I'm considering replacing my AG2 model. The blade overheats quickly. How quickly do the blades heat up on this one? Using on sm. dog w/thick coat.
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I have 2 sets of blades so I can switch if I need to. I usually don't have to though. I groom my cats so I will trim until they have had enough then go back later to do some more.
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I found my blades don't heat up too terrible. I did purchase the cool down spray and an extra set of blades so I could change them out if they did. I have a cocker spaniel and his coat was really thick and they did an excellent job of grooming him. He is no longer with me sadly.
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Sharp ceramic blades and cool lube will help the most. Clean coat does, also. I have Westies. I always bathe first,blow dry and comb out before I groom them.
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The faster the motor in the clippers, the faster the blade go back and forth causing the blade to heat up. The smaller the blade like #40, #10, #7 the faster the blade heats up. #4, #3 ( the longer the cut) ..the blade doesn't heat up as quickly. You need a can of blade coolant. About every 4 swipes down your dog, check the blade on the under side of your arm. If its hot, spray the blade with coolant and then wipe it off til you get through grooming your dog. Hope this helps.
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I have cut 1/8" aluminum with a carbide blade but had to feed very slowly and the metal still got very hot. Even on my table saws cutting aluminum creates a good deal of heat with the larger size sheet creating more heat than smaller sheets. It is a good saw but it hasn't got a whole lot of power. It uses a bridge rectifier to convert the AC to DC to run the motor and the only problem I have encountered was that the power switch has failed...bought a replacement one at a local Radio Shack for about $3.00.i
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Sounds defective to me... I tested my unit and the outer surface was cool while the inner was way too hot. I could never get it up to temperature. I think waring needs to address the problems with this unit. I was so disappointed in its poor performance. i couldn't get mine to season properly either (I've seasoned lots of cast iron before). I sent mine back as defective.
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Hello Kelly P - I'm not a professional groomer, just a home groomer, so I'll try to answer as best I can. Sounds like your blade may need sharpening, or oiling, which needs to be done frequently while clipping. Also, make sure her hair is freshly washed, dried & combed. I love this Wahl Motion Lithium Clipper because it is quiet, and doesn't get hot. And it works very well on my two miniature girls' faces. In about one hour, I plan to start my February clipping session on them, and it will be only the second time I've used the Wahl on them, as I bought it only last month. I think Wahl has a very friendly return policy, so check it out. I recommend this clipper highly. Hello Kelly P - I'm not a professional groomer, just a home groomer, so I'll try to answer as best I can. Sounds like your blade may need sharpening, or oiling, which needs to be done frequently while clipping. Also, make sure her hair is freshly washed, dried & combed. I love this Wahl Motion Lithium Clipper because it is quiet, and doesn't get hot. And it works very well on my two miniature girls' faces. In about one hour, I plan to start my February clipping session on them, and it will be only the second time I've used the Wahl on them, as I bought it only last month. I think Wahl has a... » Read More Hello Kelly P - I'm not a professional groomer, just a home groomer, so I'll try to answer as best I can. Sounds like your blade may need sharpening, or oiling, which needs to be done frequently while clipping. Also, make sure her hair is freshly washed, dried & combed. I love this Wahl Motion Lithium Clipper because it is quiet, and doesn't get hot. And it works very well on my two miniature girls' faces. In about one hour, I plan to start my February clipping session on them, and it will be only the second time I've used the Wahl on them, as I bought it only last month. I think Wahl has a very friendly return policy, so check it out. I recommend this clipper highly. « Show Less
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Sometimes you get a bad blade from the factory. I have been using my father's blades and I think the older ones were made better.Which blade is giving you this problem? Is it one blade or many?Keeping the blade clean is important and don't over oil them.Hope this helps
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Check the blade how you would check a baby bottle with milk, on the inside of your wrist... please buy the cooling lube spray... this helps it to stay cool when it becomes hot. It will last for ever too! I have had one can for several years while cutting my 2 dogs.
