Has anyone used this or any other rake to remove snow from a year round sunbrella type(cloth material)?
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Elisabeth I purchased this rake some time ago... I would not personally use it on any material softer than a roof... It is made of aluminum with a strong edge. You should be able to modify the rake by putting a some type of plastic type adhesive tape along the edge to protect the cloth material.
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I have recently removed snow 10-12 inches deep of my neighbors roof. Because of the way the unit is designed the cutting blade went through the drifts no problem. I had people stopping and watching 10 feet of 10-12 inch slide off the roof like butter. I was concerned at first with how deep the snow was. This handle both the whole house and his garage quickly and with ease. I've used it several times. It gets five out of five stars from me.
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Check out some of the (other manufacturer's) rakes that have 2 small rollers on each end of the blade. They are made to protectshingled roofs and may do less damage to your panels
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I have found it to work very well on all surfaces. I and a Pro Handler and show breeder of boxers and this rake is one of the best I have found in the 40 years I have been doing this.
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Not very good. This snow blower is better for lighter freshly fallen snow. Wet or heavy snow is difficult or impossible to remove with this product. You will need a heavy duty gas snow blower or a snow plow for that stuff.
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i have not tried the dethatcher on the new mantis tiller yet so unable to answer your question. have use the tiller a few times in garden -small space- and it works well there. sorry i can't be more helpful.
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That's a two part answer! It is heavy duty, not really. However if you are talking about being able to get the snow off, then it works perfectly. Snow is not the problem. The issue is if there is wet snow, sleet or rain. When water gets between the material and the car or wind shield, it will freeze there. At that point you have a greater chance for the material to rip. I have found that if you take a warm cup of water and pour it over the spots that have frozen, then you are in good shape and it will come off easier. Simply, if you know that it will just snow, then use it! You'll have no issues. If it is any other type of precipitation, then use with caution or use the warm water trick. Overall, it works for me and I am happy with it.
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well you would get it done faster with this rake. I use it on a 150+ Saint Bernard and LOVE IT. Best rake I have ever owned. I think they make a smaller one but these aren't huge to begin with.edit - I checked this is the only size they make. it is great and easy to clean - I would get it.
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Oh yea! That is exactly what I used it for in the fall. Got rid of weeds, grass, insects, leaves and most anything else that is incapable of surviving in a 1500 degree Fahrenheit environment. I also used it on the brick sidewalk and asphalt drive this winter to melt away the annoying ice that cannot be dislodged by using a shovel or pick ax for that matter.
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A great snow tool. The metal strip will break off eventually and that is the ONLY part you can buy directly from Suncast. Eventually, my entire scoop wore out and I called Suncast to see if I could just buy a new scoop, as the handle is fine. Nope. They don't sell directly (except the metal front strip repair kit) to customers nor the scoop part.
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I have used my Makita blower several times to blow light, fluffy snow off of my driveway, deck and car. It works quite well on snow up to maybe an inch and a half. You can blow deeper snow but it just blows a narrow swath and takes quite a while to do a large area.
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I either empty the Rake & Go onto the street, or onto a tarp, and then into a garbage bag. The Rake & Go is a great piece of equipment. We use it all year long.
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I use Windex. It works wonderfully on the glass and the metal. My unit is on my screened porch. It does get an occasional snow drift in the heart of the winter. I do cover the unit with 55 gallon plastic leaf bag to protect it from the cold and snow. It still looks new.
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It will cut through thick styrofoam like butter. I would say yes it would probably cut sunbrella fabric if it is coated with plastic, but keep in mind that the blades are small for use with small heated cutting projects.
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Not so much stuck, but the real heavy, slushy snow will not get through and just cycle around inside (and falling out of) the blade area. Keep in mind (and this is well documented by vendor and users here) that this is not going to replace a large, heavier gas powered blower. Just doesn't have the horses. What it DOES do is clear a fairly large area of up to 8-10" medium to fine snow with very little effort and you can lift it with one hand (try that with a toro). Like you would do if you had to shovel during a big storm, multiple passes a few hours apart are so quick and easy as pie with this little guy. And my favorite part is the electric chute, so easy to control on the move and no trouble "freezing" up so far. Oh, by the way, switch is on the RIGHT side.
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It's hard to guess. But if you've been doing your own shoveling up to now. this would probably work for you. I would consider a smaller size how ever. Suncast SF1725 17.5-Inch No Lift Easy Glide Snow Shovel Blade Scoop with Wear Strip. (I don't have experience with that.) One thing this type shovel is good for larger areas but harder for detail work. (Stairs corners etc.) Also don't fill it until you can't move it and Pam or other spray will help keep it slick to remove wet snow.
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I lent my rake to my neighbor who has a German Shepard and she liked it so much that she ordered one of her own. It does a real good job of removing the undercoat from outside dogs when they start shedding. I have two Golden Retrievers and it works really well on my dogs also.I hope this helps.