All the machines in this guide

Pressure washers

Bosch AdvancedAquatak 140

Key figures: Max 140 bar · max 7.5 l/min · 2,100 W
Power: Mains electric (induction motor)
Good for: Larger, harder cleaning jobs (Bosch’s “Advanced” tier)

Bosch’s larger home model in this guide, with an induction motor, a hose reel and a telescopic handle.

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Pressure washers

Bosch UniversalAquatak 135

Key figures: Max 135 bar · max 7.5 l/min · 1,900 W
Power: Mains electric
Good for: Medium-sized cleaning jobs (Bosch’s “Universal” tier)

A mid-sized Bosch pressure washer with an all-metal three-cylinder pump, a 3-in-1 nozzle and a separate high-pressure detergent nozzle.

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Pressure washers

Bosch UniversalAquatak 36V-100

Key figures: Max 100 bar · 1.7–3.1 l/min · up to 45 min per charge
Power: 36 V battery (POWER FOR ALL)
Good for: Medium-sized cleaning jobs away from a socket

A cordless pressure washer that can draw from a water butt or container, so it works where there is no mains socket or tap nearby.

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Pressure washers

Kärcher K 2 Classic

Key figures: Max 110 bar · max 360 l/h · 1.4 kW
Power: Mains electric (220–240 V)
Good for: Garden furniture, bikes, tools and small cars

The smallest model in this list: a light pressure washer that Kärcher pitches at occasional cleaning of light dirt around the home.

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Pressure washers

Kärcher K 4 Power Control Flex

Key figures: 20–130 bar · max 420 l/h · 1.8 kW
Power: Mains electric (230–240 V)
Good for: Garden furniture, bikes, small cars and around the home

A mid-range Kärcher with a water-cooled motor and a trigger gun that shows the pressure setting, so you can turn the pressure down for softer surfaces.

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Pressure washers

Kärcher K 5 Classic

Key figures: 20–145 bar · max 500 l/h · 2.1 kW
Power: Mains electric (220–240 V)
Good for: Regular cleaning of patios, paths and cars

A compact K 5 with more pressure and flow than the K 2–K 4 models here, but without a hose reel or water-cooled motor.

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Pressure washers

Kärcher K 7 Comfort Premium

Key figures: 20–180 bar · max 550 l/h · 2.8 kW
Power: Mains electric (230–240 V)
Good for: Heavy dirt on large patios, drives and vehicles

The top of Kärcher’s home range in this guide, with a built-in hose reel, a water-cooled motor and a 4-in-1 multi-jet lance.

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Generators

Draper Expert Petrol Generator, 2000W (87059)

Key figures: 2,000 W rated · 2,200 W max
Power: Petrol (196 cc OHV, 6.5 hp)
Good for: Sites that use 110 V tools (it has 110 V and 230 V sockets)

An open-frame (not inverter) generator with both a 110 V and a 230 V 16 A socket, listed in Draper’s agriculture range.

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Generators

Draper Petrol Inverter Generator, 2300W (95197)

Key figures: 2,300 W rated · 2,500 W max
Power: Petrol (125 cc, 4-stroke), inverter
Good for: Running smaller loads away from mains

A Draper inverter generator with a 7.5 litre tank, two 230 V sockets and a 12 V DC outlet.

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Generators

Honda EU10i

Key figures: 1,000 W
Power: Petrol (4-stroke), inverter
Good for: Small loads away from mains

Honda’s smallest inverter generator, at 13 kg. Inverter technology gives the stable power that sensitive electronics need.

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Generators

Honda EU22i

Key figures: 2,200 W max · 1,800 W rated
Power: Petrol (GXR120 engine), inverter
Good for: Site tools, mobile repairs, camping and back-up power

A mid-size inverter generator with two sockets, which Honda says is easy to carry at around 21 kg.

