Thought it's worth noting, as some have never used a Snow Blower Before. Some Ideas and Safety items. 1.) Never use the thrower with your (or anyone's ) kids playing in front of the unit. One Rock or unseen object gets flung out, that's a really bad Day. Just like a Mower throwing a Rock, not Good. Also the impeller is running super fast, unguarded, any in-attention as to where it's being pushed, again, Bad Day! 2.) Never Jab the Thrower into the Snow, wet or powder. That's how the Chute gets clogged, slow and steady works better. Also a Spray of Cooking Spray into the Chute helps prevent clogs. Or WD40. 3.) If there is ANY wind, always blow WITH the wind when possiable. No one likes a Face full of Snow. 4. ) And this one is best for complaints the snow won't scrape up, down to clean pavement. DO NOT let anyone Drive over the area or walk all over the area to be cleared before Snow Throwing. You compact the Snow and stick it to the pavement, it's more work for you and the Thrower, plus, if you hit one of those tire paths from the side, the Thrower is going to STOP right now, while you may not...! 5. ) For Corded Models, always use a Cord Rated for the Amps of the Thrower, and keep the Cord in the Cleared area for Visibility, so you don't run over it... Be Safe all . :-)
Sure am glad to see a real conditions usage of this machine... kicking the cord out of the way, jamming against the heavy frozen stuff like most of us face.... thanks so much for an honest look at what this does in less than ideal conditions.
I love mine, and we just had a foot and more of blowing snow yesterday and this is my second year with it, no problems. It works great and I paid less than $200. on sale.
I have one of these. It is a work horse! Throws snow very far and is light and easy to use! It is well built too! I use it to clear snow off my roof. I've hit drifts that are taller than the chute and it keeps going strong! Highly recommend!
GOT THE SAME ONE!! I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST AND IT'S FREAKING AWESOME!! EVEN IF YOU HAVE 4 FT SNOWBANK!! YOU PICK IT UP THROW IT ON TOP OF THE SNOWBANK AND JUST WORK YOUR WAY DOWN SOMETHING A GAS SNOW BLOWER COULD NEVER DO!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! there is a little bit of a learning curve to know what it can handle and when you should back off..
Thank you for this. I bought one on black Friday online will be here Friday. I refuse to shovel this year in the am. You make it look simple. Thanks again from NY
I’m extremely impressed for what this thing costs. It also gets down and scrapes very close to the surface. Now I just have to figure out how to attach it to the front of my lawn tractor. Lol
I got one when Homie D had them on sale for 120 buck's last fall. It actually cost me nothing as I used the free money Discover card gave me for using their card! I had A total knee replacement surgery last October and was concerned that I couldn't handle my 17h.p. DR snowblower while I was recovering. Normally in my area of Minnesota we get 60+ inches of snow but so far this winter we have gotten about 10 inches and 5 came on Sunday night. I used the Snow Joe twice this year. Once in December but that was sleet mostly and it didn't work that well. Sunday's snow was very dry and the Snow Joe made quick work of it! I decided to go with an electric blower because I needed to keep it in the house as my shop is down hill from the house and 100 yards away which would be A problem with A healing knee. Bottom line is it work's well on dryer snow and if the snow is going to be deep you should remove it several time's over the course of the storm. Every 3 to 6 inches perhaps depending on moisture content.
_ Good sense of humour and a decent review. _ I like that you had a bit of everything about using this machine, including punching out the plugged snow shoot of heavy wet snow with your fist. _ Thank you for doing this video.
It's a damned good little snowblower for the money. This is the second season with mine and I was surprised at how effective it was with the last 3" slush storm we had. I started with my 2 stage 9hp Craftsman and I'd go 3 feet and the chute would clog. This little Snow Joe went right through it. Managing the line cord becomes second nature before too long. One of the better buys out there IMHO.
Awesome video! I found it for 120!! Debating on whether to get it... Wisconsin usually gets a good amount of snow each year. Thanks so much for the great footage!! Thanks kids for getting involved too! God bless you guys!
Thanks you for the wonderful review. Your review is honest and very Interactive I think you really pushed the snow blower to the Limit and it was a lot of snow and I think the snow blower really performed I ordered this at Home Depot for $120 for a small driveway and I think it will be absolutely perfect again thank you for the review
Like most, I love your review, I would recommend lithium battery powered model and spare battery if possible, yes it would be at a higher cost but your driveway is so long. Won't have to deal with cord. Electric is much quieter and just works no need for gas & oil like gas powered snow blowers. Everyone will have their opinions, choose what makes sense for your needs, this man made this video to demonstrate what this tool can do in his environment. If it fits your needs and application, go for it. You can pay for a plowing company to do the work and risk damage to your lawn, spend the money on gas powered to get the job done and deal with noise, fumes and fuel storage of go electric as an alternative. In the end it is your physical well-being that counts, enjoy winter fun with family not in pain.
I had the Toro 38381 15 amp which is comparable to this. It worked alright for a small driveway. For the fluffy snow it could power through 8-12 inches no problem. The wet heavy stuff is where it ran into the same problems as here, it'd bog down and clog the chute. Silicone spray didn't help much. Not a huge issue though just had to go much slower. Same with the plow ridge, just had to take bites out of it. If there was large chunks of ice however I didn't want to crack the plastic auger so had it plowed. Unfortunately it lasted only two seasons - the motor went slower & slower until pressing the ON button did nothing...I took off the plastic housing and found that the motor wasn't protected at all from the elements and mostly rusted over. There's also a thin rubber belt driving the auger; not sure how heavy duty this was or how much longer that would have lasted either...$200+ down the drain. Maybe the snowjoe is better quality in these aspects and motor housing protected? I ended up getting an older used Ariens 2 stage for not much more than the cost of the Toro. Even though it takes up more space and have to deal with the minor engine maintenance, the thing is a beast and will churn through the heaviest wet snow with ease.
my sister-in-law has this and a super duper snow thrower. They have a LONG country driveway with a large parking area near the house. She figured while the old man was doing the drive with the big snow thrower, she could at least use this on her deck. The old man likes this way better
I've had a Gas Blower for years. It's gone now, and I just bought this one from Amazon ($119) , for all the Snows we have this will be Perfect. Gas is powerful, but such a hassle. I hated "working on it" in the Freezing cold to get it running and keep it running. Also Storing it was a Pain. This ones going in the Attic after the season.
It's a great video and shows what it can do while pushing it to its limit. It does seem like you should be going slower and not trying to bog down the motor and when you do have a pile you ran it in at full speed. Again it's a great video to show you what you can do while pushing it to the Limit and a great video to tell you that if you slow down a little bit this will be a great snow blower.
