Having owned an electric broom (11amp), electric snow thrower, and gas snow
blower, I found that the key to successful snow removal is to keep the rpms
high, i.e., thicker/heavier snow requires slower forward motion. Of course,
the smaller models just will not cut deep snow removal as well as the bigger
models (although I've used the broom on 2 feet of snow by taking off 6"
layers at a time -- royal pain in the back). I've kept the broom and gas
blower.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Anyone ever try an electric snowlower?
Not the Mickey Mouse little 'brooms', but the bigger 12 amp model that
resembles a small 5 hp. I see Toro makes a model 1800.
My city lot only has 40' of sidewalk. but I have a 10' wide driveway and
about 30' of wheelchair ramp for my mother.


Well, if you have lots of wet, heavy snow, you need a dual stage
thrower. Dunno if the electric will do the job. Find a place that'll let
you try it out on the snow...

"Franko" wrote in message
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Having owned an electric broom (11amp), electric snow thrower, and gas
snow
blower, I found that the key to successful snow removal is to keep the
rpms
high, i.e., thicker/heavier snow requires slower forward motion. Of
course,
the smaller models just will not cut deep snow removal as well as the
bigger
models (although I've used the broom on 2 feet of snow by taking off 6"
layers at a time -- royal pain in the back). I've kept the broom and gas
blower.

I made the mistake of visiting a showroom with a few beers in my belly and
bought the Toro 1800 on impulse. Time will tell if it's worth while. I
don't need to clear large areas in a hurry, as I live on a small city lot
and am retired. As long as it's no slower than shovelling, I'll be happy.
The big consideration is placement of the snow. Not many places to throw it
and as the banks get higher, the scoup is harder to dump.