BoschF016800462 24 m 1.6 mm Replacement Spool Line - Green

Cheaper than buying the reels and easy to put onto empty reel

I bought this 24 metres Strimmer Line from Amazon marketplace for £8.21, it was in perfect condition and unwound. I have never replaced my strimmer line but I choose to buy replacement line as it seems more economical and less wasteful, and it was rather easy to fit. I was successful on my second attempt and that the strimmer comes wound makes it easier to handle as the line is curved. Just feed the tip of the strimmer into the hole in the spool, shove it in tightly then wrap the line in the direction of the arrow on the spool - very important. Each turn/wind of line sits next to the last, when you get to the end of the row wind some line on top of the last one in the prior row, then start to load the spool headed for the opposite direction (Row1 - left to right, Row2 - Right to left etc.). Go slowly and aim to wrap as neatly and tightly as possible, I did this by holding down what I had wound with my thumb. When finished hook the loose line on the dent in the spool top to stop it unwinding. Results are that I have a rather neat line spool. It took me less than 15 minutes to take the spool off the strimmer and then replace the line and pop back on. I haven't used yet, weather permitting I'll get to use this weekend. My hand did start to ache at the second attempt so those with RSI, arthritis, any hand agility limits etc may find this difficult, and I wouldn't recommend. Also, IMPORTANT: do note that my pictures show (1) half the amount of line supplied as the other half is on the spool; (2) the spool that I loaded. You just get the spool line in this box, I loaded onto the existing spool that came with my strimmer.

Does the job! Longer the the original!

Looks very thin and flimsy compared to the much thicker wire on my petrol strimmer. However I was surprised by the strength and durability of such a thin wire. I had wondered if there is a cheaper version out there?

Very, very good Spool Thread. Recommendation to everyone who uses a trimmer.

It works well and is cheaper than the reel. Once wrapped properly around the spool, the grass trimmer can work for longer time. However, the wrapping is a bit tricky as the spool line unwinds immediately if not tightly done.

Had to return this purchase as it is not the correct thread for the BOSCH AdvancedBrushCut 30V-33 strimmer. This requires 2.4mm dia thread BOSCH Part No F016800628. Be aware there is a great variation in prices charged on-line for the bigger diameter.I have given Pt No F016800462 Replacement a 5 Star rating as I have no doubt it works well on the machines listed

I had a horrendous time trying to get this to work. Buy the ready loaded spools, you'll find it a lot easier.