Exactly, lol. The intention was to show the limits and what would happen if you did this or that. Obviously I do not go so quickly or bulldoze into the snow like that under normal use. : )
@@smonsterj in that case it is the perfect video. 😊 Reason I was looking at the video is Amazon's having a sale on the 18 in with a 15 amp motor for about $100
@@TCSkiFilms Hard to beat that price! I'm hoping the 80 volt battery powered one works for me, because I don't love electric cords, lol. Maybe I'll make a comparison video this winter.
Hey thanks for this! I just bought one, waiting for it to arrive. Had the 627E one, the 22inch 15A but within 2 or 3 days worth of use and the 5 degree weather snapped the sheathing on the power plug end and I got zapped. Hoping the set up of the cord and the extension cord clip helps to be more feasible this time around.
A couple of minor things done wrong. First your J bolts are upside down. (I doubt it matters much) also “Method of securing extension cord” “Tie in knot”. Other than that, thank you. Gonna’ try it tomorrow as we will be hit with our first storm of December 22’ here in Chicago. One last thing, watch your hand!!!! When you stick it in the chute. The motor just stopped when you did that. Was close!
I just got one of these but haven't used it yet. fortunately i only have to clear a very small drive. Anything more than mine i think i would want some two stage self propelled more expensive type thing
just bought one so this was a useful demo how to dance around the extension chord and how to handle impedance from slushy snow. But it doesn't seem safe to unclog with your hands as shown here, the handle of a car snow brush should work.
I bought one from Amazon in November on sale and stupidly threw away the box. Just had a big snow (January) and finally got to try it out. It makes noise but the blade doesn't move so I'm assuming there's a belt or gear that's off. Tried to get it replaced/exchanged with amazon but they wouldn't replace it since I didn't have the box. Wrote a review suggesting to keep the box and they deleted my review essentially censoring what I had to say about it. Glad it works for you. I'm gona try to figure out how to change the belt or whatever so it's not a total waste of $120. Just be weary when buying online with returns.
This could even handle a 1 or 2 foot snowstorm if it were done in stages...heck of a lot better than shoveling and better than dealing with gas, oil, etc.
Yep. I did that myself, I've had to take off the top 8 to 10 inches or so, and then hit the bottom layer after that. It was more work than a bigger snow blower, but less work than shoveling, LOL.
@@smonsterj I can't blame you at all. I personally love using battery products maybe I'm the jerk of the area I live in. That and I need to do compact products where I have to real-estate is precious where I live. Anyway I'm rambling. God bless you 🙏
That was one of the first things we learned when we had kids! Lol. They seemed to care equally about the $100 item that came in the box as they did just the box, or a stick from outside that looks different than other sticks, haha.
I guess this is not going to be able to tackle Canadian (Quebec) winter. We usually get 7ft on snow per season on the average, but sometimes there are snowstorms that bring 2ft. I doubt the Snow Joe is going to be able to tackle a big driveway with 2 ft of snow, what do you guys think?
Just bought one. Live in Ontario +ananda and I left my toro in the shed. The blower works very good but where people have walk you have to go back and forth. I used a 10 ha cord. Did a4 inch snow fall no problems
Hello, thanks for doing this, can you please tell me where to buy the extension cord for this machine? None of the three stores I went to today had them. Thanks 👍
When you put in the U shaped bolts that connect the handle to the base, does it make a difference which way they go in? In another video the person said the longer end of the U bolt goes on top and you put it the opposite. Do you think it will be more sturdy the other way? I haven't seen the manual yet so I'm not sure and the other video may be a different model so I'm really not sure. Thx
Thank you! This was such a helpful video because I just purchased this one but it hasn’t arrived yet but I do wish you went into more detail about the cord and the pros and cons and what size/brand cord you are using Etc. Is it 100ft?
I believe at that time I was using a 10ga 100 ft, but 12ga should also be fine. People will get all upset and "by the book" and tell you to use this or that gauge.. but the reality is that the cable is just a conductor for the current and as long as the cable is not getting hot, then it's fine. If you want to go by the book (nothing wrong with that!), there are charts to determine optimal gauge (cross-sectional area of the conductor) and length based on current limits. Electric motors do not draw a maximum current all the time, they draw additional current when they are seeing a greater load, if that makes sense. So if you think you are going to be working it to its maximum and pushing it hard, it might be worth spending a bit more money and getting 100ft 10ga wire just to be "safe". Using a smaller gauge or extending the line too far could get into potential issues at the edges of performance capabilities (mainly overheated power cable), but it depends on how you are operating the equipment. When you go to the limits of conductivity and electrical parameters, you start to get into impedance and resistance values and heat transfer that start to have an effect when they would otherwise be negligible. Hopefully that's not too much information or rambling, lol.
It can certainly replace a shovel to save your back, and will be much faster, unless you are a terminator, in which case you will probably be much faster with a shovel.
Ty for the informative video. I have a couple question please... 1) how well do you think this would work on a packed dirt/rock driveway? 2) I noticed you often lifted the back wheels off the pavement, why 3) how heavy is this? I'm 61 and my storage area has a step up. Thanks in advance for any information...shoveling is now beyond my capability.
1. it should be perfectly fine on a packed dirt/gravel driveway because the paddles do not "shovel" or "scoop", they "smack" the snow and will also smack the ground. It may move some of the gravel around a bit, but it will not dig into the dirt, if that's what you're asking. If it is digging a bit, then you can always just tilt it back slightly so it hits only the snow and doesn't touch the ground. 2. Not sure what you mean by "lifted the back wheels". Did you mean "tilt the blower back"? I shook the whole unit a few times because the snow can get caught and packed in the chute sometimes if it's too wet or the chute is not at a good angle, so I was trying to break the snow up, or I had to push it out with my hand. Sometimes I had to lift the front of it, tilting it back, because I had to take off a top layer of snow and then hit the bottom layer next... if the snow was too wet or too tall. 3. I did not weigh it, but it is listed as being around 35lbs. It is fairly lightweight for the size of it because there is no heavy battery, and it's mostly empty space inside to channel the snow. It folds up to fit in the original box very easily for the off-season. Very good for storage.
JET studios - scott jaster thank you very much for getting back to me. It looks like this might be a good fit for me as my driveway is only 2 car lengths long. Have a great winter 😀😀
I got one last year, it's pretty light and does a decent job on Ontario Canada snow. It's easy enough to carry around with one hand. If you're working on sloppy snow it can clog up the chute and it can also overheat (that only happened once). When this happens just give it a few minutes and it will start up again. I have a driveway that would fit about 6 cars and it takes me roughly 10 minutes to clear 3 inches of snow with this machine. Keep a shovel handy for really packed snow, like snow left from street plows.
Still going strong and working well. The cord is the only thing about it that really irritates me. Can't complain about the performance. It's a great value and capable for the tool that it is intended to be. This year I'm planning on buying the 80 volt cordless version to compare.
