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Ahhh, thanks for the clarification. Actually, that's an excellent idea. Considering I now have 3 AS-system chargers, point 2 would be the most applicable.

From what I was told, Stihl have set the wholesale price with a very slim profit margin for dealers, considerably slimmer than the regular 500i. I'd say they did that to discourage dealers hoarding them. The regular 500i is $2449 AUD. When I bought mine, it was on sale through winter at $1999...

Congrats, super jealous! You should see the hate going on over the price of this thing. You know how it goes, "just a 500i with black plastic". That completely misses the point. It's a special edition to mark 100 years in business, which to me is worth acknowledging, not many companies can...

PS 1 Power Station - The smallest inclusion of the prize is the PS 1 Power Station. Only available as a skin for $59 AUD, the PS 1 is a mini charging station for powering small devices. Despite the small size, it can be used to power mobile phones, tablets and heated clothing. It also features...

SEA 20 Handheld Vacuum (Skin) - I'm old enough to remember when a "Dustbuster" was a desirable must-have home appliance. When it first went on sale in January 1979, the original Black & Decker Dustbuster became the byword for compact, battery-powered handheld vacuums. It was so popular that a...

It's funny how grief comes at you in different ways. While the news of Dolly Parton's passing hit the world a week ago, it's taken until now for it to hit me. Let me say that my musical tastes are diverse, I can listen to any genre except for heavy metal and rap. I had a strong country phase...

BGA 30 Blower (Kit) – While I am most grateful to Stihl at the moment, I needed another leaf blower like a hole in the head. Let me explain… For the most part, I'm using a petrol-powered Stihl BG 86. In my opinion, these are the benchmark petrol leaf blowers on the market, and have been since...

KOA 20 Battery Air Inflator (Kit) – Who here hates pulling up at your local petrol station to fill tyres with air? You know how it is: parking next to a hose reel that doesn't work properly, snagging the hose on the tyres, leaking connections, an inaccurate pressure gauge, and a grotty...

RCA 20 Pressure Washer - The RCA 20 is a small, handheld, battery-powered pressure washer. This style of machine isn't unique to Stihl — multiple tool manufacturers had come up with something similar before Stihl launched their version last year. But Stihl is fast becoming a battery power...

Battery vs petrol — a conundrum that is just as divisive in the garden care industry as it is with cars. There will be those who refuse to entertain battery power, while others see it as a cleaner, easier proposition. For the average consumer tending to their garden at the weekend, battery power...

Thanks, although some would say otherwise. I've had an awful couple of weeks.

Seven weeks ago, Stihl announced the winners of their Australia's Biggest STIHL Fan promotion, which celebrates their centenary year. "We're looking for Australia's biggest STIHL fan on INSTAGRAM! Think you're STIHL's #1 supporter? Now's your chance to prove it. Share your STIHL story, your...

Ultra H2O vs MTM PF22.3 – What’s Different, What’s Better? As a naturally analytical person, I love a good head-to-head comparison. Having used MTM foam cannons for six years now, I was keen to see how this new TRC foam cannon stacked up against what I'd call my former benchmark. Now, I say...

Afternoon walk on a lovely sunny winter day. After 2.5-inchs of heavy rainfall last Sunday/Monday, the rivers have broken banks for the second time this winter. Most of this is being funneled down from the hills into the Broken River, then joining into the Goulbourn River and causing...

Ultra H2O Foam Cannon – First Use Following on from my first look at the Ultra H2O range, it's time to put the foam cannon to work. Before any getting started, there's a short setup checklist worth running through — nozzle orifice, inlet plug, pickup hose — so that's where we'll start before...