DIY Fun: Cord-Free Toro Leaf Blowing

[@TrackGeeks]

That is totally impractical and ridiculous. And totally worth it. I salute you! Fantastic job.

[@DavidPozEnergy]

Thanks. It was just a lot of fun to build.

[@robertgiresi9515]

OMG, this is so genius! I already own several outdoor corded power tools that I can use this for... snow blower, leaf blower, weedwhacker, pressure washer. I can even see this being useful if I ever want to make the switch from a gas powered lawn mower to electric. Perfect and cost effective over the long run! I can't believe I've never seen this before or anyone else come up with this idea. Love it!

[@stevewilson8267]

David! This was one of the BEST things! You are THE MAN! Thanks for leaving us the list of parts necessary to build it.

[@epnuzuluaga766]

"Because I can". That's all the explanation I would ever need.

[@fisherus]

David Poz comes to Hollywood for starring role in new "Leaf Busters!" movie. Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd join the unemployed! Be interesting to see how tired you get after blowing down or up your hill. Just got to thinking after I wrote this. You got ice skates and a lake close by? Propulsion Unit elGrande!

[@berendlensvanrijn386]

You are brilliant. I did this with a whole dj system on my boat.. 2x 100ah 12v lithium batteries in series. 24v inverter and voila!!! It’s fun to have power everywhere!!

[@JL-ij2xc]

Great video David, thank you. You look like you're a member of the ghostbuster team. Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. Cheers, John L. in Fairlawn Virginia USA

[@yankey4]

Ok this is the best LEAF BLOWER VIDEO EVER!!! LOL LOVE IT!! Was cracking up big time. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@DavidPozEnergy]

I told you I was working on a leaf blower video.

[@jimgopro9441]

After my wife watched it her comment was looks like something I would do! Keep up the good work sir!

[@stalwart56k]

Shrieked with laughter on this one boss! Visual comedy and music was perfect! I've thought about doing this for a corded Oregon electric chain saw to cut trees deep in the woods. The corded version is more powerful.

[@FrugalRepair]

That’s fun! Great job! I would have expected the motor inside the blower to be a DC motor.

[@Suzuki_Hiakura]

There was a similar project in a book from a few years back... give or take 30 or 40. Was about making a type of bag that had a battery attached that you would plug tools into. Also recall the same book teaching you how to recharge non rechargeable batteries as well as giving a very tame explosion, fire and death warning. Was an interesting book; if I remember the name then I'll post it as I'm sure some might enjoy it.

[@timothybaldinger261]

I have to say that i love your videos. But this is the most fun i have seen you have. The smile on your face was awsome.

[@techsir8866]

Mr David Poz I thank you very much for this on Thanksgiving morning. Hope you and your family have an awesome day today.

[@weekendswiththecamper346]

I bought the same inverter to start my solar projects to only 12 volt. Works great and when I upgrade my system I will find other uses like you did. Love the channel

[@leclavs9835]

I am so amazed with your ideas and creativity Sir! very nice job!

[@rodstein09]

You’re a 12 year old in an adults body! I applaud you man :)

[@CoolMusicToMyEars]

Go Trees are very nice, but a lot of work when in the fall, I used a petrol unit & suck up all the leaves, Nice idea Dave :)

[@blueb4829]

I'm going to reluctantly give you a like because it's not plugged into a wall but still plugged in, albeit to a device on your back. Looks more like a battery-powered blower, which is already available at the store.

[@NoelBarlau]

"Don't cross the streams. Crossing the streams would be bad."

[@PaulStewartPositivePaul]

That’s exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@lessmith4165]

😂 I feel like you've had this pland for a minute I like your style sir 👍

[@rickvan8387]

always a good show, Happy thanks giving ,

[@peteasmr2952]

This kind of thing was a childhood dream, I love seeing it come to reality

[@PappyNet01]

I agree with TrackGeeks - awesome and entertaining video! I just purchased the Toro Power-Jet F700.

[@BenBrand]

Love the opening!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

You are something else! I love your creativity, David. I bet that we’ll see a clothesline tied to your back this summer?

[@DaivG]

I hate getting out and and putting away extension cords too. But I don’t go this far to avoid them.

[@RodneySolarCircuits]

Some ac motors can run on dc. Maybe check it to see if it can. No inverter!

[@laurentallenguerard]

Yeah, but with a portable 120V setup you can power most low cost widely available tools.

[@RolandW_DIYEnergyandMore]

Ghostbusters out, David in! Good job man.

[@mjp0815]

Universal power pack for cheap, powerful tools! The future.

