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My autonomous lawn mower thread/blog

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  • #5492
    Dazed2020
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭Dazed2020


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123682531#Comment_123682531

    Just messaged them and they offered 24 blades and told me to use a travel adaptor. I asked what happens if, after being exposed to rain and outdoors, the adaptor shorts, the charger catches fire, burns down my house and kills my family.

    The person on chat said they'll escalate it. But I checked the UK site, which sells it with UK plugs, and they're out of stock.



  • #5493
    FastFullBack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,493 ✭✭✭FastFullBack


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123682739#Comment_123682739

    Yup that's the annoying back and forth I got. Keep pushing, keep escalating and eventually they will agree. Also push and ask for free garage for the inconvenience caused :)



  • #5494
    Dazed2020
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭Dazed2020


    That's the plan, cheers.

    Is this the case for most Mammotion users? That they received European plugs. Anyone else in the same boat?



  • #5495
    aireng
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭aireng


    Inavi beta is available for Luba 2 in ireland



  • #5496
    Dazed2020
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭Dazed2020


    Not sure what's allowed on here but I'm selling my Worx Landroid L2000, having upgraded to a Luba.

    The landroid is a year and half old, and I have 2 base stations, upgraded wheels, additional off limits feature and plenty of pegs, wire, connectors etc.

    I'm based in East Cork if anyone wants to PM me. I'll be putting it on done deal in the next day or so but wanted to give post here first.



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  • #5497
    Mango Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,192 ✭✭✭Mango Joe


    Hi All, for any of you who would service or repair your machines yourselves - where are you buying your Husqvarna spare parts online?

    Atkins.ie are about the best I can see.

    I need a few bits so it might get a bit expensive - Therefore I might consider using a European Company and waiting a few more days if its cheaper.



  • #5498
    denismc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,577 ✭✭✭denismc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123701741#Comment_123701741

    I just use Atkins as prices for parts don't vary that much and their service is quick.

    I also have used a website call gpl-shop.

    https://www.gplshop.co.uk/shop?funk=inst_val_sprak&Land=IE&Valuta_ID=EUR

    For anyone that wants to service their wheel motors there's a Swedish company that sells replacement gear sets for Husqvarna and Gardena mowers, which is cheaper than buying a whole new motor .

    https://www.klipparservice.se/english/home_eng.php


  • #5499
    vidapura
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 779 ✭✭✭vidapura


    Id say this question has been asked a load of times.. but just wondering in light of the above mentioned sites and Atkins lookin for €7.30 for delivery of 9 blades.. where do people buy blades for their Husqvarna automowers? (430X)
    Thanks..



  • #5500
    denismc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,577 ✭✭✭denismc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123704242#Comment_123704242

    I just get generic blades from Amazon.



  • #5501
    MBSnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭MBSnr


    I buy these Flymo blades, which are actually branded Husqvarna... (They are all the same company). I've stopped using the endurance blades as they just clog up and lose the ability to turn and use the other cutting edge.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flymo-5952866-01-Robotic-Blade/dp/B07LCGKQG1

    They were 18 GBP on Amazon for me.



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  • #5502
    vidapura
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 779 ✭✭✭vidapura


    Jeez.. they are showing up as €34 for me… and they don't look the same as the ones I use normally.. which are fully rectangular with the hole in the centre.. might not be compatible with the 430X ?



  • #5503
    Mango Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,192 ✭✭✭Mango Joe


    I bought a large box of generic blades on Amazon 3 or 4 years ago cheap as chips that also came with a huge bag of the bolts.

    Its really nice to be able to replace both on a whim and the quality and experience has been great.



  • #5504
    Blues14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭Blues14


    hi all wondering if someone could point me in the right direction I have a stihl imow rmi 632p that’s not charging I rang Gerry croffey in Galway and he said it’s the the controll panel on the docking station problem with that it cost €350 euro thats just over the phone not inspected he said his 99% sure that’s the problem does anyone know where I can get it cheaper by any chance



  • #5505
    sligopaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭sligopaul


    https://lawnmowerpartsonline.ie/categories/automower

    Delivery free over e10 spent , would need to check if competitive on price. I also use Amazon for blades ( Stihl imow)



  • #5506
    sligopaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭sligopaul


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123715844#Comment_123715844

    how old is your IMOW , mine was faultless for 5 seasons and coming to the end of the 5th season it starting dying not long after charging, a new battery was provided and its been fine since ( 2 seasons on ) . that was the princely sum of 400 yoyos.

    I would say there are providers in Germany if you can find them



  • #5507
    Blues14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭Blues14


    I bought it off a guy that brought a few in from Germany but it was brand new this is it’s 2nd season was going perfect but the last day I noticed it wasn’t charging.if you press the ok button on the actual robot the charging icon will come and go and then if you let the screen go blank it will say charging failure



  • #5508
    Mango Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,192 ✭✭✭Mango Joe


    For anyone who is at 4 years plus running time I would advise on buying your spare battery pack now and swapping it out.