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Generators

Honda EU32i

Key figures: 3,200 W
Power: Petrol (fuel-injected), inverter
Good for: Building sites, caravans and occasional emergency use

A larger Honda inverter with fuel injection, an Eco Throttle and a Bluetooth app that shows fuel level and output and can stop the engine remotely.

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Air compressors

Einhell TE-AC 240/24 Silent

Key figures: 24 l tank · 10 bar · 240 l/min intake (92 l/min at 7 bar)
Power: Mains electric, 1,500 W
Good for: Garage and workshop air tools, tyres and blowing

An upright, oil-free 24 litre compressor that Einhell describes as quieter than conventional compressors of the same performance.

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Air compressors

SIP AIRMATE 50 Litre 2hp Low Noise Oil-Free Compressor (05479)

Key figures: 50 l tank · 4.7 CFM free air delivery · 8 bar
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 1.5 kW
Good for: DIY, hobby workshops and light trade use

A wheeled 50 litre oil-free compressor with a bigger air reserve than the 24 litre models here.

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Air compressors

SIP QT 5 Litre Battery & Mains Oilless Compressor (05313)

Key figures: 5 l tank · 2.3 CFM free air delivery · up to 9 bar
Power: Battery (18–20 V) or mains (230 V)
Good for: Tyres, nailers and staplers on the move

A small oil-free compressor with a changeover switch, so it runs from a battery away from mains or plugs in at home.

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Air compressors

SIP QT DD 1.5hp 24 Litre Ultra Low Noise Compressor (05491)

Key figures: 24 l tank · 6.5 CFM free air delivery · 8 bar
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 1.1 kW
Good for: Quiet home workshops: inflation, nailing, stapling, airbrushing

An oil-free direct-drive compressor that SIP rates at just 59 dB, with a slow-running four-pole motor.

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Log splitters

SIP 5 Ton Horizontal Electric Log Splitter (01976)

Key figures: 5 tonne · logs 50–250 mm diameter, 200–520 mm long
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 2.2 kW
Good for: Home firewood in manageable lengths

A horizontal splitter inside a safety cage, with a wedge that returns on its own after each split. SIP says it suits softwoods and hardwoods for home use.

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Log splitters

SIP 7 Ton Vertical Electric Log Splitter (01978)

Key figures: 7 tonne · logs 80–300 mm diameter, 100–550 mm long
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 3 kW
Good for: Larger rounds where floor space is tight

A vertical splitter with a smaller footprint and more force than the 5 tonne model, for bigger rounds.

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Log splitters

SIP 8 Ton Petrol Log Splitter (01987)

Key figures: 8 tonne · logs 70–300 mm diameter, 120–520 mm long
Power: Petrol (196 cc OHV, 6.5 hp)
Good for: Splitting in the field or woodland, away from mains

A petrol-engined horizontal splitter on rough-terrain wheels, so you can take it to the wood pile instead of the other way round.

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Garden shredders

Bosch AXT 25 TC

Key figures: Branches up to 45 mm · 2,500 W · 53 l box
Power: Mains electric
Good for: Garden prunings up to 45 mm

A slow-turning “Turbine-Cut” shredder: its cutter turns at 40 rpm rather than spinning a blade at high speed.

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Garden shredders

Bosch AXT Rapid 2200

Key figures: Branches up to 40 mm · 2,200 W
Power: Mains electric
Good for: Garden prunings up to 40 mm

A blade-type shredder: a cutting blade spins at 3,650 rpm, and the machine weighs much less than the slow-turning type.

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Garden shredders

Bosch UniversalShredder 2x18V-25

Key figures: Branches up to 25 mm
Power: Cordless (two 18 V POWER FOR ALL batteries)
Good for: Prunings up to 25 mm, away from a socket

A cordless shredder that runs on two 18 V batteries, for prunings up to 25 mm.

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Garden shredders

Einhell GC-KS 2540

Key figures: Branches up to 40 mm · 2,500 W · 50 l bag
Power: Mains electric
Good for: Garden prunings up to 40 mm

A wheeled knife shredder with two reversible steel blades, a large funnel and a 50 litre collection bag.