[@richardwasserman]

Happy Thanksgiving. Fun video.

[@lightdepsolutionssolutions4099]

Haha, the beginning is hilarious David! :)

[@kingcardano2.9millionada24]

You look like a bloody ghost buster👍

[@jontscott]

Nice solution but I think using two of those ~57v DC batteries in series without the inverter would have been better... you can also take three 40v tool batteries in series. The universal motors in the leaf blowers work just fine with DC or AC I have found. I ran my 120v AC leaf blower on about 80v DC for a while, then I eventually just bought a nice all in one cordless leaf blower that just works.

[@kennethalmond8922]

Wish I could give it 1000 thumbs up! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@deejohnson5163]

Isn't this almost like EGO COMMERCIAL Series. They run off a large back pack system. Love yours.

[@Danielsoto9095]

Ohhh boy did i enjoy this video!!!!! For a moment i thought i was streaming Disney+, the Mandalorian, 🤣🤣 cool video David. Nice job, keep it up 👍🏻

[@jamest.5001]

Who ya gonna call, David poz! Leaf busters! That looks like a proton pack on yo back! Happy thanksgiving!!....... To everyone!

[@remog38]

And when its raining you could put on an army poncho 😊😊😊 awsome video as always

[@daveyio87]

Great idea! Id be intersting to see you build this smaller and more compact.

[@DavidPozEnergy]

Sorry I have to ask, are you serious or joking? I only ask because it's a fun-natured video and don't know if you are also joking.

[@musicwiz40]

@@DavidPozEnergy i think he's actually being serious lol... but he kind of does bring up an honest point. A backpack sized lithium generator with a large AC capability would be pretty cool!

[@mwhferrari]

Great job! Always thinking about what is possible. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@landonferguson7282]

Awesome job. I've really considered making one of these AC power backpacks myself.

[@realvanman1]

LOL! A fun video! Alternatively, since the series motor in that blower would run perfectly well on direct current, you could eliminate the inverter altogether and put two more of those 48 volt batteries in it’s place. Similar weight and bulk, three times as much run time, and, at 150 volts, a bit more power! You may need a better switch in the blower, or at least a condenser across the stock one, to successfully interrupt the DC when switching it off. THAT would be FUN!!

[@jdeadman]

I have done something similar with my corded Weed wacker. But since the 120V is alternating you only need about 80V DC to get the same if not more speed. Way lighter and more efficient

[@ctkdev]

Nice work David!!! Definitely doing this!

[@daan3298]

Totally getting a Ghostbusters vibe here!

[@captainobvious9188]

You could replace that leaf blower motor with some serious RC-based beast.

[@easylawncare]

I did this with a old Dell labtop bag and 4 leaf batts and a electric worx blower and weed eater went for 13 yards wide open all day using lolz.

[@RobertLowery]

Who you gonna call? Leaf Busters!!!

[@SigmaWorksSW3D]

Leaf Buster!!! this is realy great and fun idea ;)

[@marbbridges]

Some little boys Never Grow Up lol they love playing in the leaves good job

[@smokingbatterieschannel6060]

Absolutely brilliant David 👌👌

[@HometownUnicorn]

"Have you got some leaves in your neighbourhood, Who you gonna call LEAFBUSTERS! If your cords too short and you live in the woods, Who you gonna call LEAFBUSTERS!

[@buixote]

You should think about a backpack-powered posthole digger! ;-)

[@J0hn1o1o]

I Like all of your Videos. But this one really made me smile :)))

[@LithiumSolar]

That is funny and totally awesome!!! :D

[@DavidPozEnergy]

Thanks.

[@171widetrack]

No fan of the music I love it when you actually talk in your videos you learn more

[@DavidPozEnergy]

I'll go back to my regular style of talking. This was more for the fun of it.

[@FreekHoekstra]

@@DavidPozEnergy i love it, put a smile on my face

[@laurentallenguerard]

Hoping you won't blow up the inverter after prolonged continuous power draw. My 5000W blew up after 1-2 hours of consecutive 1800W chainsaw work. I have the parts to repair it soon.

[@starckmad1779]

Fun! I’ve got the same problem. 5 acres!

[@mannymota3442]

Cool, I enjoyed the video - necessity is the mother of invention!!!! Although, I would call it a "portable" rather than cord-free system. More videos like this one please.

[@wallywood49]

Very nice! I like your acting skills.

[@davidellenberger3852]

Hehe. The reliable inverter has a trimmer where you could try 130V. Could be interesting!