    I had wrongly assumed that performance would slowly degrade - But mine died suddenly leaving me stranded, currently waiting for 2 X replacement batteries to ship from Germany for €77 rather than paying €155 for just one Husqvarna official one.

    I'm chancing a 3mAh battery which will either work perfectly with 50% longer cutting time….. Or will end in tears. Ordered a standard 2mAh battery too in case…. I will let you all know how it goes.

    Grass is growing like a meadow in the meantime, will have to lower myself to borrowing a mower from a Neighbour and doing a Peasant cut - Shudder 😕😁



  • #5509
    MBSnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭MBSnr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123705774#Comment_123705774

    They are compatible as they are Husqvarna blades.

    The rectangle ones are Endurance blades. Hard carbon steel edge.

    These Flymo are the exact same as the Husqvarna standard blades that can be purchased. They are even branded with the Husqvarna symbol but being Flymo I paid less. They are fractionally less hard than the endurance blades but I find them better, as the endurance for me get stuck and don't spin to use the other edge.

    However, as you say, they have jumped in price, so the benefit of them being cheaper and replaced slightly more often has lessened...

    So as others have said, buy a generic set from Amazon and even if you are changing them more often, you are still getting better value than the branded Husqvarna ones.



  • #5510
    vidapura
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 779 ✭✭✭vidapura


    Thanks for all that. Appreciate it.

    I was ordering some crap from Temu and spotted blades purportedly for the 430X for six bucks.. ordered them, not losing a lot if they aren't good..



  • #5511
    k mac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 675 ✭✭✭k mac


    My husqvarna 430x is shortly going to the dump to be replaced by a ride on…its on its 7th season, no bother until last year could not praise it enough. then the transformer and ECP went and had to be changed, cost about 600 but still thats ok still happy enough with it. This year is a different story it has been a disaster. A few problems again such as having to change the battery again i don't mind that it was due to be replaced, a few other small parts went. I suppose between this year and last year i have spent 1100 euros on it. My big problem is i keep getting no loop signals when there is no break. I have given days on end ripping up the cable and installing new cable even though there is no break, and it might work for about 3 days until same thing again. For example i gave all day last Friday pulling up and installing cable, got the green light and worked away until Monday morning and gone again. Gave all Monday evening and a while Tuesday morning again replacing another section of cable (that there was no break in) to get a green light, and now this morning no loop signal again !!! The hassle of having to spend the weekend again at the same thing.

    I do all the checks using a radio, connect one of the guide wires to the terminal and get a green light suggested the problem is in one section, try this later i might not get a green. Use a piece of cable and touched the terminals and get a green suggesting there is nothing wrong with the unit itself, its absolutely infuriating.



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  • #5512
    Dazed2020
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭Dazed2020


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123724531#Comment_123724531

    I was the same as you, albeit my wire breaks were my own doing (changed the layout of the garden multiple times, so had dozens on connections).

    I upgraded to a Luba but would still recommend a wired mower to anyone with a fairly simple, small lawn they don't plan to change over time.

    Any reason you're going for a ride on rather than a wireless robot?



  • #5513
    k mac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 675 ✭✭✭k mac


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123725230#Comment_123725230

    Just experience has made me lose faith in the robot. At least with a ride on if something goes wrong easy to bring it down to a local guy who can diagnose the problem and fix it quickly



  • #5514
    ptogher14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 211 ✭✭ptogher14


    My father has a 430x and had issues with a loop break. It turned out to be a dodgy connection for the loop wire at the back of the base. May be worth checking out.



  • #5515
    celtic_oz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,751 ✭✭✭celtic_oz


    The Luba 2 AWD 3000X is currently on sale for €2,299 is this a legit good sale price ?



  • #5516
    Simi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Simi


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123729439#Comment_123729439

    It's the cheapest I've seen it. Gonna pull the trigger. Don't forget to give your email for the extra €50 off. (You may need to open the page in incognito to trigger the pop up.)



  • #5517
    pajoguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 923 ✭✭✭pajoguy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123734667#Comment_123734667

    Thats a great price. I paid €3200 for the 5000AWD last year as the 3000AWD was not available.

    The 3000AWD last year was €2999



  • #5518
    LubaDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭LubaDriver


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123729439#Comment_123729439

    Remember this is essentially an end of season sale. So if you're the kind that wants the latest model, don't be disappointed when they arrive out with a new model in a few months.

    Also be sure you are happy with the features that it has on the day you buy as the company tend not to add additional features to anything other than the current latest model (although I understand they have promised to roll out some new features to last year's customers at some point).



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