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Garden shredders

STIHL GH 460

Key figures: Branches up to 60 mm
Power: Petrol (Briggs & Stratton Series 850 EXi, 190 cm³)
Good for: Woody branches and soft green waste, away from mains

A petrol chipper/shredder with two filling openings: one for woody branches and one for softer green waste.

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Garden shredders

STIHL GHE 150

Key figures: Branches up to 35 mm · 2,000 W
Power: Mains electric (230 V)
Good for: Branched garden prunings up to 35 mm

A compact STIHL electric chipper/shredder with a wide “cloverleaf” filling opening for branched material.

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Workshop machines

Einhell TE-BD 550 E

Key figures: 13 mm chuck · 450–2,500 rpm variable · 60 mm depth
Power: Mains electric, 550 W (S2) induction motor
Good for: Drilling with easy speed changes

A pillar drill with stepless speed control and an LCD that shows the current speed, so there are no belts to move.

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Workshop machines

Record Power DML250 10" Mini Lathe

Key figures: 254 mm swing · 457 mm between centres · 5 speeds
Power: Mains electric, 375 W input
Good for: Smaller workshops, or a second lathe for small work

A compact cast iron lathe that suits a small workshop or a second lathe for small work.

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Workshop machines

Record Power DML305-M33 Midi Lathe

Key figures: 305 mm swing · 393 mm between centres · 6 speeds
Power: Mains electric, 0.52 kW input (½ hp)
Good for: Workshops with little space; longer work with the optional bed extension

A larger midi lathe with spindle indexing and an optional bed extension for longer work.

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Workshop machines

Record Power DP25B Bench Drill

Key figures: 13 mm chuck · 5 speeds 500–2,500 rpm · 60 mm feed
Power: Mains electric, 350 W input
Good for: Home woodworkers who want a tilting cast iron table

A bench drill with a cast iron head and a cast iron table that tilts to 45° and moves on a rack and pinion.

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Workshop machines

SIP 14" x 40" Starter Wood Lathe with Chisel Kit (01458)

Key figures: 350 mm turning capacity · 1,016 mm between centres · 4 speeds
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 370 W
Good for: Small workshops and DIY turning, including longer pieces

A benchtop starter lathe with a long bed and a three-piece chisel set in the box.

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Workshop machines

SIP 6" Professional Bench Grinder (07625)

Key figures: 150 mm wheels · 2,980 rpm · 370 W (S2 30 min)
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for: Sharpening chisels, drill bits and garden tools

A compact bench grinder with a coarse and a fine wheel plus a wire wheel, built on a cast steel base.

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Workshop machines

SIP 8" Professional Bench Grinder (07628)

Key figures: 200 mm wheels · 2,980 rpm · 550 W (S2 30 min)
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for: Heavier grinding and shaping in a metal workshop

The bigger version of SIP’s pro bench grinder, with wider 200 mm wheels and a stronger motor.

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Workshop machines

SIP 8" x 2" Bench Grinder / Linisher (01459)

Key figures: 200 mm wheel + 710 × 50 mm belt · 2,980 rpm
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 550 W (S2 30 min)
Good for: Grinding, shaping and smoothing metal

A two-in-one machine: a grinding wheel on one side and a tilting sanding belt (linisher) on the other.

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Workshop machines

SIP B13 5-Speed 350w Bench Pillar Drill (01710)

Key figures: 13 mm chuck · 5 speeds 580–2,650 rpm · 50 mm travel
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 350 W
Good for: Accurate holes in wood, metal and plastic

A small bench pillar drill for a shed or garage bench, with five belt-change speeds and a depth stop.

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Mitre and table saws

DeWalt DWE7485 210mm Compact Table Saw

Key figures: 210 mm blade · 1,850 W · rips 622 mm right of blade
Power: Mains electric (240 V)
Good for: Ripping sheet material on site

A portable site table saw with a rack-and-pinion fence and a steel roll cage.

