raym23•7d ago

My clippers died right before a big appointment

Had to run to the hardware store for a quick fix. What do you keep on hand for emergencies like this?

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Yeah, my cordless ones quit halfway through a fade once. Had to dig out the old plug-in Wahl set I keep in the back of the drawer. It's clunky and the cord's a pain, but it always works. I also keep a spare blade set and an extra power cord for it, because that's usually what goes bad on me.

aaron_perry7d ago

Read somewhere that battery tech in clippers just hasn't caught up to the old plug-in motors for reliability. @richard_webb Your story about the cordless ones quitting mid-fade proves that point. Sometimes the old, annoying cord is just the smarter tool for the job.

jennyh5523h ago

Understand where @aaron_perry is coming from about battery life, but MODERN clippers with lithium batteries can be super reliable. I keep a spare battery charged and ready at all times for my cordless set. That way if one dies, I just swap it out in seconds. Also having a basic plug-in backup in your kit is a SMART move for total peace of mind. Regular blade cleaning and oiling prevents most issues before they start. It's all about setting up a system so you're never stuck running to the store.