Great tips, getting ready to swap my head out soon. I finally got smart and started carrying extra line in my pocket - trimming stone walls in old pasture fields in VT can be a hike. Now, if we could find a SAFE way to carry gas/oil mix in a hydration backpack, that would solve having to shlep a gas can as well. Trimming Rambo style! I combined your video with one from a guy showing how to put a bolt on the trim head to make it last longer. . .I won't get home until dark! Thanks for the video!
I use my speedfeed head on my Honda gx35. Easily the best trimmer head design out there hands down. Edit: also for anyone who reading this and is interested in the speedfeed and have a Honda trimmer it is literally plug and play it fits the Honda trimmer gearbox out of the box so no need to use the added compatibility bolts and screws super easy to install.
Echo 400 also fits the Dewalt 60V Trimmer [DCST970] out of the box, just take off the old dewalt garbage head and replace with this echo 400, all you need is a phillips screwdriver to hold plate in place to screw on new echo 400, cheers!
Love the speed heads saves tons of time. An extra back up line in your pocket is a must, it never fails it will run out wherever your the furthest away from your truck! Lol Also if your old line becomes bridle and breaks easily, just soak it in water it will rehydrate the line and make it less bridle. Good video brother
Running out of line and coming back to the garage for a refill is a must. Those cold beers need to be properly used during that time! Don’t carry extra line! Great Success!!!
Those SF heads are cool, but quite honestly I have never had a problem with my standard line head. Twist off, do your centering (like JB's wing step or other method) insert the middle into the catch, wind up and re-insert. I guess too many people ate lead paint chips as kids to get how this works, so they came up with an even easier way. 🤣 Keep on rocking, JB!!
You know what Paul? I agree with you! Those old heads were not that complicated to figure out! I used one for quite a few years without an issue! I still see them from time to time. Hard to kill a classic! Anything cool happening this week?
I love how they now make trimmers auto feed like this. Not long ago, they were all manual feed where you had to take the head off and string each side separately. This saves a lot of time and headaches. Great video JB!
Would you do a video of your personal opinion of best trimmer line and brush cutter blades? When I use to use a bump head, I liked the square line. Echo uses .095, the speed feed head can use .105 and lasts a lot longer
Good information. I don’t landscape professionally so don’t go through as much line but I do have a large property so I tape my extra string to the shaft with electrical tape so it’s always ready when I run out. Thanks for the measuring tip
Great video JB. I need to replace my line on mine. I don't know what brand mine is but I'm sure that they're all pretty much the same. I like the wingspan idea. It takes the guesswork out of how much. I think I have 2-3 extra spools of line that I'll never use.
ROCK ON WHITIE! I’ve been doing that wingstep since I was a kid! Works every time and never jams! You could mow your lawn with your trimmer to use up that line lol! 😂👍have a great weekend my friend!
Awesome Mike! I’ve been hearing this through the grape vine! It’s kinda like waking up and watching Saturday morning cartoons like back in the day lol! Thanks for watching and for being a cool fan!
Good video.. quick question.. on my echo speed feed head there is an L on one face side of the inner spool, and on the other face is says R. They both have arrows pointing in different rotational directions. Is this to change which was the line can be wound onto the spool, depending on if you have a clockwise or anticlockwise trimmer ?
I have a speed feed head on my new echo trimmer. I am trying to reload the string, but I can't turn the head so that the arrows line up with the holes. Do you have any ideas as to what may be happening? I checking for any remaining string, debris, etc. There doesn't seem to be anything that should keep it from operating correctly. Thanks.
@@GarageGear thank you for your response! Yes, I have. No debris or pieces of remaining string were in the head. The trimmer (PAS-225) and head are brand new. Maybe the head is defective.
@@mnoble0902 no problem. perhaps! Can you return it? If not you can pick up a new head for about $30. It’s hard to tell what’s wrong exactly without seeing it first hand.
Hey William...great call on the Speed Feed head...I just made a video the other day how to install...maybe it will help you if that's ok your agenda today...cheers! ruclips.net/video/zv_NhCLiXOI/видео.html
Awesome William! These are great on any trimmer! Total game changer! I do receive small amazon commissions but the price doesn’t affect you in any way! Appreciate you supporting the channel my friend!
