@@Rocket5386 I also have the Ego single stage. I bought it first. I don’t like it because I always get the front catching on something, even when it appears there is nothing to catch on. The two stage, self propelled models allows me to take a little weight off the front (pushing down on the handles) and better glide over the driveway.

Sorry to hear that. Mine is still running. It’s too bad these don’t come with a sensor for water.

I never saw that option! I’ll check it out!

I’m still running my same pump. I’m running it 5 hrs a day going through 8 zones. Just can’t run too many heads in any given zone.

Whoa! That’s awesome.

Yes. It was higher in some places and lower in others.

We usually get a big snow like that a couple times per season. Although it seems like it is rarer these days.

I still have mine. I take good care of it. I used it every day throughout the summer for at least 4 hrs every day. One season it seemed to seize up, but, I opened it and found it was just stuck. After cleaning it, it worked like new. I drain it and store it every winter.

Sure. It’s advertised as 1075 GPH. You can expect more or less depending on the height from where the water is drawn and how long the water hose/sprinkler pipe is.

Coming up on 700 now.

I should have drained it first then? I thought it all seeped out. I’ll look at that this year. Thanks!

Yes Sir. I am an amateur just having fun

Yeah. Not for everyone. I wouldn’t recommend using anything less than the two 7.5ah batteries. Preferably the 10ah. If you need more, then the gas option.

You make a video of yours with the same depth and wetness of snow on eco mode, then comment on how well it works.

It takes two batteries and comes bundled with two 7.5AH batteries (at least when I got mine it came with 7.5AH). However, it can run on any battery. It runs on one 5AH or a 7.5AH and a 5 or 10AH. But it really sucks down the juice so I don’t recommend using just one except maybe to test out what other battery to get. They should all recharge on your current system ok. However the bundled version comes with a dual charger which is convenient when/if you need to recharge and keep cleaning snow…

Yeah I probably should. But I almost always just play it by ear and try and listen to engine, if it’s bogging or purring and adjust accordingly. The only issue I ever had since 2012 was a new battery a year ago. But I hear you, others told me the same.

It’s still going strong! The batteries are still good, I leave them on the charger all the time. I haven’t used it since last winter, but I pulled out the other day, aired up the tires and tested it. It’s ready for this season.

In most instances, throwing distance can be sacrificed for battery life, there are some instances that require throwing distance. Like what? At a previous home, my driveway was surrounded by structures. My only option was to throw the snow off the back of the driveway, which was 30' to 50' feet.

"It can throw snow 50 feet!" "But you shouldn't use that feature. You don't need that silly feature anyway." E cope. 😂

Salt Lake City, UTAH

@@CashJohnston Wow you do you get alot of snow? What month do you get the most snow?

@@davehenderson6896 Yes we do get a lot. This is where the 2002 Winter Olympics were. However, the past few years we haven’t had as much as usual. This year people are already skiing so maybe we’ll get more.

@@CashJohnston Oh so this is in November 2022?

@@davehenderson6896 This was the first snow in 2021 that actually stuck and needed clearing. It was Late February. Normally we get snow in like this in November. But it’s rainy in the early part of winter the last several years rather than snowy.

Yes it is. It pushes through the snow very well, especially considering it isn’t too heavy.

@@CashJohnston thank you! I can’t make a decision on the 7.5 or the 10. Loved your video and saw you had to charge twice. Thoughts?

@@reddragon3518 I think it depends on how big the area is that you need to clear. I would prefer the 10’s I think. I have an Ego mower and the batteries would serve in winter and summer.

Yeah. Should sell my Ryobi zero turn mower and get an Ego. Make more use of those batteries

@@CashJohnston way better idea. You get 4 big boys with that sucker. Then you can stick ur 7.5's in the 2 extra slots. Have additional chargers. Absolutely a good idea. The zero turns of any kind are always highly sought after, so you probably wont lose much if any on ur purchase. Im assuming you take very good care of your stuff. Looks like you have a really comfortable life. You are absolutely enjoying life. Congrats on that. I'll be waiting for that video of, how you sold ur zero turn for the ego, lol.

The pump is made by Ebara. It is a submersible.

If you mean the large o-ring seal for the housing, I think you can them on Amazon by measuring the diameter and width. The little mechanical seal on the shaft, I can’t say for sure. But there are a lot of rebuild kits for similar pumps if you search for 1 hp sprinkler pump rebuild kit and nose around.

@@CashJohnston looking for 1/2 shaft seal

There is a phone number in the manual for parts: 1-888-866-5797 The mechanical seal looks like part #20. I’ll put a link to the manual where you can see parts. You might need some other parts around the seal too so check out the parts list.

manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/63000-63999/63320.pdf

See page 11 of the manual for the parts list.

Yes sir. These are little tanks that will last a lifetime if not abused.

That's good news. They are only rated at 1300lbs. I love that Kubota always engineers theor products better than advertised

It can hold for days, not two weeks. Got to get everything sealed up. The water in the pump reservoir (prime tank) can leak if it isn’t sealed.

@@CashJohnston will it hold prime if it is moved regularly? Thanks

Not sure about if it can hold a prime after being moved around. It would partly depend on the foot valve being used. I have not needed to move this pump. It holds the prime if I pick it up and move it a little bit.

I use a foot valve and the pump holds a prime for days.

Yes I went under the machine and kept the wires above the driveline

Yeah. I made it up. But I assume it’s been done before. It still works great.

Yes. I just wanted to see how much I could do with it. I really only use it for the little front driveway and it handles that just fine. But to you your point, I could easily get that done with a single stage. The longer driveway stretches back over 300ft (over an acre long) which is what I was having trouble with. Normally I use a little tractor and plow attachment for that bigger area. Not really sure how much gas it would “all” take, I think over a tank.

@@CashJohnston a 300ft drive way 😳😅 that's lots.. my main drive way is sloped at only 70ft by 14th to 19th wide plus a 40X28ft parking pad.. if you have a video with the single stage please share i think it would suite my easy days of the main driveway days for a Canadain NW winter being 3000m above sea level, for now had to pick one and i got the Toro 37802.. on easy days 2 weeks b4 i top up the tank.. battling the elements 4 hour straight heavy packed snow and just just over half a tank

@@joebrown9621 I like the single stage. Just need to set the feet so as not to get caught on the cracks in the concrete. I’ll have to do a video on it vs the two stage next time we get a good snow.