Can't go on the market because it won't stop raining!

[UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername]

It's just raining endlessly, and it's due to for the next week. We want to get the house on the market but half the grass is a bit long and untidy looking, and the rest is thigh high (because wildlife). And the gravel drive is weedy. AIBU to just go ahead list a house surrounded by a half acre of very happy greenery?

Although I understand some peoples hard graft is very different to another’s.

What insight you have

It is hard work.

Honestly the stuff people will argue about on here never ceases to amaze me.

Lol, typical Mumsnet!

I use mine in the rain before I kept the actual plug inside the house though....I think I covered the button with a bag so it didn't get wet 😂

Why can't an electric lawn mower be used in the rain? (Genuine question - I'm trying to fanthom the physics of this not being an ok thing to do)

It isn’t electric, otherwise it wouldn’t need a starter motor.

However, you will probably get away with using a mains electric lawnmower in the rain if it has no faults and is in perfect condition. If it isn’t, your health might suffer.

The physics involves the electrical conductivity of water. At mains voltages, the risk of short circuits and electrocution is much higher. Electric shocks received in damp conditions are much more likely to be fatal.

@Oakbeam

Thank you. I obviously hadn't read the OP properly as I thought it was a battery powered mower the OP was reluctant to use in the rain. A plug in one does seem like a different kettle of fish

I'm 54 & my knees are screwed, I couldn't do gardening for a living!!

oh to be 30 again!!!