California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers
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Re: California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers
#2Perhaps there can be a different fuel? Phase these things out in a reasonable way?
That's a lot of gear needing to be replaced, and in many cases, replaced with far less effective equipment.
Re: California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers
#3Perhaps there can be a different fuel? Phase these things out in a reasonable way? That's a lot of gear needing to be replaced, and in many cases, replaced with far less effective equipment.
I haven’t read the law but usually these bans are announced ahead of time and are bans on purchases of new equipment. So they do result in gradual phase outs.
I read the article. The ban goes into effect in 3 years. And there is a carve out for zero emission gas ones too.
Seems entirely reasonable. The state of corded and even cordless tools is pretty solid these days with lithium ion and 48V batteries etc.
Re: California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers
#4Perhaps there can be a different fuel? Phase these things out in a reasonable way? That's a lot of gear needing to be replaced, and in many cases, replaced with far less effective equipment.
It's banning the sale of new equipment
Re: California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers
#5Perhaps there can be a different fuel? Phase these things out in a reasonable way? That's a lot of gear needing to be replaced, and in many cases, replaced with far less effective equipment.
The ban is for new sales, not for existing equipment.
Re: California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers
#6Perhaps there can be a different fuel? Phase these things out in a reasonable way? That's a lot of gear needing to be replaced, and in many cases, replaced with far less effective equipment.
It's banning the sale of new equipment
Are we going to see a Home Depot right across the border at every major highway (just like you do between Oregon and Washington)?
Re: California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers
#7Portland banned leafblowers...by city employees.
So all the private companies out there are still making everyone miserable at least once a week. Such obnoxious machines.
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#9I agree with all of this simply on grounds of noise pollution. My neighbor had been running a fucking 2 stroke pressure washer engine all weekend. I'm sure he thinks he's being helpful cleaning all that concrete that people drive on, but it's hell to live next to. At what point do you get to call the cops on someone for this?
Re: California moves toward ban on gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers
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