@@smonsterj Something that I learned with corded electric mowers is to plan how I will lay down the cord, before starting. Sometimes, at the start, I end up shifting or readjusting the cord position, but generally, once I got the first couple of passes done, thee cord was always on the side of the machine that had already been mowed. Makes a huge difference in the irritation scale.
Are you planning on getting the corded or cordless one? I just bought the 80 volt battery powered version, but haven't had any snow yet this season to try it out.
Certainly not offended. It's just the internet... haha. I was making a joke that this snowblower is just a tool and not suited for things outside of its range. I don't care about the snow blower, I don't even really use it. I was just curious about how well it worked so I put up a video to show other people who might be curious as well. I wasn't even using it properly I'm the video; I was trying to show how it performs when used it in different, likely wrong ways, lol. 🤘
Hi, I see that you are using 2 extension cords at some points, stringed together. How long are each cords and what gage? It believe they recommend a 12 gauge cord. Thanks for the video, expecting mine next monday !
1st time i used it lower chute blew apart had to wait 6 months for replacement then chute started to break again so i drill couple of screws in it that worked but chute wound not turn gave up and got my shovel ps cord kept getting in the way
Not really, it's just the sound of the spinning wheel smacking the snow. It's not silent, but it's definitely not anything that should annoy anybody at any time. However, if you were to bring it into your neighbor's bedroom and smack them in the face with it, I think they might wake up, depends how heavy they sleep.
Just purchased the same machine for the snow here in Ptbo, Ontario today. I am having a problem with the power cord being a three prong and the machine being a two. Is there an adapter to make it fit or a different cord. If you can show me the link on Amazon I sure would be greatful. Thanks.
Is that extension cord big enough to handle 15 amps on a long run like that, I burned out an electric hedge trimmer motor using two 100 foot extension cords the higher the amps and the longer the cord the heavier the wire you need.
Yep, you have to make sure you power cable is of sufficient gauge for sure (cross-sectional area of the conductor). However, you won't likely damage the device, but the cable. The device will draw what it needs, and if it needs more than the cable can conduct safely, then the cable will get too hot. Think of the power cable as a giant resistor, which is how incandescent light bulbs work, too. A cable that is too thin and drawing too many amps will get hot and likely melt or even catch on fire. The device should be fine, though. Your motor likely burned out for other reasons.
Seems like you are pushing it a lot is it a two stage blower. I have shovel a lot of in my life time and it seems like the same pushing motion you do with blower I do with shovel. Hmmmmm have you used it for 7" maybe that makes sense
myviews it is a single stage. There is definitely a plowing motion that needs to happen. The biggest issue that I found was snow getting clogged in the chute if the chute was not in the best position. It is most definitely a lot less work than shoveling, that's for sure. And there are certainly a lot better snow blowers out there. The value of this one was the low-cost and that it works well enough if you don't mind fiddling with it a bit.
_ Mechanical assistance is always much better than shoveling which can have deleterious effects on spine and dorsal muscles - especially on ancient dudes with an over 70 year body like mine.
Yeah you have to plow through it whether you have a blower or shovel, but you don't have to throw every load with the blower. I just shoveled my driveway and sidewalk couple days ago and noticed that throwing the snow each load is what was hurting my back. Look at me now...looking up snowblowers. It's worth it in my opinion.
@@Nomadiacjoe i usually just shovel the 30feet path to my cars 2 shoves wide and said f-it to the rest cause its heavy and i'm getting older. I am not lying when i say i did my entire driveway, around 3 cars, 5 paths wide walkway and even pushed back some smaller piles. it'll throw snow 10-15 feet...if it bogs down, back up and hit it again!
That's a hard question to answer....hmmm. If you mean "electrical" power, then the SnowJoeUltra would likely be more powerful simply because it's using 120V (corded) and it's drawing 15A. The power equation is Power=Current*Voltage (P=IV). The reason it's a tough question to answer is that there are mechanical factors involved, and I would have to test them side-by side: gearing, motor specs and quality, angles of paddles and flow of the chute, etc... If I were to take a guess, I would say they would be just about the same in actual performance from viewing the Ego56V specs online (limited electrical specs). Your main difference will be a huge price difference and that the Ego runs on batteries (cordless). I don't know what the amp-draw is on the Ego, but it would have to be around 32amps to be around the same electrical power as the SnowJoe, which is not uncommon for modern motors, so it's possible. Battery power is nice because you have no cord, but that means you have to HAVE batteries, and you have to charge them. Replacing a charger or battery is very expensive, so that's a consideration. And the batteries will not run for very long. Those batteries are 7.5Ahr, which means they will deliver 7.5A for an hour. So if you're drawing 32A (comparable power to the SnowJoe) then the battery would deplete in around 15min. If it is less electrical power than the SnowJoe and draws less than 32A, then it could last longer, but it would be less power.... I don't see that data in the specs. It comes with 2 batteries, so you have 30-35min of actual snowblowing "ON time" realistically. Assuming it comes with a high-quality charger, and the battery is FULLY depleted, it will take about 1hr to charge each battery, or less if it's not fully depleted. That's all very interesting and logical.... but the real test is a simple mechanical comparison side-by-side in the same conditions, because things do not always perform exactly as they are described in the specs. Unfortunately, I don't have the Ego56V to compare directly, but I hope that at least helps give you an idea of the differences?
@@smonsterj I've read the Ego has a 2kW motor, which is marginally more than the SnowJoe. Brushless DC motor is maybe 85-90% efficient vs. an AC motor at 70% or so. So 1700-1800 delivered watts vs. 1250ish. Still, for the price, this is a solid way to go.
You NEED a 12/3 Cord, up to 100 FT in length. NOTHING Smaller, it effects the Motors Performance and longevity. I personally don't recommend anything longer, if you need to go farther away, you need a Gas Blower.
@@jameslester4474 You don't need it, it's just ideal. There are "potential" electrical inefficiencies if you go to a smaller gauge, but that is also dependent on the length, which leads to a compounding resistance factor. As long as the line is not getting hot, the electrical system should be fine. The motor simply needs the required amperage to operate within its voltage range.
@@roungnayoutub well, I would have to recommend the one in this review then. I tried a few of them, and this one was the best in that price range, even up to 500$. And simply comparing specs online this one was the best value as well.
It would be OK for a rear deck or something. It seems light enough to pick up and move where you need it. The main driveway, I think I would kill myself if I had that as my main tool.
007connecticut: with the forecast of El Niño pattern again this winter, these are the perfect-sized machines for the typical residential family in the Midwest states/Ohio Valley regions. What used to be known as the traditional "snow belt", these areas only get 1/4 of the snowfall they did 20-30 years ago. I'm in the lawn care/snow removal business & I foresee a financially lean season coming. If only Ohio would get the Nor'easter/Yankee clipper/lake effect poundings that the northeast U.S. gets.
