423 - Observations after a week with KRESS Commercial

·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

After mowing eight lawns, the KRESS mower's first battery still had 27% charge remaining.

The episode begins with host Julio Tomei welcoming listeners and providing updates, including a reminder about Equip Expo discount tickets. He then discusses the severe drought conditions in his area on Canada's West Coast, which have led to water restrictions and forced him to skip mowing some lawns. Julio shares an anecdote about a city counselor who reported a neighbor illegally watering daily, highlighting a pattern of non-compliance in affluent neighborhoods. The core of the episode is a detailed review of his first week using KRESS Commercial battery-powered equipment: a 21-inch mower, a 16.5-inch string trimmer, and a prosumer handheld blower. He tested these during his regular routes, noting the drought meant less grass but the same property coverage. Julio was surprised by the battery life; the mower's 11 amp-hour 'suitcase' battery lasted through eight lawns with 27% remaining, and nearly a full Wednesday route of 10-12 equivalent properties. The trimmer with a 4 amp-hour battery mirrored this performance. The 850 CFM blower, using a 5 amp-hour battery, lasted 15 lawns on a single charge. He discusses equipment specifics: the trimmer's three power settings and variable trigger, the mower's two-speed settings and non-variable self-propel, and the blower's four-speed dial and turbo button. Julio notes initial adjustment periods for the trimmer's weight and the controls' feel, emphasizing muscle memory. He also mentions a breaker tripping when using the rapid charger alongside other garage appliances. The episode concludes with Julio acknowledging the test conditions aren't ideal due to the drought but promises future updates in different seasons.

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