[AT] OT: Electric snow throwers

[Steve Williams]

Rupert wrote:
> Hello Guys,
> 	Sorry for the OT but I don't know who where else to ask.
> 
>          I've been thinking there must be a better way after having to 
> clear a foot of snow off my deck a couple of times. Don't have room to 
> maneuver the 48" snow blower I have on the deck nor is it easy to get it 
> on the deck. I've been giving the small electric ones such as this one 
> <http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/2/OutdoorLiving/PowerEquipment/Snowthrowers/PRDOVR~0603982P/Yardworks%252B9A%252B%25252B%252B16-in%252BElectric%252BSnow%252BThrower.jsp?locale=en> 
> a look. I'm thinking one might work well to remove snow from a roof too 
> when the need arises. Has anyone any experiences to share about them?
> 
> Rupert

I have an older version of that in the shop. Works OK as long as you 
don't plan on clearing off a lot of heavy wet snow.

I also have an electric shovel. It's a 12" wide mini version of that. 
Works great on roofs and the like.

  http://www.roofrake.com/Productpages/Electricsnowshovel.asp

The mighty Joe power shovel is the one I have Picked it up at an Ollies 
outlet for $75.00
Works good on lighter snow. It will move the heavier stuff but not very 
well.