I'm from WI n if u had that thing today with the foot of snow we just got. You'd wish you'd just spent the extra money for a gas one. I've only got a stage 1 Briggs n stratton but, it eats the snow n clears the end of my driveway where the plows build up snow like cake.
If i were to get one of these i would only use it to keep one parking space clear. mine', I live alone so dam with keeping the rest of the driveway clear.
Thanks for your informative videos. I will stick with my 95 lb light weight single stage gas model as it has more freedom to roam & more powerful than both electric and the ultra expensive battery powered. Until a mature Testla made technology model becomes available at everyday consumer friendly price.
I actually thought about getting a corded blower for my sidewalks and large patio but after seeing these videos, it's clear to see they are about useless. They can't even blow heavy snow out of the way. I'm glad I got a two stage gas model. What a piece of junk.
Grace Carroll the power cable I use is 12 gauge. But any cable will be fine as long as it doesn't get too hot. You should be able to feel it after while and see if it is getting hot. If it is, then go to a bigger gauge.
I can only see this machine works well on a level surface with 4-5" fluffy snow. If you have a tilted driveway like mine, this thing will slide everywhere. Even the gas powered single stage snowblowers will struggle, so this is silly. You will need a two stage gas snowblower for anything above 8" thick. I saw my neighbor bought one of these to replace his single stage gas snowblower. They probably thought this thing is more reliable. Well, they just have to replace the carb on their old snowblower and don't forget to drain gasoline out of it before storage. I can't talk to them about it. I guess, I will give them a hand when it snows a lot.
Al Gorel yeah, I know, and I appreciate it, LOL... But I was trying to show how the machine operates under different conditions, and using it in different ways. I wasn't trying to instruct "how" to use it, and I certainly wouldn't use it in that manner if I was trying to be effective, LOL. Advertisements always show perfect conditions, I was trying to show thresholds so people can see what actually happens when people use it in certain ways.
myviews of course not, completely different type of movement and energy. You are correct. Also, keep in mind that the purpose of the video is not to show people how to use the snowblower properly, but to show people what happens when the snow blower is in certain situations or used in a certain way. : ) If you're referring to my comment about how much harder a shovel would be to use, that is relative, of course. Often times when the snow is not too high you can use a shovel as a bulldozer and just scoop and throw the snow at the edges, which is super easy, and you would also be bent over more often when using a shovel. Sometimes you have to scoop and throw every shovelful. Sometimes the snow blower can just be pushed around like a vacuum, and sometimes it has to be manhandled and pushed back and forth like an old lawnmower, LOL. Just depends. I was just trying to give people an idea.
_ a great back saver! _ I always had a sore and stiff back after shoveling snow. Now, with a snow thrower there is no sore back and the pushing energy is minimal and just what I need for a workout, and good enough at my age (72).
Thought it's worth noting, as some have never used a Snow Blower Before. Some Ideas and Safety items.
1.) Never use the thrower with your (or anyone's ) kids playing in front of the unit. One Rock or unseen object gets flung out, that's a really bad Day. Just like a Mower throwing a Rock, not Good. Also the impeller is running super fast, unguarded, any in-attention as to where it's being pushed, again, Bad Day!
2.) Never Jab the Thrower into the Snow, wet or powder. That's how the Chute gets clogged, slow and steady works better. Also a Spray of Cooking Spray into the Chute helps prevent clogs. Or WD40.
3.) If there is ANY wind, always blow WITH the wind when possiable. No one likes a Face full of Snow.
4. ) And this one is best for complaints the snow won't scrape up, down to clean pavement. DO NOT let anyone Drive over the area or walk all over the area to be cleared before Snow Throwing. You compact the Snow and stick it to the pavement, it's more work for you and the Thrower, plus, if you hit one of those tire paths from the side, the Thrower is going to STOP right now, while you may not...!
5. ) For Corded Models, always use a Cord Rated for the Amps of the Thrower, and keep the Cord in the Cleared area for Visibility, so you don't run over it...
Be Safe all . :-)
Good advice!
The wd 40 tip is a good one that I will use
Sure am glad to see a real conditions usage of this machine... kicking the cord out of the way, jamming against the heavy frozen stuff like most of us face.... thanks so much for an honest look at what this does in less than ideal conditions.
I love mine, and we just had a foot and more of blowing snow yesterday and this is my second year with it, no problems. It works great and I paid less than $200. on sale.
Thanks for the realistic use video on snow that isn't super light weight! Looks like this will do exactly what I want.
Got mine for $100 on black friday, One of the best companies you can buy from, Outstanding customer service and warranty
I have one of these. It is a work horse! Throws snow very far and is light and easy to use! It is well built too! I use it to clear snow off my roof. I've hit drifts that are taller than the chute and it keeps going strong! Highly recommend!
Thank you! We are going to try our thrower this weekend in Maryland. I am glad we don’t have as much to take care of as you! Happy 2022. 🙏❤️🙏
GOT THE SAME ONE!! I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST AND IT'S FREAKING AWESOME!!
EVEN IF YOU HAVE 4 FT SNOWBANK!!
YOU PICK IT UP THROW IT ON TOP OF THE SNOWBANK AND JUST WORK YOUR WAY DOWN SOMETHING A GAS SNOW BLOWER COULD NEVER DO!!!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
there is a little bit of a learning curve to know what it can handle and when you should back off..
Thank you for this. I bought one on black Friday online will be here Friday. I refuse to shovel this year in the am. You make it look simple. Thanks again from NY
I’m extremely impressed for what this thing costs. It also gets down and scrapes very close to the surface. Now I just have to figure out how to attach it to the front of my lawn tractor. Lol
... SNOW PLOWER
I got one when Homie D had them on sale for 120 buck's last fall. It actually cost me nothing as I used the free money Discover card gave me for using their card!
I had A total knee replacement surgery last October and was concerned that I couldn't handle my 17h.p. DR snowblower while I was recovering. Normally in my area of Minnesota we get 60+ inches of snow but so far this winter we have gotten about 10 inches and 5 came on Sunday night. I used the Snow Joe twice this year. Once in December but that was sleet mostly and it didn't work that well. Sunday's snow was very dry and the Snow Joe made quick work of it! I decided to go with an electric blower because I needed to keep it in the house as my shop is down hill from the house and 100 yards away which would be A problem with A healing knee.
Bottom line is it work's well on dryer snow and if the snow is going to be deep you should remove it several time's over the course of the storm. Every 3 to 6 inches perhaps depending on moisture content.
Gary - bucks
Cool, spent 200 to make 20 "free" bucks.
_ Good sense of humour and a decent review.
_ I like that you had a bit of everything about using this machine, including punching out the plugged snow shoot of heavy wet snow with your fist.
_ Thank you for doing this video.
