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Lymow One in test: Robot mower without boundary wire with RTK navigation and chain drive
The Lymow One robotic lawnmower is one of the most exciting developments in the field of robotic lawnmowers without a boundary wire. My test shows how far modern RTK navigation, VSLAM, a robust chain drive and a wide mowing deck can simplify work on large lawns. The focus is on performance, precision and off-road capability – characteristics that I was able to test extensively on my own property and another larger test area. The report summarizes all the important aspects: from design and scope of delivery, set-up, mapping and app control to mowing performance, cutting pattern, obstacle detection and practice on uneven terrain. In addition to the test, I provide…
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Hcalory TB MAX 8 kW diesel heater in a practical test – compact all-in-one heater for camping, workshops and motorhomes
The Hcalory TB MAX 8 kW diesel heater is one of the most modern diesel parking heaters and combines a compact design, smart app control and high heat output with low consumption. In my detailed test, I show how the diesel parking heater performs in the motorhome, when camping or in the workshop, which technical innovations distinguish it from older Vevor models and which safety functions make the heater special. In addition to the manufacturer’s portrait of Hcalory, it covers design, technology, installation, CO monitoring and automatic start-stop – right through to a comparison with other diesel parking heaters and my practical test in the animal house and garden shed.
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Build your own smoke-free fire barrel: DIY instructions from a 200 L oil drum with secondary ventilation
Building your own fire barrel is an exciting DIY project for the garden that not only provides warmth, but is also sustainable. An old 200-liter barrel or oil drum can be turned into an efficient and virtually smoke-free heat source with a little manual skill. I built my own fire barrel and tested different variants – from simple burnout to optimized secondary ventilation. In this article, I’ll show you step by step how I went about it and what to look out for when baking, drilling and choosing materials.
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MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete test: Fully automatic cleaning with AI and hot water
The MOVA Z60 Ultra Roller Complete is one of the most modern vacuum and mopping robots in its class. With 28,000 Pa suction power, a rotating mopping roller, intelligent obstacle detection and a self-cleaning base station, MOVA sets new standards in terms of convenience and efficiency. In my test, I used the Z60 Ultra Complete for several weeks in everyday use and analyzed how reliably it cleans floors, handles carpets and what advantages the automatic hot water cleaning actually brings.
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Installing and programming the Hunter Hydrawise irrigation computer – step by step
Automatic garden watering with the Hunter Hydrawise controller brings more convenience, efficiency and control to my lawn, bed and hedge watering. In this article, I will show you the complete transition from the classic Hunter X-Core to the smart Hydrawise control system – including WLAN setup, zone programming, sensor integration and weather-based adjustment with Solar Sync and Predictive Watering. I describe how my existing system was expanded and modernized, which functions make the difference and what to look out for during installation. A field report with many technical details – from practice, for practice.
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Network wireless smoke detectors across several floors: How X-Sense Link+ protects your whole house!
X-Sense wireless smoke detectors in the test: In my multi-storey old building with thick walls, it was clear that normal smoke alarms were not enough. I installed the X-Sense Link Plus system with wirelessly networked smoke detectors and CO detectors and put it through its paces. In this article, I show how smoke detectors with wireless technology perform in practice, how the setup works with and without an app and which variant is suitable for which application scenario. You’ll also find information on mandatory smoke alarms in Germany, the technology behind the devices and my detailed practical test with video.
