USA vs UK

[Haironyourchest]

Has anyone tried a home brew attempt at removing the ethanol from pump petrol?

[easy-lift guy]

Ok, so I guess I just use the Husqy pre-mix fuel then, thanks for the input people, it's amazing what you don't think of with things like this!

 

One thing about the Husqy stuff here is its way cheaper to buy, I've bought a 128LDX strimmer and a 125BVX blower/vac here and both were much cheaper than I could get them in the UK when I looked. the only issue is attachments for the strimmer are harder to get here (everytime I search it comes up with FR jones or world of power in the UK)

 

EDIT - the Husqy pre-mix is ethanol free apparently....

 

Regards,

 

Gixer

 

Gixer, if you want non ethanol fuel for your saws, try any marinas. As a matter of practice they only use non ethanol fuel due to boat motors that can not use ethanol fuel. The pre mixed fuel and oil combo containers are gaining popularity, however you will pay a premium by US standards for the convenience.

Some of your Husqvarna machines may be specific for EU market so that may explain why your having difficulty securing comparable models. Send me a pm if you like since I may be able to help you find what your looking for being in country.

All the best

easy-lift guy

[gixer1]

Hi Easy-lift guy,

 

Thanks for the help, I did hear I can get non ethanol fuel so will find that and use it...

 

On the trimmer - the one I have was bought here in the USA (a 128LDX) I noticed they sell a cheaper version called a 128 LD in Lowes and Trimmer plus attachments fit it but that is a completely different drive shaft and attachment system (the 128 LDx is apparently a heavier duty machine than the LD)

 

The parts I was looking for were to convert hedge trimmer which is a $270 part and also convert it to a brushcutter

 

The parts I need are apparently -

 

5451397-01 - Which is a handle - Not sure why I need this as I already have a handle on it!

 

5038901-01 - which is a "support cup"

 

5038563-01 - which is a "nut"

 

There is no mention of what blade I need so I'm a little confused on that...

 

any help appreciated!

 

Regards,

 

Gixer

[fergusonforestry]

i'd guess the handle is to change from a D type to proper brushcutter handlebars

[gixer1]

i'd guess the handle is to change from a D type to proper brushcutter handlebars

 

i thought that too, but its just a regular D handle...

 

http://www.worldofpower.co.uk/husqvarna-5451397-01-handle-to-fit-128ldx.html

Edited July 17, 2015 by gixer1

[easy-lift guy]

Gixer, I will check my dealers Monday and send you a PM with pricing,availability.

Take care.

easy-lift guy

[NFG]

Hi N, Does the ethanol problem apply here in France to? *sorry for the de-rail

 

Hi

 

Yes, there is E95 & Ive seen E10 - anything with an E is ethanol E10 having 10% ethanol, E95 Im not sure - 5% Ethanol? I daresay the rules allow the ethanol content to be changed within a fairly broad tolerance!

 

I use ordinary 95 octane to mix for an ancient strimmer which seems OK, but stick to Aspen/Husky Power2 for my saws.

 

/de-rail

 

N