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Among the many devices designed to help the gardener-gardener, and just the owner of a country house, very interesting units, called blowers or garden vacuum cleaners, have appeared relatively recently. They were originally invented primarily to help in collecting leaves and other plant debris in the fall, in order to facilitate the work of putting the site in order before winter. But the devices turned out to be very versatile in their application - witty owners have adapted to use blowers all year round - both in winter to clean the paths and roofs from snow, and to dry cars after washing so that they do not have streaks left on them, and even to light a fire in country stoves or B-B-Q.
The owners of various workshops use them to clean their workplaces, blowing off wood and metal sawdust and other debris. Blowers, like most devices that serve humans, are produced with two types of engines: electric and gasoline. And even if you have power outages at your dacha, the gasoline unit will come to your aid at any moment. In addition, it is not tied to an electrical outlet and is highly mobile. Such is, for example, champion blower gb 226. Despite its compactness and relatively low weight, about 4 kg without fuel, this blower is capable of delivering a powerful jet of air that sweeps away even small solid particles, not to mention leaves and twigs. Resourceful people use it even to inflate balloons.
Blowers and their classification
If you go into almost any store of modern gardening equipment, then the abundance of the presented models, including blowers, usually scatters your eyes. How can you navigate even a little in this abundance and understand what you specifically need? It should be understood that there are several classifications of blowers. First, they differ in the type of construction and, as a consequence, the coverage of the area that they can clean. A distinction is made here between the following blower categories:
- Handheld models are designed for cleaning small areas and are usually fairly short-lived. These blowers are quite lightweight and compact and are most suitable for those who have a small area in use that requires regular maintenance.
- Knapsack blowers, as the name implies, are worn on the shoulders and allow you not to be limited in freedom of movement and move quite long distances without much stress.
- Wheel blowers are exclusively professional products that are used in large industrial facilities, parks, nature reserves and so on.
Also blowers differ according to the type of motor used. Electric models are very easy to use, since they are lightweight, small in size, do not require special technical knowledge, and all modes and speeds are switched on and off in the most elementary way - by pressing a button or switch. In addition, electric blowers are virtually silent and environmentally friendly.The main disadvantage of an electric blower is its attachment to the power grid, since even in terms of power, some models are almost as good as gasoline ones. The main advantage of gasoline blowers is their power and mobility - they can cope with almost any of the most difficult cleaning tasks. And they can be used in a wide variety of inaccessible places, including those where there is no trace of electricity. Well, the disadvantages of gasoline blowers are exactly the same as for all devices with gasoline engines: they make a lot of noise and poison the environment with exhaust gases.
Cordless Blowers seem like a compromise between gasoline and electric, because they combine the main positive qualities of both. But not power.
Blowers Champion
In modern times, not every company can boast of a good ratio of the quality of materials used and assembly to the cost of finished products. Usually, the prices for the products of well-known brands, known for their quality, are overpriced to the point of impossibility. Although the assembly can be carried out in the same China, and even the goods of world famous companies are not insured against breakdowns and malfunctions. Champion products are famous, first of all, for their low cost, but thanks to the use of high-quality and wear-resistant components, they remain quite competitive with the world leaders in gardening and household equipment.
So any electric blower or Champion gasoline will have good performance, long service life and a very reasonable price. Therefore, further we will consider the main models of the Champion company in more detail.
Petrol models
Gasoline-powered blowers are available from Champion in a wide range. Below is a comparative table of the main most common models of this type with their technical characteristics.
| Champion gb226 | Champion gbr333 | Champion gbr357 | Champion gbv326s | Champion ps257 | |
| Construction type | manual | knapsack | knapsack | Manual with shoulder strap | knapsack |
| power, kWt | 0,75 | 0,9 | 2,5 | 0,75 | 2,5 |
| Weight, kg | 5 | 7 | 9,2 | 7,8 | 9,5 |
| Air flow speed, m / s | 50 | 60 | 99,4 | ||
| Maximum production, cub.m / h | 612 | 800 | 1080 | 612 | By water -182 l / h by air - 900-1200 |
| Available modes | blowing | blowing | blowing | Blowing, suction, grinding | Blowing, spraying |
| Engine displacement, cubic cm | 26 | 32,6 | 56,5 | 26 | 56,5 |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 0,5 | 0,65 |
The first model - the Champion GB226 blower was already mentioned at the beginning of the article - is distinguished by sufficient power, but at the same time it is light in weight and relatively easy to handle. One full filling of the gas tank can successfully work for more than one hour. In addition, the engine of this model is specially protected against dust ingress.
The Champion gbr333 blower has more power and, accordingly, an even higher air flow rate. Actually, in all respects, it surpasses the previous model and already pretends to be called a blower for professionals. It is not for nothing that many utility workers and professional gardeners opt for this particular model.
In addition, the blower body is made of impact-resistant plastic and can last for a long time.
The next model - the Champion gbr357 blower - in all its characteristics is a classic representative of the professional class of tools. In addition to the above technical characteristics, this blower has a large translucent tank that allows you to control the fuel level.Its air tube can be adjusted in length and ends with a convenient, expanded nozzle. All control of the Champion gbr357 is concentrated in one handle, which allows you to operate the blower with one hand.
That is, it additionally has the functions of sucking up plant debris and crushing it. So at the exit you can get ready-made material for forming a compost heap or for mulching tree trunks. The much greater weight of the Champion gbv 326s comes with additional suction parts. But, thanks to the shoulder strap and the balanced center of gravity of the unit, working with it is not tiring.
Finally, the most interesting movement is the Champion ps257. According to the documents, this unit is called a gasoline knapsack sprayer, although in appearance it looks very much like a blower. Indeed, its main advantage is the design itself, which allows the device to be used as a blower. Moreover, the power of the air flow is quite consistent with professional blowers - up to 100 m / s. The Champion ps257 is capable of picking heaps and sweeping wet leaves off the lawn. Thus, you get a unit with several professionally performed functions at once.
Reviews on the work of gasoline blowers
Feedback on the operation of the blowers is interesting and optimistic, which shows the interest in these units and their relevance.
Electric models
Among the models powered by electricity, the Champion eb4510 blower seems to be the most worthy representative. First of all, it is small in size and weighs only 3.2 kg, which makes working with it not at all burdensome. With an electric motor of 1 kW, the outlet air speed reaches 75 m / s, which is comparable to professional models. Most importantly, the Champion eb4510 electric blower is also a garden vacuum cleaner, as it can not only blow out a stream of air, but also suck leaves and small twigs from the ground. For this, the complete set includes an extensive waste container with a capacity of 45 liters, made of durable synthetic material. It can be easily removed and cleaned. For ease of use, the tube end of the Champion eb4510 is equipped with special support wheels. With the overall low weight of the machine, these castors make cleaning a pleasure. On top of that, the blower has an air speed switch, which is very convenient for working in different modes.
Conclusion
Blowers are interesting and useful devices that will facilitate the work of any owner of a personal plot. And, given the modern variety of choices, almost anyone can choose a model for themselves according to their needs and financial capabilities.
