(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best snow removal tools

Got it on amazon ca for forty bucks! I've recommend it to all my friends.

Garant EPSS24 Yukon Ergo 24-Inch Ergonomic Sleigh Shovel - Blue https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001FD3HQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TE5Lyb4M7VXXS

While we're on Amazon recs, check out these ice Cleats. They're absolutely life saving for Vancouver post-snowfall conditions

BINGUO 12 Teeth Anti-Slip Traction Cleats Grips Crampon for Snow and Ice Safe Protect Shoes Boots https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0176EMAKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_II5LybJJZNT31

Best I can do is $119,999.00. Do I have the job?

https://www.amazon.com/UST-U-Dig-It-Extreme-Collapsible-Shovel/dp/B00IKH3T26/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1539733288&sr=1-1&keywords=shovel

They sell these dope ass snow squeegees now that are amazing for both windshields and car tops. They are extendable too. I got mine from Home Depot but they look like this - https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-SJBLZD-JMB-SJB-Telescoping-Scraper/dp/B07B3LTX39/ref=sr_1_31?crid=ZVQC9LNKC84I&keywords=snow+squeegee&qid=1550800763&s=gateway&sprefix=snow+squ%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-31

Get a brass blade ice scraper. And don't ever curse our state like that again. It's not Michigan's fault that it exists where it does

Snow Joe AZ-SJ-SCRAPER Ice Scraper with Brass Blade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077H9WN1T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pvVwCbV3K3AKS

You are absolutely correct. My preference is a medium shovel, a little wider and a little move curved than the one in the picture.

If the "snow" is heavy as hell slush, you can still move a bit. If it is light, it is no problem. If it is in between, which we call packing snow, it can curl it to produce a good log of snow that is easy to move.

This is the closest I can find:

https://www.amazon.com/Garant-APP30KDU-Alpine-30-Inch-Stained/dp/B00440CUUA

There are better tools for specific situations, but that is a good single tool for most snow situations.

>>EDIT: I'm thinking about this bad boy and ditching the single stage. Eventually I'll get a two stage as everybody seems to love them.

No - THIS is what you want!
I shovel my entire driveway in about 1/4 the time someone could do it with a snow blower.

https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-SJBLZD-JMB-SJB-Telescoping-Scraper/dp/B07B3LTX39/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=snowjoe&qid=1573665333&sr=8-3

This is my favorite snow brush / scraper

Definitely get an Ariens. Did a bunch of research before I bought mine. The common theme was that you buy Ariens when you want something that will do the job, and last.

And get a heavy duty one. Our snow being wet is rough on snowblowers. Look to spend around $1000 to $1200. And buy some silicone or teflon spray (like DuPont or SNO-Jet) while youre at it.

Its something like this, although not this exact model: https:https://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-Telescoping-Shovel-Aluminum-Handle/dp/B00KWNL5DG/

You can use calcium chloride pellets for drying as well. Same stuff thats in damprid.

https://www.amazon.com/Peladow-Calcium-Chloride-Pellets-Melter/dp/B00H4OWKEO/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=calcium+chloride+pellets&qid=1563647866&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Hmm, might I suggest either a snow plow attachment:

https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Auto-Plow-Personal-Snowplow/dp/B00F541DNO

and/or these:

https://blog.1aauto.com/subaru-wrx-with-tank-tracks/

http://www.mattracks.co/

Power Dynamics 30 Inch Flip It SnoDozer Rolling Snow Shovel on Wheels - Made in USA Version By Vertex https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AR6FU42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_Hw8Pwb5YV5ETV

632230 632272 Carburetor with Spark Plug Fuel Filter for Tecumseh 5 HP 6 HP 631828 631067 631067A H30 H50 H60 HH60 HH70 Engines 4 Cycle Engine Troy Bilt Tiller Toro Snowblower Sears Tillers 47279 Carb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078NWSK31/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5OXUDb3SRQZAJ

Push broom won't work for me.
All access to the panels is from ground level.
I currently use this rake. It's 21 ft. I wish it could be longer but it would be unmanageable.

I don't know much about this area, so after cursory attempt at research, I've got a couple questions since you seem to know it:

• The [top-rated electric blower on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Joe-SJ627E-Electric-Headlight/dp/B075NMXLSS/
  ) is 15A at 120V... that comes to (15A 120V =) 1.8kW. A household dryer circuit is (30A 240V =) 7.2kW, so it'd easily drive that snowblower. Why does the direct calculation of wattage come out so differently from a horsepower-to-wattage conversion (750W/hp)?
  
  
• That same blower's specs advertise a snow displacement of 800 pounds/minute, which seems like a reasonable spec to compare, but I couldn't find mention of displacement on the top-rated (with a similar width) snow blower on either Amazon or Home Depot. Is that a bad spec to compare over HP?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ2FH38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_laLyCb7B9NZY3
https://youtu.be/1ZNi2YnaiR8

Here are two examples of tools used to remove snow from the roof of semis. It's difficult to do, so companies made tools to make it easier.

I got just what you need!

It is a Tecumseh hm100 engine with this carburetor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D4CREYA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_7UpGAbBE9ZKEH

You should get one of these, it's what I use on my E46. It has both a scraper end and a wide, sturdy, smooth foam brush end for sweeping snow off painted areas without scratching.

https://www.amazon.com/True-Temper-28-Inch-Scratch-Free-Brush/dp/B00NAWZHMG/

And get a snow plow shovel

$18 Prime

https://www.amazon.com/RC4WD-Z-X0007-Blade-Snow-Plow/dp/B00GHNZACW

This is discontinued but you should be able to find it

You will still need a mounting kit

For the metro area you want a wider 'pusher' with more plow like action, for high altitudes with more deep snow, you want more of a narrow 'scooper' with a shorter handle.

Metal blade shovels, wheeled pushers, plastic shovels with a metal blade for ice, (anything with a gimmick) ALL suck

Below are typically what commercial snow removal guys use and they are worth the money. Keep them out of direct sun because the plastic will get brittle if you leave them out for a summer. otherwise these are a 'man's man' shovel, no frills, gimmicks, long lasting, and does the job right.

Amazon

Walmart

And this is why I never bought a shovel like this. Not only would they be heavy and hard to push when full, you're begging for a gut shot multiple times while cleaning your driveway.

The giant sleigh style with the big fuckoff scoop.


For when you absolutely positively want to get the hell back inside asap.

Catch: its shit on uneven surfaces.

> Many idiots also didn't clear their roof.

Every year this comes up and every year there are people defending not removing snow from the roof, or even the windows, for reasons of just not wanting to or willfully ignoring the risks associated with it.

For the windows I've seen several people get indignant because they just don't want to put in the effort. Screw you because lazy.

For the roofs I've seen people say that they just can't reach so they refuse to try. People will then point out that long handle, telescoping snow brushes exist as do arched ones designed for the roof as well as snow brooms. Then the non roof clearing people just resort to insults and say that they're still not going to do it because fuck you.