October 9, 2024 - Turf Matters

The new Nexus Escape: Leading battery-powered outdoor power equipment specialist, EGO Power Plus, is adding a new model to its 3-strong range of power inverters.

The Nexus Escape provides power whenever and wherever it is needed with this latest model boasting improvements to the pure sine wave inverter, making it compatible with even the most sensitive electronic devices. This model also features a 240V AC outlet, two USB ports, one USB-A port and one 100W USB-C PD port for direct connection to a range of portable devices.

The new Nexus Escape

Compatible with any EGO ARC Lithium™ battery, the Nexus Escape provides flexible power on the go for charging mobile phones, laptops, and cameras. It can also provide off-grid power for lights and music devices. Ideal for camping trips, beach visits, festivals or even for enjoying the garden. Compact and lightweight, with an integrated carry handle, the new PAD1800E can easily be packed in a rucksack or stowed in a tent.

Andrew Frohock, Product Manager at EGO, said: “The PAD1800E builds on the success of our existing power inverter kits which have proved popular for people who love to enjoy the outdoors, whether that is relaxing and partying in the garden or going further afield.

“Providing 20% more output than the previous model, the PAD1800E is even more useful while still retaining the qualities that users love – easy to carry, great functionality and full battery compatibility with the rest of the EGO range.”

The PAD1800E features an adjustable light for use after dark or in low light conditions and can provide sufficient power to pump up air beds, charge phones and even power a TV. When used with an adapter it can also power multiple three-pin plug devices at once up to a combined 180W power.

The Nexus Escape runs off EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium batteries that are compatible with all other EGO products, meaning you can take a battery from any EGO outdoor equipment and use it in the PAD1800E. Simply click in an EGO battery and enjoy fuss-free power. This also makes the Nexus Escape extremely useful for workers in remote areas who need to charge phones or other devices.

EGO Power Plus is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of battery-powered outdoor equipment, all built around its game-changing 56V ARC Lithium^TMbatteries. These batteries ensure its products outperform their petrol-powered equivalents as well as outlasting other battery brands.

For more information on the latest products from EGO, visit; www.egopowerplus.co.uk

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New doors open for Pitch and Track: The picturesque island of Jersey is known for many things, but perhaps lesser publicised is the fact that its climate provides the perfect growing conditions for moss!

In the battle to ensure moss and weeds doesn’t detract from many of the island’s popular public and sporting attractions are contractors Pitch and Track, who can now take on the challenge chemical-free thanks to their purchase of a Foamstream L12 system from Weedingtech.

New doors open for Pitch and Track

Owned and operated by father and son pairing Nigel and Harrison McLinton, Pitch and Track conduct maintenance and repairs for natural and artificial playing surfaces, alongside effective weed and moss control, for a number of tennis courts, football facilities and private and public schools throughout Jersey. “Like a lot of contractors, we were previously using various chemicals to treat unwanted vegetation which meant ensuring we had the correct licenses and PPE to spray it, and also restricted us as to when and where we could treat areas – particularly in schools and areas around children, animals and waterways” explains Harrison.

“We stumbled across a demonstration video of Foamstream and were immediately intrigued by what this could offer.” Following a phone call, Weedingtech’s Tom Hamilton organised for a demonstration unit to be shipped to the pair for trial, who were seriously impressed from the off! “We had the L12 for a couple of weeks, used it on a few of our regular tennis court sites to see how easy it was to use, how we could manoeuvre it and ultimately how effective it was. The machine and the process delivered on every front which cemented our decision to purchase a unit for delivery in spring 2024.”

Foamstream provides control comparable to that of glyphosate on a broad range of weed species, together with the effective treatment of moss and algae. The plant-based foam solution insulates the hot water, to retain the temperature and quickly kill the weeds, the roots and surrounding spores – offering both immediate and longer-lasting control. Weedingtech’s L12 delivery unit is a portable, compact machine offering a ‘plug and play’ solution for use in all environments.

“Where previously we relied on the right weather and temperature to spray, we can now effectively treat surfaces anytime with Foamstream. We’ve done close to forty tennis courts to date, and are continually impressed with the speed of results and the more effective clean we get by following Foamstream with a pass of our deep clean machine. We’re also in discussions with authorities regarding treatments on some of the island’s slipways and outdoor pools.”

”We were also delighted to be approached by Jersey Zoo to treat areas in and around the aviary and some of the enclosures.” Harrison adds, “Foamstream has definitely opened new doors for us already and we’re both excited about other opportunities and the future of our business with this machine.”