It's a damned good little snowblower for the money. This is the second season with mine and I was surprised at how effective it was with the last 3" slush storm we had. I started with my 2 stage 9hp Craftsman and I'd go 3 feet and the chute would clog. This little Snow Joe went right through it. Managing the line cord becomes second nature before too long. One of the better buys out there IMHO.
Awesome video! I found it for 120!! Debating on whether to get it... Wisconsin usually gets a good amount of snow each year. Thanks so much for the great footage!! Thanks kids for getting involved too! God bless you guys!
Looks like a nice machine. Not sure if you mentioned what gauge your extension cord is, but it makes a world of difference on these electric jobs
Thank you for your video as I have a bad back I picked myself up one....love it !!!
Thanks you for the wonderful review. Your review is honest and very Interactive I think you really pushed the snow blower to the Limit and it was a lot of snow and I think the snow blower really performed I ordered this at Home Depot for $120 for a small driveway and I think it will be absolutely perfect again thank you for the review
USE IT EVERY TIME THE SNOW GETS TO ABOUT 8 INCHES, THIS BLOWER DOES A EXCELLENT JOB AND YOU GET TO KEEP YOUR BACK RIGHT!!!!
Snow joe should pay this man I am looking to get one he just sealed the deal for me thank you for your video
Great review! I just bought 22" 15amp. We have plow service but in case. Living in NE.
Like most, I love your review, I would recommend lithium battery powered model and spare battery if possible, yes it would be at a higher cost but your driveway is so long.
Won't have to deal with cord. Electric is much quieter and just works no need for gas & oil like gas powered snow blowers.
Everyone will have their opinions, choose what makes sense for your needs, this man made this video to demonstrate what this tool can do in his environment. If it fits your needs and application, go for it.
You can pay for a plowing company to do the work and risk damage to your lawn, spend the money on gas powered to get the job done and deal with noise, fumes and fuel storage of go electric as an alternative.
In the end it is your physical well-being that counts, enjoy winter fun with family not in pain.
I had the Toro 38381 15 amp which is comparable to this. It worked alright for a small driveway. For the fluffy snow it could power through 8-12 inches no problem. The wet heavy stuff is where it ran into the same problems as here, it'd bog down and clog the chute. Silicone spray didn't help much. Not a huge issue though just had to go much slower. Same with the plow ridge, just had to take bites out of it. If there was large chunks of ice however I didn't want to crack the plastic auger so had it plowed.
Unfortunately it lasted only two seasons - the motor went slower & slower until pressing the ON button did nothing...I took off the plastic housing and found that the motor wasn't protected at all from the elements and mostly rusted over. There's also a thin rubber belt driving the auger; not sure how heavy duty this was or how much longer that would have lasted either...$200+ down the drain. Maybe the snowjoe is better quality in these aspects and motor housing protected?
I ended up getting an older used Ariens 2 stage for not much more than the cost of the Toro. Even though it takes up more space and have to deal with the minor engine maintenance, the thing is a beast and will churn through the heaviest wet snow with ease.
I was looking to upgrade to this unit, and found your video very informative! Thank you for your efforts!
my sister-in-law has this and a super duper snow thrower. They have a LONG country driveway with a large parking area near the house. She figured while the old man was doing the drive with the big snow thrower, she could at least use this on her deck. The old man likes this way better
My first year in Alaska. Ordered mine early this season and will have it on stand by for the snow
From the look of your driveway, I say you qualify for a plow truck
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Definitely need a ATV with plow attachment
great video .
monster driveway
just got the 15 amp 18 inch wide
Great video I just got a new yardworks electric snowblower for Christmas. Hope its good.
Nice; can't wait to use mine. Just bought from Walmart during Cyber week
I've had a Gas Blower for years. It's gone now, and I just bought this one from Amazon ($119) , for all the Snows we have this will be Perfect. Gas is powerful, but such a hassle. I hated "working on it" in the Freezing cold to get it running and keep it running. Also Storing it was a Pain. This ones going in the Attic after the season.
It's a great video and shows what it can do while pushing it to its limit. It does seem like you should be going slower and not trying to bog down the motor and when you do have a pile you ran it in at full speed. Again it's a great video to show you what you can do while pushing it to the Limit and a great video to tell you that if you slow down a little bit this will be a great snow blower.
Exactly, lol. The intention was to show the limits and what would happen if you did this or that. Obviously I do not go so quickly or bulldoze into the snow like that under normal use. : )
@@smonsterj in that case it is the perfect video. 😊
Reason I was looking at the video is Amazon's having a sale on the 18 in with a 15 amp motor for about $100
@@TCSkiFilms Hard to beat that price! I'm hoping the 80 volt battery powered one works for me, because I don't love electric cords, lol. Maybe I'll make a comparison video this winter.
It helps quite a bit if you spray silicone on your blades and inside the chute👍
Hey thanks for this! I just bought one, waiting for it to arrive. Had the 627E one, the 22inch 15A but within 2 or 3 days worth of use and the 5 degree weather snapped the sheathing on the power plug end and I got zapped. Hoping the set up of the cord and the extension cord clip helps to be more feasible this time around.
You got a large driveway. It can certainly handle my driveway. Great review!
A couple of minor things done wrong. First your J bolts are upside down. (I doubt it matters much) also “Method of securing extension cord” “Tie in knot”. Other than that, thank you. Gonna’ try it tomorrow as we will be hit with our first storm of December 22’ here in Chicago. One last thing, watch your hand!!!! When you stick it in the chute. The motor just stopped when you did that. Was close!
I just got one of these but haven't used it yet. fortunately i only have to clear a very small drive. Anything more than mine i think i would want some two stage self propelled more expensive type thing
just bought one so this was a useful demo how to dance around the extension chord and how to handle impedance from slushy snow. But it doesn't seem safe to unclog with your hands as shown here, the handle of a car snow brush should work.
I bought one from Amazon in November on sale and stupidly threw away the box. Just had a big snow (January) and finally got to try it out. It makes noise but the blade doesn't move so I'm assuming there's a belt or gear that's off. Tried to get it replaced/exchanged with amazon but they wouldn't replace it since I didn't have the box. Wrote a review suggesting to keep the box and they deleted my review essentially censoring what I had to say about it. Glad it works for you. I'm gona try to figure out how to change the belt or whatever so it's not a total waste of $120. Just be weary when buying online with returns.
Sorry you have to deal with that crap. That stinks.
This could even handle a 1 or 2 foot snowstorm if it were done in stages...heck of a lot better than shoveling and better than dealing with gas, oil, etc.
Yep. I did that myself, I've had to take off the top 8 to 10 inches or so, and then hit the bottom layer after that. It was more work than a bigger snow blower, but less work than shoveling, LOL.
