Robotic Mower Accessories

About Robotic Mower Accessories

Robotic mower accessories are essential components and add-ons designed to enhance, protect, and maintain automatic lawn mowers. These accessories include replacement perimeter wires, fixing pegs, connectors, repair kits, and protective garages or shelters. As robotic lawn mowers become increasingly popular in gardens across the UK, the demand for quality accessories has grown significantly. Whether you're installing a new system, expanding an existing boundary, or protecting your investment from the elements, having the right accessories ensures optimal performance and longevity of your robotic mowing equipment.

Tooled-Up.com stocks accessories compatible with leading robotic mower brands including Bosch Indego, Flymo Easilife, Gardena Sileno, and Greenworks models. Perimeter wires and fixing pegs are fundamental components that define the mowing area and guide your robot safely around obstacles, flowerbeds, and garden features. These wires can require replacement or extension over time due to accidental damage during gardening work, weather exposure, or lawn modifications. Repair kits provide everything needed to quickly fix breaks or damaged sections without replacing entire boundary systems.

Protective garages and shelters represent another important category of accessories, offering weather protection for your robotic mower when it's docked at its charging station. These purpose-built structures shield delicate electronics from rain, UV damage, and temperature extremes, significantly extending the operational lifespan of your equipment. Available from Tooled-Up in various sizes to suit different mower models, these garages typically feature robust construction whilst maintaining an unobtrusive appearance in garden settings.

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• Perimeter Wire: Also called boundary wire, this low-voltage cable is laid around the edge of your lawn to create an invisible barrier that guides the robotic mower and prevents it from leaving the designated mowing area. The wire transmits a signal that the mower's sensors detect and respond to.
• Fixing Pegs: Small stakes or anchors used to secure perimeter wire firmly to the ground surface. These pegs hold the wire in place until grass grows over it, typically available in packs of 20 or 100 depending on installation or repair requirements.
• Wire Connectors: Specialised joining components used to splice sections of perimeter wire together, essential for repairs or extensions. Quality connectors ensure reliable electrical continuity and weather resistance at junction points.
• Charging Station: The docking base where the robotic mower automatically returns to recharge its battery between mowing cycles. This station connects to 240v mains power and serves as the starting point for the perimeter wire circuit.
• Guide Wire: An additional wire that can be installed from the charging station into the lawn, helping the mower navigate back to its dock more efficiently, particularly useful in complex garden layouts or larger areas.
• Mower Garage: A protective shelter designed to cover the charging station and docked mower, safeguarding against rain, direct sunlight, and debris whilst allowing the robot free access for automatic charging.

Who Uses Robotic Mower Accessories?

• Homeowners: Residential users maintaining their own robotic mowing systems, particularly those with changing garden layouts or requiring repairs
• Landscapers: Professional gardeners installing and maintaining robotic mower systems for clients across multiple properties
• Groundskeepers: Site maintenance professionals responsible for sports facilities, hotel grounds, business parks, and public spaces
• Garden Designers: Landscape architects incorporating automated mowing solutions into new garden projects
• Property Maintenance Companies: Commercial operators managing grounds maintenance contracts where robotic mowers are deployed
• Facilities Managers: Professionals overseeing building and grounds maintenance for commercial, educational, or healthcare premises
• DIY Enthusiasts: Keen gardeners who prefer to install, maintain, and optimise their own robotic mowing systems

How to Choose the Right Robotic Mower Accessories

Brand Compatibility: Always verify that accessories are compatible with your specific robotic mower model. The Tooled-Up range includes brand-specific products for Bosch Indego, Flymo Easilife, Gardena Sileno, and Greenworks models. Using manufacturer-approved accessories ensures proper fit, performance, and maintains warranty coverage.

Wire Length Requirements: Calculate the total perimeter of your mowing area before purchasing replacement or additional perimeter wire. Add approximately 10-15% extra for connections, overlap at the charging station, and potential future modifications. Wire is typically available in lengths from 10 metres for repairs up to 100 metres or more for complete installations.

Peg Quantities: Fixing pegs should be spaced approximately every 75cm along straight runs and closer together (every 30-50cm) around curves and corners. Estimate your requirements based on total wire length, and consider purchasing extra pegs for secure installation, particularly in uneven terrain or areas prone to ground movement.

Weather Protection: If your charging station is exposed to direct sunlight, heavy rain, or harsh weather conditions, invest in a quality mower garage. Consider the dimensions of both your charging station and docked mower to ensure adequate coverage. Look for UV-resistant materials and designs that allow proper ventilation whilst keeping rain out.

Repair Kit Contents: When purchasing repair kits, check what's included. Comprehensive kits should contain sufficient wire length (typically 10 metres), connectors, and fixing pegs to complete repairs without additional purchases. This proves more economical than buying components separately.

Quality and Durability: Opt for robust, weather-resistant accessories designed for long-term outdoor use. Quality fixing pegs won't snap during installation, reliable connectors maintain electrical continuity, and properly specified wire resists degradation from moisture and soil contact over years of service.

Popular Accessories

• Replacement Perimeter Wire: Available in various lengths from 10m repair sections to 100m+ rolls for complete boundary installations
• Fixing Peg Sets: Packs of 20 for small repairs or 100 for larger projects and new installations
• Wire Repair Kits: Complete kits including wire, connectors, and pegs for quick fault rectification
• Wire Connectors: Waterproof joining components for permanent, reliable wire splicing
• Mower Garages: Weather-resistant shelters specifically designed for various robotic mower models
• Replacement Blades: Cutting elements that require periodic replacement for optimal mowing performance
• Charging Station Covers: Alternative weather protection solutions for charging bases
• Cable Detection Tools: Diagnostic equipment to locate breaks or faults in buried perimeter wires
• Ground Anchors: Heavy-duty securing points for challenging terrain or theft deterrence
• Extension Cables: For positioning charging stations further from 240v power sources

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does perimeter wire last?
Quality perimeter wire typically lasts 5-10 years when properly installed and buried. Surface-laid wire may degrade faster due to UV exposure and physical damage from garden maintenance activities. Factors affecting longevity include wire quality, soil conditions, and whether the wire is buried or surface-mounted. Regular inspection helps identify deterioration before complete failure occurs.

Can I extend my existing robotic mower boundary?
Yes, you can extend existing perimeter wire using appropriate connectors to join new sections. Ensure you use the correct wire specification matching your original installation, and plan the extension carefully to maintain a complete circuit back to the charging station. Most systems accommodate boundary extensions provided the total wire length remains within manufacturer specifications.

Do I need a garage for my robotic mower?
While not essential, a garage significantly extends your robotic mower's lifespan by protecting it from weather extremes, UV damage, and debris accumulation. Most robotic mowers are weather-resistant rather than weatherproof, meaning they can operate in rain but benefit from shelter when docked. Garages are particularly worthwhile in exposed locations or for premium mower models representing substantial investment.

How do I repair a broken perimeter wire?
Locate the break using your mower's diagnostic function or a cable detection tool. Cut out the damaged section, ensuring clean wire ends. Use waterproof wire connectors to join a replacement section of equal specification wire, ensuring firm connections. Secure the repaired section with fixing pegs and test the system before covering. Repair kits available from Tooled-Up contain everything needed for straightforward fixes.

Are accessories interchangeable between different mower brands?
Basic components like perimeter wire and fixing pegs are often universal, as they follow similar specifications across brands. However, connectors, garages, and model-specific accessories typically require brand-compatible products. Always verify compatibility with your specific mower model before purchasing, particularly for items like protective garages which are sized for particular charging station dimensions and mower profiles.