So far, I’ve seen two of your videos that I needed information on, and your videos popped up. I clicked Liked on both and now I just Subscribed to your Channel. Thank you for your videos. Many of us appreciate them and you.
my Craftsman weed wacker has a speed loader......But you take 2 (two) pieces of equal length line and stick one line in each of the 2 holes until it bottoms out then wind them in..... piece of cake.
Actually if both lines are not even from the head, dont need to cut unless one is way long than the other(I'd start over, cuz it hardly happens), as you use the trimmer just like this itll get even(by feeding the next inch or so), husqvarna trimmer head is one example and ofc echo one is simple and better
I always had breaks and jams went to husqvarna head i like that alot then i saw video about soaking line in water because lines are brittle i tried soaking line and retride the 400 now having better success can mostly run line out unless its twisted inside the head
not trying to hijack anything on your excellent video JB. to the comment of the poster about having some extra lengths of trimmer line. I keep mine on a spool, but what I also have done is taken about four or five lengths and coil them up and I leave them in one of the map pockets in my truck in case I am ever without my school or it runs out before I get a chance to replace it I have some backups. so for the homeowner I might suggest peeling off a coil or two and sticking one somewhere different than you normally keep your line trimmer container maybe if you're lime trimmer container is in your shed with your trimmer keep an extra coil in the garage so if you run out and you go damn! you have enough to get your yard done and go get a replacement spool or package
Great tips on reloading line JB! Good idea carrying the xtra line. I was trimming yesterday and ran out of line, so back to the shed. Ugh! I have the EGO with the automatic reload button. Easy peasy! (I could loan it to you if you wanted t do a review on it.) Have a great holiday weekend my friend!
Thanks Jay! I may have to take you up on this. I have a gas blower review coming up then an electric blower review coming up along with other blower videos too. We’ll see how our season pans out and if not possibly next year. Have a good weekend as well my friend!
Hi Is there any reason why I couldn't put the speed feed 400 head on my PAS 225 Echo ?? The compatibility list says no but why??? Thanks Love your Videos
I have a package of black diamond line that's .105" thick. I struggled to put 15 feet into it because it's slightly thicker than the .95". 10ft was perfect.
If you're cool like me then you buy an ego trimmer and the line feeds itself. LOL. Hey JB..any issues with spider mites to this day? Just watched that video was wondering...
I might be cool like you next season. We’ll see! Spider mites weren’t even an issue this year. I was bagging my clippings every other now. Using worm castings as fertilizer and spraying worm tea at least once a month and it is working out great. The garage gal and I were able to enjoy the pool much more this year. The strategies worked well! Got any issues on your end?
@@GarageGear no issues with spider mites. I'm just working on a better lawn and taking in your tips to be on top for next Spring and summer. Glad you got to enjoy your pool!
homeowner=Echo SRM-225 starting out commercial=Echo SRM-225 experienced commercial w/residential clients=Echo SRM-225 looking for a beast? Echo SRM-2620T reasons for those recommendations are weight, power, build quality, reliability, Speed Feed head, price in the case of the SRM-225 $200USD
I removed the factory speed speed head from my echo and replaced it with a pivot trim head. The factory head was way to sensitive and like don't last as long. I can use the pivot trim line almost a month without changing
Oh def don't bump this head down hard. The cheap material they use cracks really easy. That's their big downfall, too greedy to use high grade Nylon, pro's say they go through 3 or more speed feeds a season!
@@MyGreenLawn2019 yeah I use black diamond 0.95 and it has an amazing cut quality, it is extremely strong line can cut like 20 to 30 yards before having to reload my speedfeed, and it's extremely balanced the line make almost zero noise compared to other lines I used which would sound like a giant fan on the end of the trimmer. Also I use a Honda gx35 trimmer it's a great trimmer match with speedfeed and black diamond.