You guys have a big ol yard! 😮
Never stick your arm down the chute! A stick is easier to replace than a hand
@@downhillskier7 good call
I guess I'm not a fan of corded units yet I think there always good to have around. Enjoyable video that's 4 sure
Yea, I'm done with the cords myself. Just no need for that anymore with the 80V+ systems these days, for residential driveways anyways. : )
@@smonsterj I can't blame you at all. I personally love using battery products maybe I'm the jerk of the area I live in. That and I need to do compact products where I have to real-estate is precious where I live. Anyway I'm rambling. God bless you 🙏
Give the child the box to play in. Will keep them occupied for hours! Great video btw.
That was one of the first things we learned when we had kids! Lol. They seemed to care equally about the $100 item that came in the box as they did just the box, or a stick from outside that looks different than other sticks, haha.
Looks like if it’s fresh snow it we’ll do it much easier.
I have a corner house so I will be putting mines to work tomorrow. Thanks
Oh yea, fresh or dry snow definitely shoots through it a lot easier. It handles the wet snow, just takes a bit extra effort.
Love the cord action on the snowjoe snow blower!!
I had a gas blower for years. Now I’m using an electric. It’s lighter and no cable pulling. Instant on.
Great demonstration video! 👍
I guess this is not going to be able to tackle Canadian (Quebec) winter. We usually get 7ft on snow per season on the average, but sometimes there are snowstorms that bring 2ft.
I doubt the Snow Joe is going to be able to tackle a big driveway with 2 ft of snow, what do you guys think?
Probably not, your only option is to move to a warmer place.
Just bought one. Live in Ontario +ananda and I left my toro in the shed. The blower works very good but where people have walk you have to go back and forth. I used a 10 ha cord. Did a4 inch snow fall no problems
Hello, thanks for doing this, can you please tell me where to buy the extension cord for this machine?
None of the three stores I went to today had them. Thanks 👍
I just grabbed them from Lowe's, but Amazon also sells 10g extension cords
Thank you. Great video!!
I have one but only 12amp and I lift the shoot higher and wow it works
There only like $139 bucks at walmart ....can't complain for electric lol thanks for the video.
When you put in the U shaped bolts that connect the handle to the base, does it make a difference which way they go in? In another video the person said the longer end of the U bolt goes on top and you put it the opposite. Do you think it will be more sturdy the other way? I haven't seen the manual yet so I'm not sure and the other video may be a different model so I'm really not sure. Thx
great job ty merry christmas
i got the same model today at Home depot....took me awhile to put it together...
Looks like a great Florida snowblower.
Lol... "That's not a knife, this is a knife!"
Thank you! This was such a helpful video because I just purchased this one but it hasn’t arrived yet but I do wish you went into more detail about the cord and the pros and cons and what size/brand cord you are using Etc. Is it 100ft?
I believe at that time I was using a 10ga 100 ft, but 12ga should also be fine. People will get all upset and "by the book" and tell you to use this or that gauge.. but the reality is that the cable is just a conductor for the current and as long as the cable is not getting hot, then it's fine. If you want to go by the book (nothing wrong with that!), there are charts to determine optimal gauge (cross-sectional area of the conductor) and length based on current limits.
Electric motors do not draw a maximum current all the time, they draw additional current when they are seeing a greater load, if that makes sense. So if you think you are going to be working it to its maximum and pushing it hard, it might be worth spending a bit more money and getting 100ft 10ga wire just to be "safe".
Using a smaller gauge or extending the line too far could get into potential issues at the edges of performance capabilities (mainly overheated power cable), but it depends on how you are operating the equipment. When you go to the limits of conductivity and electrical parameters, you start to get into impedance and resistance values and heat transfer that start to have an effect when they would otherwise be negligible. Hopefully that's not too much information or rambling, lol.
12 gauge is the minimum to 100ft to prevent voltage drop and stressing the motor
I am wondering if this can replace a shovel. I just spent a total of 7 hours shoveling.
It can certainly replace a shovel to save your back, and will be much faster, unless you are a terminator, in which case you will probably be much faster with a shovel.
I just bought mine. Went thru a 17 inch storm. I cut the cutting path in half and it did ok. Do you still have yours? How's it holding up?
Yea, still holding up!
Thanks. Just used it in the Chicagoland area. It did ok.
Ty for the informative video. I have a couple question please...
1) how well do you think this would work on a packed dirt/rock driveway?
2) I noticed you often lifted the back wheels off the pavement, why
3) how heavy is this? I'm 61 and my storage area has a step up.
Thanks in advance for any information...shoveling is now beyond my capability.
1. it should be perfectly fine on a packed dirt/gravel driveway because the paddles do not "shovel" or "scoop", they "smack" the snow and will also smack the ground. It may move some of the gravel around a bit, but it will not dig into the dirt, if that's what you're asking. If it is digging a bit, then you can always just tilt it back slightly so it hits only the snow and doesn't touch the ground.
2. Not sure what you mean by "lifted the back wheels". Did you mean "tilt the blower back"? I shook the whole unit a few times because the snow can get caught and packed in the chute sometimes if it's too wet or the chute is not at a good angle, so I was trying to break the snow up, or I had to push it out with my hand. Sometimes I had to lift the front of it, tilting it back, because I had to take off a top layer of snow and then hit the bottom layer next... if the snow was too wet or too tall.
3. I did not weigh it, but it is listed as being around 35lbs. It is fairly lightweight for the size of it because there is no heavy battery, and it's mostly empty space inside to channel the snow. It folds up to fit in the original box very easily for the off-season. Very good for storage.
JET studios - scott jaster thank you very much for getting back to me. It looks like this might be a good fit for me as my driveway is only 2 car lengths long. Have a great winter 😀😀
I got one last year, it's pretty light and does a decent job on Ontario Canada snow. It's easy enough to carry around with one hand. If you're working on sloppy snow it can clog up the chute and it can also overheat (that only happened once). When this happens just give it a few minutes and it will start up again. I have a driveway that would fit about 6 cars and it takes me roughly 10 minutes to clear 3 inches of snow with this machine. Keep a shovel handy for really packed snow, like snow left from street plows.
You need a 2 stage snow blower, as it is a 1 stage, and can pick up rocks and gravel and throw it, plus damage the machine
After 3 years with the Snow Joe SJ625E, what are your long-term comments on it? Would you still recommend it?
Still going strong and working well. The cord is the only thing about it that really irritates me. Can't complain about the performance. It's a great value and capable for the tool that it is intended to be. This year I'm planning on buying the 80 volt cordless version to compare.
@@smonsterj
Something that I learned with corded electric mowers is to plan how I will lay down the cord, before starting. Sometimes, at the start, I end up shifting or readjusting the cord position, but generally, once I got the first couple of passes done, thee cord was always on the side of the machine that had already been mowed. Makes a huge difference in the irritation scale.