[@DialM4Microcontrollr]

You could leave the inverter out of the equation if you mod your leaf blower to run on DC. Seems that would remove a bit of weight

[@matthewhorwat7540]

Lol, interesting format, reminds me of one of those black and white videos with the text writing on the screen

[@FreekHoekstra]

That look at 4:50 hahaha, “i’m sexy and i know it!”

[@bobbypearson6258]

If I give that to my wife I might never see her again. She loves blowing leaf 🍂

[@jmacd8817]

Channeling Red Green, I see. Well done! (though it could use more duct tape 😉)

[@StevenCrothers]

Should have just bought an EGO blower. They’re the superior cordless blower. Better than almost all plugins even.

[@sstyrna6592]

lol , love it , now do mass production

[@leoschneider3570]

Imagine driving by and seeing this outside

[@garycorrick]

Great ingenuity!

[@winstonsmiths2449]

Love it. Great intro too!

[@cbreezy1322]

You're having too much fun. Well had. I looked for an adapter to run from USB to female so I could try to see if this big cell phone power thing would work for a while. I guess no one has invented it yet

[@echikobvu74]

Thts what I call ingenuity!

[@bmay8818]

Or you could, you know, use a rake... Cool build to be sure! I just don't understand why people are so dead set on not raking, which is essentially free and a decent workout. And this is coming from someone in the rainy pacific northwest, where your dry leaves are an adorable luxury!

[@late4dinner268]

Didn't they have that exact same one in the movie back to the future ?

[@MarkKuehnel]

Wonder if a jackle power bank would work

[@loucinci3922]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@Still.In.Saigon]

Thanks Dave. I needed a good laugh

[@mlong9475]

Who ya gunna call to bust some leaves? David of course!

[@dr.projectx5142]

Sweet this will power an electric mower and won't be worried about chopping the cord by accident.

[@JRP3]

Did you consider using a larger higher voltage battery for the original cordless blower? Higher voltage should make the motor spin faster and the larger battery would not have as much voltage sag, and you wouldn't have the losses from the inverter. Of course the motor might not like it if you go too high with the voltage.

[@Stefan_Dahn]

This type of guy is freak, just like me! 🤣 Who needs a jet pack if you got David's GenPackOnYourBack®. 😜 By the way, you could charge 500 phones at the same time! 🤣

[@DavidPozEnergy]

LOL

[@sparks6666]

If only a company would sell a leaf blower that ran on batteries... ;-)

[@apex007]

Nice. I was thinking there must be a way to do this, but would like to see it without the inverter. Do you think that is possible?

[@00708046]

He is using an AC blower with a battery power source so he needs an inverter unless he uses a DC blower , which he showed us , isn't as powerful.

[@Dogburt_Junior]

@@00708046 depends on the motor. BLDC motors can be very powerful. The AC motor is running at ~1kW while the DC likely isn't doing more than 20A @20V, or about 400W. If you upgraded the motor, controller, and batteries to be capable of 2kW then you'd have a leaf blower than it twice as powerful as the one shown.

[@jimmac521]

while I've got that inverter and am very happy with it... you should have just taken that toro back and bought the newer Kobalt leaf blower.... I've got it and it works great.

[@RodneySolarCircuits]

Great intro! Funny

[@armondbrown5464]

How much brother! I'll send you a back pack! Excellent job......just picked up my Toro

[@UnknownIdaho]

I wonder how difficult it would be to rewire or replace the motor to allow it to run on 48 volts DC directly? Thereby eliminating the need for a $440 inverter….

[@tomstdenis]

love that intro

[@harrisidiens3105]

Who you going to call "GHOST BUSTERS!"

[@rolliebca]

Such fun! I loved this!

[@paulsharpe3794]

Are you going to be available for some Gostbusting and don't cross the beam with eny power cable 😎

[@cryidis9818]

Modern day ghostbusters 👻

[@RS-ms1bz]

I never thought a leaf blower episode could ever top the SpongeBob episode, but you’ve done it!!! Now if you could make a leaf blower that works under the sea, I would be super impressed lol 😂

[@deejohnson5163]

Maybe you got bolt three ( 3 ) Toros together on some wheeled frame.....

[@hydroalternation]

next step snow blower on overdrive because you can no overheating hence the snow

[@oogie-boogie]

love the look on you face in the intro,,lol

[@mikem1959]

How long will your back pack battery/inverter last on that leaf blower?

[@DavidPozEnergy]

It ran for about half an hour. It's not an optimized design, just fun throwing together what I had.

[@anuraggoel4742]

It looks like Ghost buster backpack.😂