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Mitre and table saws

DeWalt DWS780 305mm Mitre Saw

Key figures: 305 mm blade · 1,675 W · bevel to 49° both ways
Power: Mains electric
Good for: Repeatable mitre and bevel cuts on site or in the workshop

A large sliding mitre saw with twin rails, a double bevel and an LED “shadow line” that shows where the blade will cut.

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Mitre and table saws

Einhell TC-TS 200 Table Saw

Key figures: 200 mm blade · 800 W
Power: Mains electric
Good for: Light DIY cutting of timber and fibreboard

A small bench-top table saw for DIY cutting, with a parallel fence and an angle stop.

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Mitre and table saws

Einhell TE-SM 36/10 L Li-Solo Cordless Sliding Mitre Saw

Key figures: 340 × 85 mm at 90° · 3,800 rpm
Power: Cordless 36 V (2 × 18 V Power X-Change, sold separately)
Good for: Cutting on site or in the garden without a cable

A cordless sliding mitre saw that runs on two Power X-Change batteries, with a laser and LED work light.

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Mitre and table saws

Makita LS1019L Slide Compound Mitre Saw

Key figures: 260 mm blade · 1,510 W · 91 × 279 mm at 90°
Power: Mains electric
Good for: Wide cross-cuts and bevel cuts

A 260 mm sliding mitre saw with a laser, soft start and electric brake.

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Mitre and table saws

Makita MLT100N Table Saw

Key figures: 260 mm blade · 1,500 W · 93 mm cut at 90°
Power: Mains electric
Good for: Ripping and cross-cutting in a workshop

A larger 260 mm table saw with soft start and an electric brake.

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Welders

SIP WELDMATE 100A Inverter MIG Welder (05729)

Key figures: 20–100 A · 100 A at 15% duty · 0.8–3 mm mild steel
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for: First-time welders doing small repairs

A gasless MIG welder that plugs into a normal 13 A socket and comes with everything needed to start, including a face shield.

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Welders

SIP WELDMATE 160A MIG/ARC/TIG Welder (05733)

Key figures: MIG 20–160 A · 160 A at 15% duty · 0.8–5.5 mm mild steel
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 16 A supply)
Good for: Entry-level users who want MIG, stick and TIG in one

A multi-process welder that does gas or gasless MIG, stick (ARC) and TIG, with a gas hose and face shield supplied.

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Welders

SIP WELDMATE 180A ARC/TIG Cordless Battery Welder (05712)

Key figures: ARC 10–180 A · 60 A at 100% duty · 740 Wh battery
Power: Built-in lithium-ion battery (charges from 230 V)
Good for: Field repairs on farms and sites with no power

A stick and TIG welder with its own battery, for repairs where there is no mains supply.

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Welders

SIP WELDMATE PRO 140A ARC/TIG Inverter Welder (05690)

Key figures: 10–140 A · 140 A at 30% duty · 1.6–7 mm mild steel
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for: Workshop stick (ARC) welding of mild and stainless steel

A small, light stick (ARC) and lift-TIG welder with an LCD and automatic current setting for the electrode size you choose.

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Cement mixers

Belle Minimix 130

Key figures: 130 l drum · 90 l mix · 26.5 rpm
Power: Mains electric (230 V), 0.45 kW
Good for: Concrete and mortar for smaller jobs

A light tip-up mixer that works on or off its stand, for concrete and mortar.

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Cement mixers

Belle Minimix 150

Key figures: 130 l drum · 90 l mix · 24 rpm
Power: Petrol (Honda GX120 or Loncin) or electric (110 V / 230 V)
Good for: Small to medium building jobs; site and hire use

A heavier-duty tip-up mixer built for site and hire use, available with petrol or electric drive.

