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Black & Decker BV2500 12-AMP Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher
 
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Black & Decker BV2500 12-AMP Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher

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2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

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Black & Decker BV2500 12-AMP Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher + Black & Decker Blower/Vacuum Leaf Collection System (Fabric Trash Can Cover Ships In Tube) #BV-006 + Black & Decker BV-005 Replacement Collection Bag for Blowers and Vacuums
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  • Three-in-one blower, vacuum, and mulcher clears your yard of debris
  • Clog-resistant vacuum design; condenses 10 bags of raked leaves into just one bag of mulched leaves
  • Push-button switches from blowing to vacuum mode
  • Dimensions: 24.1 x 10 x 15.2 inches (WxHxD); weighs 11.9 pounds; 2-year warranty
  • Includes blower attachment, vacuum attachment, and leaf bag

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With the Black & Decker Leaf Hog, you can clean up both the deck and the lawn with one reasonably priced and easy-to-maintain machine. This blower/vac is electric, so it requires an extension cord and an electric outlet to run, but there's nothing else to set up or maintain. The 12 amp motor has considerable power for its size, more than enough to clear driveways or decks or blow off sections of lawn. At just over 7 pounds, the Leaf Hog is light enough to use for long periods of time, and it's also quiet enough to use at any time of day. Switching from blowing to vacuuming is a snap--literally. The correct button took us a moment to find, but once you've located it, you simply depress it and remove the blowing unit, then attach the vacuum extension in its place. The extension has a bag for mulch, which attaches with a small clasp. When vacuuming, the unit mulches by sucking leaves through the fan assembly. Though this model, with its patented Vortex anticlog vacuum system, does a better job of remaining unclogged than most, you still need to be careful to avoid rocks and sticks. It also has a variable-speed control that lets you choose between 150 and 200 mph blower speed.


Amazon.com Product Description

Powerful, efficient, and easy-to-use, this three-in-one blower, vacuum, and mulcher helps clear off your yard, patio, deck, and walkways--even wet leaves and twigs are no match for this heavy-duty tool. Operation is simple: to switch from blowing to vacuum mode, just press the push-button. And you'll never have to worry about clogs slowing you down, thanks to the vacuum's Vortex system. Additionally, the BV2500 condenses 10 bags of raked leaves into just one bag of mulched leaves and works quietly, making yard work more pleasant. For added peace of mind, it comes with a 2-year warranty.

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 10 x 15.2 inches ; 11.9 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
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  • ASIN: B00004DTNG
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  • Item model number: BV2500
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,153 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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179 of 188 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A well-designed, ergonomic blower-vac, July 14, 2001
By Tool Connoisseur (APO, AE United States) - See all my reviews
I almost didn't buy the B&D Leaf Hog because of some of the negative reviews I read here but I'm glad I ultimately disregarded them. I did so because I went into the local home-improvement store and hefted one. It was so much more ergonomic than the competing Toro and seemed to be so much better designed, I took the plunge and I haven't been disappointed.

It is extremely comfortable to use. B&D really thought the design out. Switching from blower to vacuum couldn't be more easily or quickly accomplished. It's quieter than I expected (95 decibels measured on the vacuum). It really does mulch well and provides a steady supply for the compost pile. And to address the negative comments:

Someone complained about the impellor wearing out because it's plastic. They can't make it out of steel because of spark and fire hazards and if it was aluminum, it probably wouldn't last much longer and in either case it would add considerable cost. Another bright reviewer complained about having to tie a knot in the chord because the clip in the handle wasn't adequate. Well, a quick overhand knot has worked extremely well since the extension chord was invented, and is used by professional tool users everywhere! Someone also complained about the bag coming off, but they never noticed the clever clip there for the chord to help hold the bag on. Someone thought the vacuum was inadequate but they're probably not realizing that it draws a lot of amps and requires the appropriate gage extension chord (I recommend at least 12 gage). I found the vacuum to be plenty powerful enough and I had to turn the blower to "low" because it was blowing the rocks out of my (desert landscape) yard! I can't directly address the long-term reliability since I've only had mine a month or so, but it seems well built for the price.

