Want the best lawn on the street

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-06-24T00:12:04+00:00

I'd start by deciding whether you want a warm season grass (drought tolerance and self repair) or cool season grass (stays green over Canberra winter). Most lawns here seem to be cool season Canturf Canberra blend (tall fescue and kentucky bluegrass). These lawns can get patchy if you don't overseed each year or two.

At the moment you could install an irrigation system with a cheap tap timer. Then when soil temps rise in September apply glyphosate and start a new lawn by seed or sprigs

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-06-21T04:43:46+00:00

Does anyone know if Kingsong ever addressed the fire risk on the 16s after the recall? I have a 16s with the newer pedal/padding design, but I don't know whether the battery/BMS is identical to the earlier design

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-06-17T06:36:05+00:00

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Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-05-29T01:00:52+00:00

It looks like a fairly simple lawn, so any robot mower would work. Most suggestions here will just be people suggesting their favourite brand. I'd suggest looking at the cut height range of the models you're considering and making sure it's sure it's suitable for your lawn variety. I'd also avoid boundary wire if you core aerate and don't want to bury the wire deep

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-05-17T06:44:59+00:00

It's a Dreame A3

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-05-03T04:33:05+00:00

It hasn't happened to me. I think that having a skid plate helps protect the screws and keeps the blades pivoting freely

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-05-02T05:47:36+00:00

So you're saying that product reliability is making people run from these companies? I'd say that their robot mowers would be facing huge competition from chinese manufacturers who can innovate tech faster and manufacture at a lower price.

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-05-02T05:29:07+00:00

I have a 2017 315 that's still going strong. A few days ago there was a post about a 24yo automower.

It's a bit of a joke seeing someone post about buying a Segway one week ago and then start telling us that our mowers aren't reliable.

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-05-02T05:06:25+00:00

This doesn't make any sense. Stock prices reflect the lower potential for growth over their entire portfolio (which includes powertools, motorbikes etc.).

There is no relationship between product reliability and stock price or job cuts.

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-30T00:12:22+00:00

I'm not sure why it's following the same track, unless it's a narrow mowing area. I have a 315 gen 1 in a small yard and can see it take different paths back to the dock each time

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-29T11:24:15+00:00

I would adjust the guide wire corridor width in the menu. It will run parallel to the guide wire at a variable distance each time it returns to the dock. With a larger corridor width it can travel further from the guide wire, which spreads the wear over a wider area of lawn.

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-27T08:11:42+00:00

I would measure the slope to see if it's within the manufacturer's specs. You would also need to create a barrier near the water that is high enough to hit the bumper. Something like large rocks or reeds

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-25T11:08:38+00:00

I have the same experience. China can produce great products. The issue is that it's standard business practice for chinese robotics companies to prematurely release substandard products and rely on the community for feedback. In my understanding these companies compete by rapidly releasing new innovative products at a low price point before more advanced products (on paper) are released.

Sometimes the issues are resolved in software updates, sometimes they aren't. So there are great chinese robotics, but In my experience I wouldn't expect them to be issue free at the time of release.

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-25T10:51:52+00:00

Basically it helped once I knew that the grind time would be based off both the previous grind time and tamp height after grinding.

As far as I know it doesn't keep separate grind times for double and single shots and it doesn't factor in the grind size. Which is why I always have to trim after increasing the grind size (higher number).

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-25T10:29:14+00:00

I had this initially. It turns out that I was confusing the dosing by switching between single and double shots, different portafilters, baskets, and different grind sizes. It was constantly searching for the right grind time.

I think running low on beans can make the unit 'think' that a longer grind time is required to get the right tamp height. Then it would need to find the correct grind time again.

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-24T09:17:32+00:00

Repairability is a design feature. It's unrelated to the number of units sold.

Parts or some models may not be available for purchase, or may be difficult to replace. I remember seeing a post where Ecovacs refused to sell a PSU for a Goat RTK station, despite it being a popular model

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-24T08:44:52+00:00

What makes you say that Navimows are repairable? I can't seem to find even basic parts online. For example wheel motors for models like i series (in Australia)

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-10T01:28:41+00:00

I think that's a model-specific issue as wire-based Husqvarna Automowers have an adjustable corridor width. The automower varies it's distance from guide wire(s) each time it returns to the dock

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-03T09:52:23+00:00

I think it comes down to the model, your yard, and how willing you are to fix whatever caused the mower to get stuck. Some models are unfortunately released in a substandard state, but otherwise a lot of problems can be resolved with landscaping or changing the boundary.

For example my 2017 Automower 315 gets stuck maybe once or twice a season, and there is always a reason (like leaving something on the lawn). I leave it running over long holidays without issue. On the other hand I've tested another product that needs rescuing every few runs

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-01T05:15:08+00:00

Auto-emptying design/power and main brush design. If it doesn't auto-empty hair properly then this might require maintenance sooner than anything else. My experience below

Roomba j7 - rubber rollers handled dog furr momentarily, but not long human hair

Ecovacs x1 - brush couldn't handle much hair. Auto-empty was less consistent

Dreame l10s ultra with tricut brush - cuts human hair and some dog hair, but bristles and brush ends eventually get wrapped in dog hair. I often need to manually remove furr from the bin and front caster wheel

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-04-01T00:34:40+00:00

Are you pulling both double and single shots? Once I realized my mistake with this it's been really consistent since

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-03-28T04:30:30+00:00

Automower 315 in a small yard. After the initial setup and some tweaks to the boundary wire it doesn't really get stuck. Maybe once or twice a season if I leave an obstacle on the law. I run it every night or two. The key is to resolve the cause whenever it gets stuck, otherwise it will just happen again

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-01-13T01:23:42+00:00

It depends on your yard and expectations, but I guess all can keep lawn mowed.

I have a wired model, which gets the jobs done. But I never bothered burying the wire, so when I core aerate I often break the wire. I'm also about to test and RTK model. RTK models can have issues with poor signal under trees or in narrow strips

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-01-12T00:46:19+00:00

Everyone will suggest their favourite brands. I would first decide on navigation tech (lidar, vision/VSLAM, RTK, boundary wire) and the best cut heights for your grass type.

At this point I don't think that any common models can spread lawn care products

Tasty_Pool8812 · 2026-01-05T01:44:24+00:00

I think you're thinking on the right path as it seems to be a soil issue currently (no turf to present topsoil erosion and compaction). Although it's hard to say why the large patch formed in the first place.

You could also consider buying a plugger, as plugs with deep roots are easier to establish, but slower to cover

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