I just saw this for $105. I feel like its a bargain
JET studios - scott jaster Thx for the update!! I just put my SnowJoe up today :)
@@smonsterj did you get the cordless?
I have a small driveway and don't need a gas snowblower. After this video I decided to go out pick one up.
Shoveling snow sucks.
Are you planning on getting the corded or cordless one? I just bought the 80 volt battery powered version, but haven't had any snow yet this season to try it out.
@@smonsterj Since my driveway is so straight I decided to go with corded for the extra torque. Plus it was on sale for $159.
@@smonsterj Also, i am afraid of battery powered since it wont share a battery with my other tools. Typically batteries have always disappointed me.
Jet Studios,If I offended you in any way I didn't want to. If YOU are satisfied with your snowblower,that is what counts! !
Certainly not offended. It's just the internet... haha. I was making a joke that this snowblower is just a tool and not suited for things outside of its range. I don't care about the snow blower, I don't even really use it. I was just curious about how well it worked so I put up a video to show other people who might be curious as well. I wasn't even using it properly I'm the video; I was trying to show how it performs when used it in different, likely wrong ways, lol. 🤘
Hi, I see that you are using 2 extension cords at some points, stringed together. How long are each cords and what gage? It believe they recommend a 12 gauge cord. Thanks for the video, expecting mine next monday !
Yeah, that was two 50ft extension cords, 12 gauge, rated for 15 amps.
@Frankie Bop less than 12 ga beyond 50 feet risks voltage drop which stresses the motor
1st time i used it lower chute blew apart had to wait 6 months for replacement then chute started to break again so i drill couple of screws in it that worked but chute wound not turn gave up and got my shovel ps cord kept getting in the way
Do you think that the noise will bother sleeping neighbors at 3 a.m. in the morning?
Not really, it's just the sound of the spinning wheel smacking the snow. It's not silent, but it's definitely not anything that should annoy anybody at any time. However, if you were to bring it into your neighbor's bedroom and smack them in the face with it, I think they might wake up, depends how heavy they sleep.
@@smonsterj 😂. Ok thank you for the info. I am about to order one from Amazon tonight.
I have this, but my only problem is it gets clog, which is a hassle...do you get that as well? If you do, how do you solve it? Tnx and great review
Clog in the chute? Wd40 or any type of liquid wax before use.
Spraying some Wd40, or similar product, in the chute would help with clogging I think
Luke Van Gheem silicone spray lubricant
@@greenidguy9292
I silicone spray it before and after each usage on my gas powered single stage.
Spray the chute with silicone or lubricant to cut down on the clogging.
Thx
Just bought one of these and I’ve never used one before so I appreciate it
Just purchased the same machine for the snow here in Ptbo, Ontario today. I am having a problem with the power cord being a three prong and the machine being a two. Is there an adapter to make it fit or a different cord. If you can show me the link on Amazon I sure would be greatful. Thanks.
Break the prong off it'll work perfect not B's you at all done it many many timeS
You can get adapter in amazon
Thanks for the review...
Is that extension cord big enough to handle 15 amps on a long run like that, I burned out an electric hedge trimmer motor using two 100 foot extension cords the higher the amps and the longer the cord the heavier the wire you need.
Yep, you have to make sure you power cable is of sufficient gauge for sure (cross-sectional area of the conductor). However, you won't likely damage the device, but the cable. The device will draw what it needs, and if it needs more than the cable can conduct safely, then the cable will get too hot. Think of the power cable as a giant resistor, which is how incandescent light bulbs work, too. A cable that is too thin and drawing too many amps will get hot and likely melt or even catch on fire. The device should be fine, though. Your motor likely burned out for other reasons.
That is not right. A thinner cable will drop the voltage more than a thicker cable, thus a cable does kill the motor since the lower voltage.
Seems like you are pushing it a lot is it a two stage blower. I have shovel a lot of in my life time and it seems like the same pushing motion you do with blower I do with shovel. Hmmmmm have you used it for 7" maybe that makes sense
myviews it is a single stage. There is definitely a plowing motion that needs to happen. The biggest issue that I found was snow getting clogged in the chute if the chute was not in the best position. It is most definitely a lot less work than shoveling, that's for sure. And there are certainly a lot better snow blowers out there. The value of this one was the low-cost and that it works well enough if you don't mind fiddling with it a bit.
_ Mechanical assistance is always much better than shoveling which can have deleterious effects on spine and dorsal muscles - especially on ancient dudes with an over 70 year body like mine.
Yeah you have to plow through it whether you have a blower or shovel, but you don't have to throw every load with the blower. I just shoveled my driveway and sidewalk couple days ago and noticed that throwing the snow each load is what was hurting my back. Look at me now...looking up snowblowers. It's worth it in my opinion.
I ended up going with the battery powered 56v Ego snowblower. I'm lovin every minute of it.
Good review man.
How cute your wife is commentating 😂
just bought one for 115 at walmart.com can't beat it for that price
@@Nomadiacjoe yessir, the 15amp 21inch corded version. and just used it on 8inches of snow today..what an amazing little machine
@@Nomadiacjoe i usually just shovel the 30feet path to my cars 2 shoves wide and said f-it to the rest cause its heavy and i'm getting older. I am not lying when i say i did my entire driveway, around 3 cars, 5 paths wide walkway and even pushed back some smaller piles. it'll throw snow 10-15 feet...if it bogs down, back up and hit it again!
which is better the ego 56v or the snow joe ultra...in terms of power
That's a hard question to answer....hmmm. If you mean "electrical" power, then the SnowJoeUltra would likely be more powerful simply because it's using 120V (corded) and it's drawing 15A. The power equation is Power=Current*Voltage (P=IV). The reason it's a tough question to answer is that there are mechanical factors involved, and I would have to test them side-by side: gearing, motor specs and quality, angles of paddles and flow of the chute, etc... If I were to take a guess, I would say they would be just about the same in actual performance from viewing the Ego56V specs online (limited electrical specs).
Your main difference will be a huge price difference and that the Ego runs on batteries (cordless). I don't know what the amp-draw is on the Ego, but it would have to be around 32amps to be around the same electrical power as the SnowJoe, which is not uncommon for modern motors, so it's possible. Battery power is nice because you have no cord, but that means you have to HAVE batteries, and you have to charge them. Replacing a charger or battery is very expensive, so that's a consideration. And the batteries will not run for very long. Those batteries are 7.5Ahr, which means they will deliver 7.5A for an hour. So if you're drawing 32A (comparable power to the SnowJoe) then the battery would deplete in around 15min. If it is less electrical power than the SnowJoe and draws less than 32A, then it could last longer, but it would be less power.... I don't see that data in the specs. It comes with 2 batteries, so you have 30-35min of actual snowblowing "ON time" realistically. Assuming it comes with a high-quality charger, and the battery is FULLY depleted, it will take about 1hr to charge each battery, or less if it's not fully depleted.
