levoniust OP t1_j4otnjd wrote on January 17, 2023 at 5:18 AM

Reply to comment by Junior_Ad2955 in looking for electric clippers. I had a buzzer and it lost a few years but it recently broke and I'm looking to buy another. by levoniust

Any specific recommendations? An Amazon link would be nice.

ChalupaCabre t1_j4ov2f5 wrote on January 17, 2023 at 5:32 AM

Wahls is the brand, pick the model and kit that suits your needs and budget.

HeyJoe459 t1_j4r4jda wrote on January 17, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Barber here. The corded 5 star Wahl senior is expensive, but will be the easiest to maintain over its lifetime. Follow the care instructions and get a can of compressed air to blow the blades out between uses. I'd offer to pay a barber to have them set the blade gap properly as shipping can knock it off track.

cphcider t1_j4s3r9b wrote on January 17, 2023 at 9:43 PM

I think I have a Wahl 5 star detailer, and I feel like I'm electrocuting myself. I don't think it's an actual electrical issue, but it is painful; oil doesn't seem to matter, I don't think it's a blade sharpness issue (I don't use it very often because of this). Do you have any obvious tips or tricks - things that I could check out? Thanks in advance!

HeyJoe459 t1_j4wvf6f wrote on January 18, 2023 at 8:38 PM

It could be the tension spring or a dull blades. The blade will rust if you don't put it away free of moisture and with a small amount of oil. I use a blower / canned air to blow out all hair particles, oil, then blow off and wipe excess.

Personally I haven't been a fan of Wahl trimmers. Andis T Outliner is the tits.

levoniust OP t1_j4rd0x4 wrote on January 17, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Blade gap. Interesting I never would have thought to ask a barber for help, but that makes a lot of sense. Thanks!