John
Rippin, head gardener at the stunning Bodnant Estate in North Wales, believes
that his battery powered Airion hand blower from Pellenc is the perfect machine
to avoid disrupting the estate’s visitors.
The
Bodnant Estate, a National Trust property, is a strikingly beautiful
agricultural estate in North Wales.
Set in
hilly and wooded countryside in the lower reaches of the Conwy Valley, it
commands spectacular views across to Snowdonia. Stone cottages and farm
buildings have been restored using traditional materials and techniques, and
the Estate supports farming and encourages other rural activities.
With
intimate corners, sweeping lawns, grand terraces and verdant woodland, huge
crowds are drawn to Bodnant all year round to soak up the beautiful sights. It
is for this reason that John is extremely selective about which equipment he
uses to maintain the estate.
“Visitors’
enjoyment is our first priority so our machinery is picked as much for noise
levels as it is for performance," he explains.
“One of
the most useful machines in recent years is the leaf blower. Years ago
gardeners would endlessly rake leaves from lawns and sweep paths clean with
besoms, but we now use a Pellenc Airion model that does a better job and much
quicker. There are now hand-held electric models that run off battery packs and
make as much noise as a hair dryer.”
As John
says, the Pellenc Airion is extremely silent throughout operation with an
intensity level of just 79db – perfect for sensitive areas such as Bodnant.
Furthermore, the Arion stays perfectly balanced during operation, regardless of
the speed – which can be altered depending on the task required. With a 4 speed
setting it is possible to manage the blowing power based on the surface to be
cleared. Weighing only 2.55 kg it is extremely lightweight and is the only
battery powered blower on the market with a powerful thrust of 17.5 newtons.
It is also
waterproof to IP54 standards and is protected from dust and moisture.
As with
all Pellenc equipment, operators can expect a full day's work from the
lithium-ion battery. With over 10 years of experience and the world’s first
manufacturer to introduce this technology in professional hand-held power
tools, Pellenc’s range of batteries have gained world-wide market recognition.
The
batteries are adaptable to all tools in the Pellenc range and are guaranteed
emissions-free, meaning that operators will be contributing to reducing the
consumption of fossil fuels while still increasing their productivity –
something that John has certainly noticed with his Airion.
“They are
great for blowing dust and debris away from patios, paths and drives, blowing
grass clippings off a lawn, clearing out gutters and drains, blowing mulch back
onto beds and can even be used to get a bonfire blazing.”
Light,
odourless, noise-free, with no starting problems and no filling the fuel tank –
it’s no wonder more and more people are turning to the innovative technology of
Pellenc.
All
Pellenc batteries and tools come with a three-year commercial warranty and are
distributed in the UK and Ireland exclusively by Etesia UK.