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Cement mixers

Belle Minimix 150E+ Battery Cement Mixer

Key figures: 130 l drum · 90 l mix · about 20–30 mixes per charge
Power: Battery (82 V max / 72 V nominal), 1.5 kW
Good for: Mixing without a socket, fuel or exhaust fumes

A battery-powered version of the Minimix 150, so there are no engine emissions and no mains cable.

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Dust extraction

Kärcher WD 3 P V-17/6/20

Key figures: 17 l tank · 230 mbar · 45 l/s
Power: Mains electric, 1,000 W
Good for: Small workshops and light DIY dust

A smaller wet and dry vacuum with a tool socket and an adapter for connecting power tools.

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Dust extraction

Kärcher WD 6 P S V-30/8/22/T

Key figures: 30 l stainless tank · 280 mbar · 75 l/s
Power: Mains electric, 1,300 W
Good for: Garage, workshop and DIY clean-ups, with a socket for power tools

A large wet and dry vacuum with a tool socket that switches it on with your power tool, plus a filter-cleaning function.

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Dust extraction

Makita VC2512L Dust Extractor

Key figures: Dust class L · 25 l · 3.6 m³/min · 210 mbar
Power: Mains electric, 1,000 W
Good for: Connecting to sanders, saws and drills

A wet and dry extractor with a power take-off socket, so it starts and stops with the tool plugged into it.

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Dust extraction

Record Power CamVac CGV286-3 Compact Extractor

Key figures: 36 l · 54 l/s · 100 mm inlet
Power: Mains electric, 1 kW
Good for: Quieter fine-dust extraction in a small workshop

A high-pressure, low-volume (HPLV) extractor with three-stage filtration; Record Power describes CamVac machines as probably the quietest HPLV extractors available.

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Dust extraction

SIP 50 Litre 1100W Dust & Chip Extractor (01923)

Key figures: 50 l drum · 183 m³/h · 0.5 µm filtration · 100 mm inlet
Power: Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 1.1 kW
Good for: Chips and dust from planers, thicknessers and bench saws

A compact chip extractor for bench-top woodworking machines, with a cartridge filter and a quick-release lid.

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Safety kit (PPE)

JSP Sonis Ear Defenders

Key figures: SNR 27–37 dB across the range · EN 352-1 / EN 352-3
Power: Passive (no batteries)
Good for: Picking the right level of protection for each machine

A colour-coded range of ear defenders, from green Sonis 1 for lower noise to red Sonis 3 for very loud work.

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Safety kit (PPE)

uvex aXess one Active Bluetooth Earmuffs

Key figures: 31 dB noise reduction · EN 352-1
Power: Rechargeable (USB-C)
Good for: Long noisy sessions where you still need to hear warnings

Active earmuffs that let ambient sound and warning signals through at safe levels, with Bluetooth for calls and audio.

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Safety kit (PPE)

uvex com4-fit Disposable Earplugs

Key figures: SNR 33 dB · EN 352-2
Power: Disposable foam
Good for: Under a welding helmet or with other kit; narrow ear canals

Small pre-shaped foam earplugs for people who find standard earplugs too big.

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Safety kit (PPE)

uvex i-works Safety Glasses

Key figures: EN 166 · EN 170 (UV) · UV400
Power: Not powered
Good for: Everyday eye protection for grinding, drilling and sawing

Light, wraparound safety glasses with an anti-fog and scratch-resistant coating on a polycarbonate lens.

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Safety kit (PPE)

uvex OTG plus Over-Spectacles

Key figures: EN ISO 16321-1 · UV400 · 91% light transmission
Power: Not powered
Good for: People who wear prescription glasses

Safety over-glasses with a very large lens that fits over prescription spectacles.

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uvex silv-Air c 2310 FFP3 Mask

Key figures: FFP3 · EN 149:2001+A1:2009 · NR D
Power: Disposable (single shift)
Good for: Sanding, sweeping up fine dust and dusty cutting

A cup-shaped FFP3 disposable mask with an exhalation valve, a four-point headband and a soft sealing lip.

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