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#312439 16-Apr-2024 16:35

Have a basic Bunnings line trimmer, but seems to be no matter what line I use, it snaps off within secs of touching grass or even being near a bit of concrete/wall. :)

Yet I've seen people doing entire properties and never used any extra line :D

What line is recommended these days that dosent break in 2s ? ;)

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#3219183 16-Apr-2024 16:40

What's your trimmer? Petrol? Battery? Plug in? What size line does it recommend you use?

Never had much problems myself but you need to make sure you buy the correct thickness string for the machine you have. To light and you will definitely go through it fast. Running it against concrete will definitely chew it up!.

I just buy whatever is cheapest at Bunnings or M10.

Had a petrol but didn't need the grunt, so now have a battery one. Much easier. One thing I did though was take the guard (and the attached string cutter) off. Now much more maneuverable and the string last much longer not advancing and being cut off constantly.

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#3219184 16-Apr-2024 16:47

Trimmer line can deteriorate, soak the line in a bucket of water for a couple of days to rehydrate. I’ve revived old trimmer line in this manner. Otherwise I buy from the sthil shop now. Don’t buy to much.

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#3219186 16-Apr-2024 16:48

Yep. You need the thickest line the motor can handle. It's probably specified in the manual ... that paper thing that none of us ever read.

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#3219189 16-Apr-2024 17:02

as above, use the thickest it can take.

a common problem is thin line doesn't work well on heavy grass types and will break quickly.

if your using an electric one they often have an advance mech that lets more line out each time you stop/start. it then breaks off on the line cutter thats mounted on the guard.

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#3219201 16-Apr-2024 17:33

also you technique can play a big part in how often it breaks.

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#3219330 16-Apr-2024 22:17

I don't bother with cheap line. I get good results from Hitachi/Hikoki line from Mitre 10. I can wind 8m x 2 into the head and it all comes out without welding itself together. My Echo recommends 2.4mm and can spin 2.7mm ok but slows down noticeably if you try 3.0mm.

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#3219334 16-Apr-2024 22:47

How is the condition of the head where the line exits from? My ryobi had a metal sleeve in there that wore out after a couple of years and it started to break quickly. New head and it was fine again.

Then I got a battery one instead that rolls up the line and it is very picky about the string that it will not jam on. The rolls of star shaped stuff I have will not feed reliably out of it, and therefore break because its not feeding when I tap it so the same part is flexing all the time.

But stuff that, go get a brushcutter instead. Metal blade. Chops good, no tap to feed.

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#3219354 17-Apr-2024 06:52

Sorry, yes its petrol. HomeLite brand from Bunnings (tried their Cheetah brand which the guy said was way better than HomeLite, but I returned two with the same fault of not working at all).

I tend to go mid-range cost wise. And yes, I'll check the manual for thickness options..... RTFM :D

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#3219361 17-Apr-2024 07:30

Looking at the manual on the Bunnings website, that model doesn't come equipped with an auto feed/bump feed head, instead using a fixed length (0.5m) of line. Really poor design and may explain the frustration you're having since once the line breaks, you'd have to replace it.

See if there is an option to fit an auto/bump feed head to it.

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#3219364 17-Apr-2024 07:53

I've always had frustrations with line breaks regardless of head type :) I actually prefer this fixed line method.

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#3219435 17-Apr-2024 10:24

xpd:
I've always had frustrations with line breaks regardless of head type :) I actually prefer this fixed line method.

Line deteriorates over time, soak the line in a bucket of water for a day two before using it.

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#3219439 17-Apr-2024 10:35

xpd:

I've always had frustrations with line breaks regardless of head type :) I actually prefer this fixed line method.

I can never work out the correct direction of travel for my 2 stroke auto feeder and quite often end up putting the plastic thing you pull out and thread the line around in the wrong way around, and goes for a bit and then all spins of towards the neighbors! So I feel your frustrations! But when I do get it right, max amount of line out helps and avoid anything not organic! Perhaps try blade type?

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#3219445 17-Apr-2024 11:13

Loading string trimmer spools is a very frustrating task. That drove me to towards the EGO trimmer with a self loading head - you just shove a few meters of line through the hole and center it then press the button and it winds it in. No need to disassemble the spool, work out the correct winding direction etc. Very quick and easy. Just don't use 3mm or larger line - it won't wind it in.

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#3219592 17-Apr-2024 15:35

It might be worth looking at SES Direct. I bought my repacement line there and have been very pleased with it. It is supposed to be extra durable, specificlally designed for battery machines, but it can be purchased in smaller quantities and might be worth a try anyway. SES also seems to have a wide selection of other line.

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#3219614 17-Apr-2024 17:19

Interesting, that SES line made by Speed Group France is in very similar packaging to the Hitachi line I like. That is also made in France. Maybe Speed Group is the OEM.

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