Suction is created by air rushing through the intake to fill the vacuum – carrying your garden trimmings with it.

Flymo PowerVac Corded Leaf Blower and Garden Vac - 3000W

However, be prepared for trouble when turning as the wheels do not operate so well when it comes to changing direction (James Dyson really is onto something with the ball wheel on his vacuum cleaners! Pure garden blowers tend to be a little smaller and lighter, but we would say the dual-use models are worth the extra size and weight. The Flymo PowerVac 3000 (formally Scirocco 3000) is a multi purpose leaf blower that’s perfect for clearing large, cluttered gardens. In blow mode, you can precisely direct the airflow, sweeping debris, grass clippings, and heavy leaves. The Flymo PowerVac 3000 is a cabled leaf blower manufactured by the Husqvarna group — a leading name in producing premium outdoor products.

You can also guarantee that, just when you think you’ve finished, the wind will blow in something else to deal with. It’s noisy at full tilt, dishing out around 108dB – not much lower than the average rock concert – but you can reduce it using the variable speed control, with a cruise control function to lock the current speed.

Flymo PowerVac 3000V Electric Blower, 3000W, 310 km/h Blow

If you don’t like to do gardening very often, nor do you have the desire to, then this is the best garden vac for you if you want something that makes a quick job of clearing up an entire area. I would personally recommend the Hyundai for you as it is slightly lighter, has a wheel at the bottom that can be used to take the weight of the blower and has a 2 m longer power cable.

In this review, I’ll give you a no-nonsense evaluation of the PowerVac’s performance, practicality, and power — with the promise of zero hot air. You will have to pay a little more, but what it lacks in cost effectiveness it certainly makes up for in performance and usability.

Flymo PowerVac 3000 Electric Garden Blower Vac Review Flymo PowerVac 3000 Electric Garden Blower Vac Review

The other key things to think about are the type and capacity of the bag and how easy it is to convert the machine from its blower to vacuum modes.

Its ergonomic handle has a soft-grip that’s uber comfortable, controls are conveniently positioned, and it’s easy to transition between blow and vacuum. Switch to vacuum mode and it will suck up great piles of them in seconds, then neatly shred and compact them so that they barely fill the 35-litre collection bag.

Flymo PowerVac 3000 3-in-1 Electric Garden Blower Vac, 3000 W

The Flymo is still a great machine, and is very good value for money and has a higher shredding rating at 16:1. For instance, I use the lowest setting to blow loose leaves across my drive without disturbing gravel. Use the blower function to blow your leaves and debris into piles, and – if you have a gravel path or driveway – blow them away from the gravel before you try to suck them up. The 45-litre collection bag is generous, and it shreds matter at a ratio of 16:1 — converting leaves into a fine mulch fit for flower beds.As a seasoned expert in the field of garden power tools, I have dedicated over a decade to working with and reviewing a wide variety of lawn mowers. It’s a bit noisier than the Worx WG505E, with a noise level of 83dB, but it’s nothing some ear protectors won’t block out.