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I've owned the Toro 1800 older model (38025) for around ten years. Live in the snow belt of Northern Michigan (we had nine inches today) and have a driveway with afton stone. My faithful Toro has done a great job of clearing the snow from my drive all these years, but the other day had one stone too many and I cracked the blades. I can get replacement blades and have it fixed (and probably will) but am also seriously looking at the newer model 38371. I looked at the Worx, which has steel blades, but Toro has been so trouble free over all these years, that I'll stick with the brand. BTW, it easily handles 12 inches of dry snow and can even carve through drifts with a bit of patience on the operator's part. EDIT: As it turned out, it would cost me $150 to have my old Toro fixed. No brainer: ordered the 38371 and happy dance, it will be here this Saturday.
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The ceramic blade stays sharp longer and ceramic has a better ability to disapate heat but it's more fragile (so tie a string around your wrist to the clippers In case you drop it). It cuts my 3 large dogs thick hair very well.
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Okay, so it's been a while since I shaved my Labradoodle, I got the clippers and run them. They do seem to get hot. I have to take breaks because she's so big. The box says cool running. The lower speed doesn't get as hot as fast of coarse. I've only had one other clipper I don't remember if they got hot. Hope this helps.
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the blades do get hot but not any faster than any others. I bought the cooler and made sure I sprayed the blades every so often. the groomer probably just wanted to insure you kept paying to have your pet groomed.
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Hi Peggy this is a fantastic clipper for any dog... if you are new to grooming Suggest you do a little research on the type of blades you will need to achieve the desired look for your dog. There is loads of info out there when you search "how to groom a ----. Suggest going with ceramic blades rather than steel as they stay cooler longer.. I should clarify that I am by no means a pro and only take care of my lasso apso and A cocker spaniel trimming both with a 10, 7 and 3 blades to achieve a puppy cut.. Lower the number longer the cut... Higher the number the closer the cut... A 15 will cut down to skin. You can also use a 10 blade with a plastic rake attachment to get a longer cut but I have not. Hope that helped
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First I must ask if you have ever groomed a dog? Second, if your dog is matted, a #10 or #7F are good blades to use. If your dog is badly matted, you first have to make a space for the blade to get between the matt and the skin being careful not to cut the dog. DO NOT bathe the dog before clipping as it will make the matts worse and the hair will take hours to dry. This will take a while to do because you have to be very careful. I would not use a ceramic blade, the non-ceramic blades are just as good. I hope I have been some help to you and please feel free to ask about anything that is not clear to you.
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I have not noticed . . . . but would kind of expect it . . . . I have another clipper for my husband's haircuts . . . . and that one gets hot. With the Wahl . . . . I usually clip for 10 minutes and then take a break . . ..for both me and the dog . . . . and then continue. I really have not noticed anything unbearably hot.
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hey there. i've never tried the stainless steel blades. i have a 100 pack of the super chrome and they are a very good value. However I only get 2 shaves out of each blade vs. the 3 shaves I get from Astra. The Astra brand is about the same in price so if you're looking for a deal you'll be happy with Astra. Here's a link I found that might answer your question better: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/273015-Shark-Stainless-vs-Chrome
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It seems like the clippers get hot very quickly. I have a standard poodle and I can't even get the face and feet done without stopping.
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Hmmm, I have never had that happen. There is no coating or protective layer on blades that I know of, and I have been using these blades for almost 20 yrs. Is the dogs hair extremely dirty/oily?, thats all I can think of.
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I have three different blade lengths. Short, medium and long. We have a schnauzer and I use all 3 on his grooming. We just lost our Border Collie to old age and every spring he got a hair cut with the medium length blade. This clipper set has a strong enough motor that even the thickest of hair doesn't clog it up. Just be sure to oil the blade occasionally if you are doing the entire dog. When the clipper is working fast, and hair being clipped quickly due to keeping the blade oiled the pet doesn't mind much at all. The secret is to keeping the blade oiled as you progress.