Al-Ko Jubilee + 2000

Advantages: Quieter than most I have tried
Disadvantages: none so far

...fractures, which allows access by micro-organisms and oxygen, and which will in turn accelerate the composting process. Giving the compost a turn from time to time completes the process and you will soon become the proud owner of one of nature’s greatest gifts. The easiest way to shred or break up your garden material is by using a “shredder”. Once the domain of the professional gardener, manufacturers have designed much smaller machines for the average garden. The design of these has improved over the years, and there is now a selection of fine models on the market. I am now onto my second shredder, the first having gone to that great compost heap in the sky after 10 years of faithful service. It was an AL-KO 1100S shredder and really deserved a review all to itself but as more modern machines have superseded it, and it is no longer... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, your lawn will be all the better for it.
Disadvantages: None come to mind.

..., nothing wrong with that but the 18 hole ones are green. The fitting is advertised as being durable, and long lasting, I see no reason to think otherwise. This sprinkler takes the standard "Hoselok" type fittings, which are far easier than the old Jubilee clips. It is self supporting, so does not require pinning down. Tip:- Always drain & stow away for the winter, and these sprinklers will last you many years. They cover a fair section of lawn, although not 180 square meters as the adverts say. The area covered is of course square or slightly oblong, which is better than using a "normal" sort of rose giving a circular pattern. Your grass will benefit from this treatment, so why not treat yourself, I can thoroughly recommend it. I do appreciate that this review is a little short, there is only so much I can say about it. Please feel free... Read review

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Advantages: sturdy,reliable,easy to get new bulbs.
Disadvantages: none.

...I had a lovely pond of 3500 gallons, but the water in it was the colour of pea soup (mucky green), not very nice and not compatible with viewing my collection of fish. So I bought a Yamitsu 30watt UV sterilizer in the summer of 1997, which cost me £79, although slightly underpowered, (as it is recommended to have 10watts per 1000 gallons) it was the most I wanted (or could afford) to shell out, as I was doubtful if it would clear the troublesome green water. Installation was started the next morning, this entailed the cutting of one of the pipes from the pump, and fitting the uv unit in-line on this cut pipe, using the supplied stepped hosetails, I had to supply my own jubilee clips to complete this. The unit must be sheltered from the worst of the elements, mine is covered by some old pond liner. It has to be plugged into the mains... Read review

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