The bottom line is: The Leaf Hog is a well-designed tool with great performance that is worth the cost (think about it - it's the price of a dinner for two at a nice restaurant and people are complaining that it's not built of titanium and nuclear powered). It will probably last longer if you treat it with the respect a tool deserves. This is an extremely useful tool that anyone with a yard will be happy to own. Also, if you plan on vacuuming a lot of leaves, I recommend getting the BV-006 leaf collection system because the included bag is for smaller jobs (and would get too heavy anyway if it was bigger).

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109 of 113 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says it does ... only., August 18, 2000
By J. Olshefsky (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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I've had a Leaf Hog for about six months now, and it has performed as I would expect it to. I was looking for an inexpensive, electric chipper/mulcher as I've got a 1/8 acre yard and don't have a need for a 25hp beastie. The Leaf Hog was the only thing that fit the bill and it does exactly what it says. For dry leaves and grass clippings, it vacuums them and mulches them nicely -- my compost now holds a lot more debris than it used to (and is finally composting for a change). However, while you can easily vacuum _dry_ leaves and even small twigs, most wet debris (wet leaves, weeds, green sticks) has a tendency to plug it badly.

The other minor problem is that it was designed using the modern "all parts should have equal durability" mindset. More specifically, the plastic mulcher/blower part (the actual impeller/blower fan blades are _plastic_) is showing tremendous wear and is no longer sharp like it was originally. It would have been much better if this part was made of metal or at least had a metal edge.

In all, however, I'm quite satisfied with it. I was surprised it mulched as well as it does, and the bag is quite large -- you can fill it enough so it's uncomfortably heavy to carry for most people. It is cumbersome to maneuver in tight places, but for most tasks it's just fine.

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised, May 6, 2000
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My father-in-law told me this was useless b/c it wasn't gas but it had alot of blowing power. The vacuum was not as strong as the blower but worked really well. You have to be careful not to suck up pebbles, etc. Seems like I emptied the bag twice in a 15 minute span. Mulched pretty well also. It worked alot better than I ever thought it would. I'd recommend it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth
Not worth the money or effort, it constantly clogs up, so you need to constantly unclog it. I rather rake and pick the leaves up myself, it's quicker....
Published 28 days ago by J. A. Sassano

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Blower/Vac
The only bad thing that I can say is that this is my second one. When we got the original one out this year, it would not start, it appears that the switch is bad. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Kintz

1.0 out of 5 stars poor quality
They are good for two uses tops. My first one burt up a motor in 15 minutes. The second made it to the second chore before the motor burnt up again.
Published 4 months ago by pulsar

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tool for the money
Although my BV2500 has developed the major problem cited in many reviews,it took more than 10 years of high volume leaf vacuuming before it failed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by John Ziola

4.0 out of 5 stars Mulching? What mulching?
Earlier reviews complained about difficulty in finding a button for mulching. I guess they were right; I couldn't find one. Read more
Published 12 months ago by R. A. Stine

2.0 out of 5 stars Unwieldy/Heavy/Jam Prone and broken
I got two falls out of this leaf-vac before the little male-plastic bar that holds the fan/hand unit into the blowers female part broke as I cleared the 20th jam of the day today... Read more
Published 12 months ago by ReverendMike

1.0 out of 5 stars malfunctioned 2 times
I ordered this blower by black/decker, started it for first time-burnt out after few minutes. Returned and got a replacement of same item-same problem again. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Anand Basi

4.0 out of 5 stars Black & Decker Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher
This product is a typical, yet usable, B&D design. The handle-mounted power cord lock is somewhat difficult to use, but works fairly well after the cord is "locked" into a type of... Read more
Published 13 months ago by L. Allen

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Product, Horrible Service
I ordered the Black & Decker 12-AMP Electric Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher #BV2500, it was $55.56 when i ordered it, and i cose two day shipping for an extra $12.66. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Wynter72

1.0 out of 5 stars Stay Away !!!
I had an older version of the Leaf Hog and had nothing but trouble with it. I had to rebuild the switch mechanism two times (plastic parts kept breaking) and then the motor died... Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Gaston

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