Great tips, getting ready to swap my head out soon. I finally got smart and started carrying extra line in my pocket - trimming stone walls in old pasture fields in VT can be a hike. Now, if we could find a SAFE way to carry gas/oil mix in a hydration backpack, that would solve having to shlep a gas can as well. Trimming Rambo style! I combined your video with one from a guy showing how to put a bolt on the trim head to make it last longer. . .I won't get home until dark! Thanks for the video!
Thanks frazier! That’s a good idea with the bolt! It got my thinking how we could carry a mini attachable gas container 🤔👍 thanks for watching!
I use my speedfeed head on my Honda gx35. Easily the best trimmer head design out there hands down.
Edit: also for anyone who reading this and is interested in the speedfeed and have a Honda trimmer it is literally plug and play it fits the Honda trimmer gearbox out of the box so no need to use the added compatibility bolts and screws super easy to install.
Good to know on those Honda trimmers! Thanks for sharing Shorty!
Echo 400 also fits the Dewalt 60V Trimmer [DCST970] out of the box, just take off the old dewalt garbage head and replace with this echo 400, all you need is a phillips screwdriver to hold plate in place to screw on new echo 400, cheers!
Love the speed heads saves tons of time. An extra back up line in your pocket is a must, it never fails it will run out wherever your the furthest away from your truck! Lol
Also if your old line becomes bridle and breaks easily, just soak it in water it will rehydrate the line and make it less bridle.
Good video brother
Good tip with soaking the line there Green Lawn! Thanks for sharing and watching another my friend!
So happy my speed feeds heads hold double that amount of line lol😂
Yeah the 3020t uses the bigger speed feed lol😂
@@Robert-j9k5i thanks for sharing and watching
Running out of line and coming back to the garage for a refill is a must. Those cold beers need to be properly used during that time! Don’t carry extra line!
Great Success!!!
@@apexiumim2741 you got this all figured out Apex! lol! 😂👍
thanks my trimmer is a brand new machine fs 55 love your garage in side it has every thing brillant
I’m ready for anything David! Thanks for being a cool fan!
dear garage gear your garage is brillant give me a full tour please love it
Many have been asking for this. Perhaps I can get one together soon!👍🤔😉
Those SF heads are cool, but quite honestly I have never had a problem with my standard line head.
Twist off, do your centering (like JB's wing step or other method) insert the middle into the catch, wind up and re-insert.
I guess too many people ate lead paint chips as kids to get how this works, so they came up with an even easier way. 🤣
Keep on rocking, JB!!
You know what Paul? I agree with you! Those old heads were not that complicated to figure out! I used one for quite a few years without an issue! I still see them from time to time. Hard to kill a classic! Anything cool happening this week?
Thanks for the content!
You got it allen. 👍
As usual, another great straight forward instructional .. Thanks JB !
Thanks a lot Dave! You ROCK! 👍👍👍
Thank you!
You got it chris! 👍
I love the echo 105 black diamond string
That’s some good line!
I love how they now make trimmers auto feed like this. Not long ago, they were all manual feed where you had to take the head off and string each side separately. This saves a lot of time and headaches. Great video JB!
Definitely better than the old days Lawn Lover! These speed feeds do a great job kicking out line. How was your vacation?
@@GarageGear It was great!
Would you do a video of your personal opinion of best trimmer line and brush cutter blades? When I use to use a bump head, I liked the square line. Echo uses .095, the speed feed head can use .105 and lasts a lot longer
Hey John this has potential for some content! Thanks for sharing the idea!
Good information. I don’t landscape professionally so don’t go through as much line but I do have a large property so I tape my extra string to the shaft with electrical tape so it’s always ready when I run out. Thanks for the measuring tip
Another good tip! Thanks for sharing Jon and thanks for watching!
Great video JB. I need to replace my line on mine. I don't know what brand mine is but I'm sure that they're all pretty much the same. I like the wingspan idea. It takes the guesswork out of how much. I think I have 2-3 extra spools of line that I'll never use.
ROCK ON WHITIE! I’ve been doing that wingstep since I was a kid! Works every time and never jams! You could mow your lawn with your trimmer to use up that line lol! 😂👍have a great weekend my friend!
@@GarageGear you have a great weekend also.
Great video! Do you if the echo speed 400 head will fit a stihl FS111RX??
