchase. (She's the CFO) She controls the money. I jump when she snaps her fingers. LOL

*Sigh* So many detailing products, so little money.

:laughing:

[GS2011]

I've used a Toro "Super Blower" (corded) for over 15 years and its still going strong. I think it was less than $100 back when I bought it, so feel like I definitely have gotten my money's worth.

[07gtcs]

Get one from Sears, then when you and the Mrs. get a house, it will serve for more than drying your car and you'll both be happy.

[Shakabruddah808]

Get one from Sears, then when you and the Mrs. get a house, it will serve for more than drying your car and you'll both be happy.

I was thinking of that, but I like the fact that my present batteries will work in any Ryobi 18 volt cordless tool.

Thanks for the advice, though!

[Shortspark]

Here is the cordless blower I use:

Amazon.com: Black & Decker NS118 18-Volt Cordless Electric Broom Hard Surface Sweeper: Patio, Lawn & Garden (http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-NS118-Cordless-Electric/dp/B0001Q2EMK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352240150&sr=8-1&keywords=black+and+decker+cordless+blower)

It works just fine. The replacement batteries are $35 but you can find similar ones that will fit at Harbor Freight. You must modify the connection to fit the B&D tool and charger but there are lots of youtube videos to show you how. I've done it, it is an easy modification and they work well. The Harbor Freight battery is just fifteen bucks and even less with their coupons:

18 Volt Drill Battery - Drillmaster Drill Batteries at Harbor Freight (http://www.harborfreight.com/18-volt-battery-67029.html).

[GTPpilot]

I have the Ryobi and it works ok on a well sealed car where the water flies off easily. My corded blower works alot better though. However if nooks, crannies, trim etc. are your main concern it would be fine. It is fairly cheap and very handy in my opinion. If you have other Ryobi tools you probably have a bigger battery which lasts plenty long.

[Johny B]

I've bought a Toro leaf blower model 51609 from HD and it does the job very well with adjustable blower speeds.
Johny

[dcjredline]

Unfortunately I live in a condo that does not allow any washing or waxing, so I have to do all detailing off property. And even if they did allow detailing, there's no exterior power outlets or hose access.



I already own two almost-new ni-cad batteries and they were about $40 for the pair and have a great 2-year warranty. I already have the charger so no big deal there. Got the original batteries and charger as part of a combo drill/driver and flashlight.

The missus is thinking of selling our condo and getting a house. Can you imagine the hog heaven I'd be in because we'll have covered parking, electrical outlets and water hoses??? Oh my goodness gracious me!

That Lowe's Shop Vac you just mentioned. Corded or cordless?

Corded sorry.

[Shakabruddah808]

I have the Ryobi and it works ok on a well sealed car where the water flies off easily. My corded blower works alot better though. However if nooks, crannies, trim etc. are your main concern it would be fine. It is fairly cheap and very handy in my opinion. If you have other Ryobi tools you probably have a bigger battery which lasts plenty long.

I know that it does not have enough power or battery life to dry my whole car, but at least it'll last long enough to get excess water out of the crevices. It's really annoying to have those little drops when I'm trying to wax.

Just added the Ryobi leaf blower to my Xmas wishlist. And I can actually use it for its intended purpose of blowing leaves off my back patio and front walkway. Will wonders never cease?

Hmmm. Isn't there a special giveaway concerning wishlists?

:props:

[KneeDragr]

Ive got a cordless one, but I keep it out where I store my Vette, to blow off dust, or if I wash it out there. Its very weak compared to a corded one.