What can I use instead of strimmer wire?
I grew pissed with our flimsy strimmer and replaced the string with a short length of cycle brake cable held on with a line crimp from my fishing tackle box with a second crimp to stop the end from fraying. Worked a treat. Using cable ties to replace strimmer wire sounds like a great idea, but it’s not. Trust me 🤦🏻🤣 I grew pissed with our flimsy strimmer and replaced the string with a short length of cycle brake cable held on with a line crimp from my fishing tackle box with a second crimp to stop the end from fraying. Worked a treat.Skint Dad – Stop wasting money buying strimmer wire, just use cheap cable ties instead!
Are strimmer wires universal?
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY : Our trimmer line fits the widest range of cutting applications fixed-line, semi-automatic and automatic bump-feed heads. Most styles and weights of trimmer line are interchangeable, so you can use a non-OEM (original equipment manufacturer) line. However, larger/heavier lines may not fit every string trimmer.
How do I know what strimmer wire I need?
Line thickness, vegetation and brushcutter power Thicker trimmer line (up to 3mm) is designed for longer grass and can be used for medium-powered trimmers or brushcutters. The thickest trimmer line (3mm+) is usually twisted, serrated or square-shaped and is designed for long grass and low undergrowth. The thinnest trimmer line (1. This type of nylon line can only be fitted to less powerful trimmers. Thicker trimmer line (up to 3mm) is designed for longer grass and can be used for medium-powered trimmers or brushcutters.A thicker line can handle tough vegetation and last longer. It also gives a cleaner cut and won’t get stuck in long grass or weeds. But a thinner line has its benefits, too. It’s more flexible, so you can easily get into tight corners and edges.Twisted trimmer lines are ideal to use in rugged areas and they cope well with thick and woody weeds. This shape is also the best one to use around obstacles such as solid concrete and is often the preferred option of commercial operators.Determine the optimal diameter for your line trimmer Generally, the thicker the grass or weeds, the thicker the line should be. A larger diameter means more cutting power and usually more durability when cutting thick or dense grass or weeds.
Do you have to soak strimmer wire?
Soaking it for 24 hours before restringing your trimmer will make the line last longer and not break as frequently. Lawn care pros estimate soaking string trimmer line in water makes your line last two or even three times as long. This, in turn, saves you time, frustration, hassle, and money. The line in your grass trimmer should last around 2 months with regular mowing. If you have noticed your trimmer is no longer cutting correctly, it’s best to check the trimmer line to see if it needs replacing.