I think it will! They make them to fit many models and other brands. They come with other adapters if needed!
Best trimmer head ever. I put a bolt through the bottom of mine to make the plastic bumping cap last even longer… nice video sir…👍👍👍
I like that idea! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Thanks again for your video. I look forward to them every Saturday morning. It is a great way to start my weekend.
Awesome Mike! I’ve been hearing this through the grape vine! It’s kinda like waking up and watching Saturday morning cartoons like back in the day lol! Thanks for watching and for being a cool fan!
Good video.. quick question.. on my echo speed feed head there is an L on one face side of the inner spool, and on the other face is says R. They both have arrows pointing in different rotational directions. Is this to change which was the line can be wound onto the spool, depending on if you have a clockwise or anticlockwise trimmer ?
You are correct jd! Thanks for watching
Can i open the gear head and grease the gear head if no grease port is provided on the echo Trimmer Model # SRM225
@@JS-mc4tt I believe there is a way to do so. Not exactly sure!
I have a speed feed head on my new echo trimmer. I am trying to reload the string, but I can't turn the head so that the arrows line up with the holes. Do you have any ideas as to what may be happening? I checking for any remaining string, debris, etc. There doesn't seem to be anything that should keep it from operating correctly. Thanks.
@@mnoble0902 have you taken it apart to see if there is an issue inside?
@@GarageGear thank you for your response! Yes, I have. No debris or pieces of remaining string were in the head. The trimmer (PAS-225) and head are brand new. Maybe the head is defective.
@@mnoble0902 no problem. perhaps! Can you return it? If not you can pick up a new head for about $30. It’s hard to tell what’s wrong exactly without seeing it first hand.
@@GarageGearI think I’m just going to get a new head. Off to Home Depot again. 😂
I have the stihl speed feed and it’s hard on my wrists to whine. Looking in to buying and echo speed feed.
Can’t go wrong with a speed feed! Thanks for watching!
I'M SOLD! Gonna go get Echo SPEED FEED Trimmer Head right now! Hope you get a commission for the sale JB!
Hey William...great call on the Speed Feed head...I just made a video the other day how to install...maybe it will help you if that's ok your agenda today...cheers!
ruclips.net/video/zv_NhCLiXOI/видео.html
Awesome William! These are great on any trimmer! Total game changer! I do receive small amazon commissions but the price doesn’t affect you in any way! Appreciate you supporting the channel my friend!
So far, I’ve seen two of your videos that I needed information on, and your videos popped up. I clicked Liked on both and now I just Subscribed to your Channel. Thank you for your videos. Many of us appreciate them and you.
Thanks for subscribing Michael! Glad you are finding these videos helpful! Appreciate you as well my friend! 👍
Great info.
Thanks my man! Don’t know why but this comment didn’t come up right away. Showed up on one app but not the other. Hmm…enjoy your week bud!
@@GarageGear U2
my Craftsman weed wacker has a speed loader......But you take 2 (two) pieces of equal length line and stick one line in each of the 2 holes until it bottoms out then wind them in..... piece of cake.
Thanks for sharing Louie! There are some other good ones out there! 👍
Actually if both lines are not even from the head, dont need to cut unless one is way long than the other(I'd start over, cuz it hardly happens), as you use the trimmer just like this itll get even(by feeding the next inch or so), husqvarna trimmer head is one example and ofc echo one is simple and better
Thanks for sharing Adam! 👍
I always had breaks and jams went to husqvarna head i like that alot then i saw video about soaking line in water because lines are brittle i tried soaking line and retride the 400 now having better success can mostly run line out unless its twisted inside the head
Thanks for sharing Wayne!
I love how quick and easy it is to reload the line. I also like to keep several pre-cut sections ready to go to minimize downtime.
