[jdc0589]

You are right, and I agree with the last bit for the record.

But, keep in mind that "just going electric" isn't a good option universally. It's MUCH more expensive to put together an electric setup and the number of batteries necessary to do any significant amount of work than it is to buy even a mid range backpack 2-stroke blower. Especially if you do what a lot of people do and look for used equipment to save a ton of $.

If you have a small yard or are only ever doing stuff like blowing off a deck/patio/sidewalk/driveway: battery 100%. if you need to do any significant amount of leaf management in a larger area: good luck.

I have an m18 electric, and gas Echo backpack. If im cleaning off a sidewalk/patio, cleaning gutters, etc.. im 100% using the electric. Otherwise....not so much. I don't even clean up grass clippings, mulch and cut frequently enough that they aren't an issue.

[bhandziuk]

I use a corded electric blower (it's also the motor for a shop vac). It works very well for the driveway, blowing out the garage and, for the very rare times I've done it, leaves on grass.

[jdc0589]

corded ones can be great. I moved to a battery powered one for cleaning gutters because eventually the cord was going to trip me on the roof and cause a fall.

obviously less convenient than gas or battery, but they can be good for stuff reasonably close to your house.