ArlyA
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I tested soaked string (was soaked for 48 hours) in the same head as dry string. Made no difference in longativity.
Weed wacker - extending string life
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I have not seen it myself but a spool lasts a couple of months here and stored in a cool walk to daylight basement… might help on older stock?
My favorite head the Tanaka Brain never needed bumping and was auto feed…
As the string got shorter the speed increased and the higher speed overcame the feed latch to feed new line…
My favorite head the Tanaka Brain never needed bumping and was auto feed…
As the string got shorter the speed increased and the higher speed overcame the feed latch to feed new line…
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I have 2 weed wackers, one with string and one with the Stihl PolyCut adapter and blades. I also store the spare blades in water.
Anything that eats string or blades gets sprayed.
Anything that eats string or blades gets sprayed.
Amazon.com : Strimmer Head for STIHL POLYCUT 6-3 FS38 FS40 FS45 FS46 FS50 Wear-Resisting : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Amazon.com : Strimmer Head for STIHL POLYCUT 6-3 FS38 FS40 FS45 FS46 FS50 Wear-Resisting : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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