That’s a smart idea! ROCK ON Smallblock!!! Enjoy your weekend bud!
not trying to hijack anything on your excellent video JB. to the comment of the poster about having some extra lengths of trimmer line. I keep mine on a spool, but what I also have done is taken about four or five lengths and coil them up and I leave them in one of the map pockets in my truck in case I am ever without my school or it runs out before I get a chance to replace it I have some backups. so for the homeowner I might suggest peeling off a coil or two and sticking one somewhere different than you normally keep your line trimmer container maybe if you're lime trimmer container is in your shed with your trimmer keep an extra coil in the garage so if you run out and you go damn! you have enough to get your yard done and go get a replacement spool or package
@@kirkthebeerslinger more great tips here! I’m sure some fellow landscapers will appreciate these! Appreciate these tips Kirk!
Great tips on reloading line JB! Good idea carrying the xtra line. I was trimming yesterday and ran out of line, so back to the shed. Ugh! I have the EGO with the automatic reload button. Easy peasy! (I could loan it to you if you wanted t do a review on it.) Have a great holiday weekend my friend!
Thanks Jay! I may have to take you up on this. I have a gas blower review coming up then an electric blower review coming up along with other blower videos too. We’ll see how our season pans out and if not possibly next year. Have a good weekend as well my friend!
Hi Is there any reason why I couldn't put the speed feed 400 head on my PAS 225 Echo ?? The compatibility list says no but why??? Thanks Love your Videos
It might have something to do with the bolt thread but I’m not entirely sure. Thanks for being a cool fan!
I have a package of black diamond line that's .105" thick. I struggled to put 15 feet into it because it's slightly thicker than the .95". 10ft was perfect.
Thanks for the tip Norge! Do they sell a .95 black Diamond line or do you just prefer the .105?
@@GarageGear it's just what I grabbed. They sell both, same price.
@@norge696 ah got it! Thanks for letting me know! 👍
dear garage gear i have the speedfeed 400 every time i bump it the line raps around my guard and the gear box please help if you can mate thanks
Hey David! Is the blade sharp on your guard? Wonder if it’s not slicing it right.
If you're cool like me then you buy an ego trimmer and the line feeds itself. LOL. Hey JB..any issues with spider mites to this day? Just watched that video was wondering...
I might be cool like you next season. We’ll see! Spider mites weren’t even an issue this year. I was bagging my clippings every other now. Using worm castings as fertilizer and spraying worm tea at least once a month and it is working out great. The garage gal and I were able to enjoy the pool much more this year. The strategies worked well! Got any issues on your end?
@@GarageGear no issues with spider mites. I'm just working on a better lawn and taking in your tips to be on top for next Spring and summer. Glad you got to enjoy your pool!
@@martinp.9853 ah got it! Your lawn will Rock in no time! Thanks for watching Martin!
Awesome video jb what’s a good gas trimmer your recommend?
homeowner=Echo SRM-225
starting out commercial=Echo SRM-225
experienced commercial w/residential clients=Echo SRM-225
looking for a beast? Echo SRM-2620T
reasons for those recommendations are weight, power, build quality, reliability, Speed Feed head, price in the case of the SRM-225 $200USD
Kirk is on top of this one! Great trimmer for the price and loads of value! Thanks for watching Glitch and Kirk!
Both my trimmers have the speed feed head and I'll never use anything else
Can’t go wrong with them! Thanks for sharing Mike!
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ROCK ON BROTHER!
I removed the factory speed speed head from my echo and replaced it with a pivot trim head. The factory head was way to sensitive and like don't last as long. I can use the pivot trim line almost a month without changing
Thanks for sharing John!
EGO line I.Q.
Heard lots of good things about it! Thanks for watching!
Oh def don't bump this head down hard. The cheap material they use cracks really easy.
That's their big downfall, too greedy to use high grade Nylon, pro's say they go through 3 or more speed feeds a season!
Thanks for sharing
Cross fire is junk, black diamond is the best
Love the black diamond line
Black diamond is freaking amazing!
@@shortyorc121 I totally agree especially since the updated line I think which was released in 2018?
@@MyGreenLawn2019 yeah I use black diamond 0.95 and it has an amazing cut quality, it is extremely strong line can cut like 20 to 30 yards before having to reload my speedfeed, and it's extremely balanced the line make almost zero noise compared to other lines I used which would sound like a giant fan on the end of the trimmer.
Also I use a Honda gx35 trimmer it's a great trimmer match with speedfeed and black diamond.
@@shortyorc121 sweet