Fordiesel69 259 #1 Posted August 17, 2021 So I scored a nice used PB280 power broom that had a failed carb. Its got only the round bristle drums with no way to install the paddles unless I upgrade the gear box. I was wondering if anyone knows what the pros and cons are for the paddles vs bristle? Is one more desirable? Photo from google, not mine: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,163 #2 Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) I've only seen one of these in action at a neighbor's place a couple doors down being used by their landscape and never used one myself. The worker told me he originally kept two gear heads (one for broom and one for paddle) and switched them in about 5 minutes. The next year he just bought another unit to stop switching and to also have a backup. I've seen him use the paddles on places with caked leaves. I've seen him using the broom on concrete and stone sidewalks, the pavement/Belgian block driveway, and the grass (moving leaves near the shrubbery and flower beds where a blower would scatter the mulch or damage the plantings). Edited August 17, 2021 by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 862 #3 Posted August 17, 2021 I have a paddle attachment for my Echo PAS. it does an amazing job on winter sand on the edge of my lawn! Leaves the grass alone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