That's all very interesting and logical.... but the real test is a simple mechanical comparison side-by-side in the same conditions, because things do not always perform exactly as they are described in the specs. Unfortunately, I don't have the Ego56V to compare directly, but I hope that at least helps give you an idea of the differences?
@@smonsterj I've read the Ego has a 2kW motor, which is marginally more than the SnowJoe. Brushless DC motor is maybe 85-90% efficient vs. an AC motor at 70% or so. So 1700-1800 delivered watts vs. 1250ish. Still, for the price, this is a solid way to go.
Funny kids lol
what power cord are you using with that?
I believe it was 12ga, if I remember correctly.
You NEED a 12/3 Cord, up to 100 FT in length. NOTHING Smaller, it effects the Motors Performance and longevity. I personally don't recommend anything longer, if you need to go farther away, you need a Gas Blower.
@@jameslester4474 You don't need it, it's just ideal. There are "potential" electrical inefficiencies if you go to a smaller gauge, but that is also dependent on the length, which leads to a compounding resistance factor. As long as the line is not getting hot, the electrical system should be fine. The motor simply needs the required amperage to operate within its voltage range.
@@jameslester4474 thank you.
cute kids.....
Can anyone please advice what is the best electric corded snow blower in the market? Greatly appreciated if anyone can advise.
Depends on your price limitations
Upto $300
@@roungnayoutub well, I would have to recommend the one in this review then. I tried a few of them, and this one was the best in that price range, even up to 500$. And simply comparing specs online this one was the best value as well.
I just got mine for 175$ lets see how this goes
Anyone find out how to change the small belt? Its not in the manual (there are two belts large is the auger)
It would be OK for a rear deck or something. It seems light enough to pick up and move where you need it. The main driveway, I think I would kill myself if I had that as my main tool.
007connecticut: with the forecast of El Niño pattern again this winter, these are the perfect-sized machines for the typical residential family in the Midwest states/Ohio Valley regions. What used to be known as the traditional "snow belt", these areas only get 1/4 of the snowfall they did 20-30 years ago. I'm in the lawn care/snow removal business & I foresee a financially lean season coming. If only Ohio would get the Nor'easter/Yankee clipper/lake effect poundings that the northeast U.S. gets.
I'm from WI n if u had that thing today with the foot of snow we just got. You'd wish you'd just spent the extra money for a gas one. I've only got a stage 1 Briggs n stratton but, it eats the snow n clears the end of my driveway where the plows build up snow like cake.
What would u do with a flat head shovel?
@@LeeTxai Wisconsin resident here and with all the snow we've gotten, my snow joe 627E does just fine on my 6 car driveway so....
If i were to get one of these i would only use it to keep one parking space clear. mine', I live alone so dam with keeping the rest of the driveway clear.
Thanks for your informative videos.
I will stick with my 95 lb light weight single stage gas model as it has more freedom to roam & more powerful than both electric and the ultra expensive battery powered.
Until a mature Testla made technology model becomes available at everyday consumer friendly price.
The square holes should be made of a sturdier plastic...
Why do you say that?
I actually thought about getting a corded blower for my sidewalks and large patio but after seeing these videos, it's clear to see they are about useless. They can't even blow heavy snow out of the way. I'm glad I got a two stage gas model. What a piece of junk.
if you keep your shoot hy and straight it works better
Better then using my back🤣🤣🤣
Use the strain relief for the power cord!
good god why? Do you not get much snow?
smv133 for the review.
You think this'll will help if you have state trucks plowing the road into your side walk!!!!!
i buy one is coming zoon yea
the cord is the biggest problem with these. its a constant hassle
Agreed for sure
good vid
What is the best extension cord to use? I have a 14 Gauge 100 ft cord that works ok . Should I be using something different?
Grace Carroll
To power the Sno Joe. How big gauge cord does it require?
Grace Carroll the power cable I use is 12 gauge. But any cable will be fine as long as it doesn't get too hot. You should be able to feel it after while and see if it is getting hot. If it is, then go to a bigger gauge.
Yours look like 14 gauge, 12 gauge at best. No way it is 10 gauge.
Ran Zhang yeah, you are correct, the cable I was using is 12 gauge.
I can only see this machine works well on a level surface with 4-5" fluffy snow. If you have a tilted driveway like mine, this thing will slide everywhere. Even the gas powered single stage snowblowers will struggle, so this is silly. You will need a two stage gas snowblower for anything above 8" thick. I saw my neighbor bought one of these to replace his single stage gas snowblower. They probably thought this thing is more reliable. Well, they just have to replace the carb on their old snowblower and don't forget to drain gasoline out of it before storage. I can't talk to them about it. I guess, I will give them a hand when it snows a lot.
Don’t go back and forth, take 10” bites not 21” bites. You will ruin the motor overtime
too much shock to the system.
Al Gorel I think you misunderstood the point of the review... LOL
Just trying to help you. I didn’t misunderstand anything.
Al Gorel yeah, I know, and I appreciate it, LOL... But I was trying to show how the machine operates under different conditions, and using it in different ways. I wasn't trying to instruct "how" to use it, and I certainly wouldn't use it in that manner if I was trying to be effective, LOL. Advertisements always show perfect conditions, I was trying to show thresholds so people can see what actually happens when people use it in certain ways.
over time
Where do you put the batteries
There is a door that opens up on the top to drop the batteries into.
@@smonsterj didn't see it in the video
I live in Minnesnowda and we use those to brush our teeth
Wow, you guys must have some pretty rough teeth over there! Lol. ; )
This wouldn’t last half a winter here in northeast Ohio.
Not to be critical but the energy you use for pushing that blower isn't that the same you would use on a wide shovel
myviews of course not, completely different type of movement and energy. You are correct. Also, keep in mind that the purpose of the video is not to show people how to use the snowblower properly, but to show people what happens when the snow blower is in certain situations or used in a certain way. : )
If you're referring to my comment about how much harder a shovel would be to use, that is relative, of course. Often times when the snow is not too high you can use a shovel as a bulldozer and just scoop and throw the snow at the edges, which is super easy, and you would also be bent over more often when using a shovel. Sometimes you have to scoop and throw every shovelful. Sometimes the snow blower can just be pushed around like a vacuum, and sometimes it has to be manhandled and pushed back and forth like an old lawnmower, LOL. Just depends. I was just trying to give people an idea.
_ a great back saver!
_ I always had a sore and stiff back after shoveling snow. Now, with a snow thrower there is no sore back and the pushing energy is minimal and just what I need for a workout, and good enough at my age (72).
@@smonsterj 7
NO!!! because you don't have to lift!!! your back is never in play with this excellent machine
i think caterpillar is bedor
No... Shampoo is bedor
@@scottjaster6902 this video no shampoo is snow blower this motor no god