Are you supposed to soak weed eater string

Should you soak trimmer line?

Trimmer line does tend to dry out over time and becomes more brittle. Storing it or soaking it in water will help reduce line breakage and make the line more flexible. Be sure to deplete your supply of last year’s line before you purchase new line and begin using it.

How long should I soak trimmer line in water?

STIHL TIP: Soak your trimmer line in water for 24 hours before re-spooling your trimmer to keep it flexible!

Are you supposed to soak Stihl weed eater string?

String trimmer line gets quite brittle with age, and that causes it to break off in small pieces as you use it. Replacing your string will correct this problem and make your trimmer more efficient.

How do you rejuvenate trimmer line?

During winter storage, trimmer line can age, become brittle or dry. This may result in poor working performance in the first spring cut. Trimmer line that has lost moisture due to extended storage can be submerged in water overnight. This may help revitalize the line and improve its life and performance.

Does string trimmer line get brittle with age?

Typically wound inside a hub on a spool, the line overheats when a gardener gets too close to their intended target; the line’s tips — not the middle length — are the cutting portion. Fixing weed wacker line melts requires replacement of the entire line within the hub.

Does trimmer line get brittle with age?

Check to see that you’re using the proper nylon string for your model of weedeater. Using the wrong size or type of string can cause frequent and regular breakage, warns Lawn Mower Wizard. If you have trouble locating the proper string, order it directly from the manufacturer of the weedeater.

Why does my weed eater string keep melting?

You should replace trimmer string spools once every 90 to 180 days if you use the trimmer weekly. Overusing the trimmer string greatly increases the chance of it breaking while you’re using it. If you don’t replace it often enough, the ends will fray, and it won’t chop through the weeds.

Does string trimmer line get brittle with age?

Twisted trimmer line has a better cutting edge and is stronger than round line. Normally used to cut back thick, heavy weeds, this trimmer line delivers clean cuts while reducing trimmer vibrations and noise levels. The added strength also helps decrease line wear and breakage when hitting hard surfaces.

Why does my weed eater string keep melting?

Nylon Lines

It’s affordable, lightweight, and durable, with excellent tensile strength. Most commercial trimmer and professional landscaper use nylon lines due to the low cost of the material. Nylon is a great all-around choice, but it lacks the strength of copolymer and titanium lines.

Does string trimmer line get brittle with age?

The line of a Weed Eater trimmer head won’t advance if it is too short because not enough centrifugal force acts on it. That situation can happen if you don’t tap the head often enough or the line becomes sheared by a piece of wire or a root.

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