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ANDIS AGRC "Power Groom" - Single speed dual cord pack/battery
Product code: C0083
Manufacturer
ANDIS of the USA
Type
Mains powered adaptable to battery powered
Usage-type
Professional light duty
Wattage rating
Equal to 35 watts
Voltage rating
240/50Hz
Field of Use
Dogs/veterinary/small animals
Weight Type
0.48 KG with blade/cord pack fitted
Length Type
6.75-inches/17cm
Noise Level Score
2
Overload protection
Internal
Air Filters
Sealed motor
Cutting strokes
3800spm
Cutting speeds
One
Casing colour
Blue
Blade range
Total of 40 blades from both "Ultra" and "Ceramic Edge" range
Alternative blades
Moser/Oster/Laube/Thrive/Wahl
Blade type
Detachable/ceramic
Blade tensioning required
No
Balance, & ease of use
Excellent
On/Off switch position
Central position accessible to thumb for quick operation
Cable length
14 feet/4.25m average
Supplied with
Boxed/standard blade set #10 (1.5mm)/oil/brush/manual
Optional extras
Battery unit/Charger/Attachment combs
Guarantee
One year
Electrical ratings
CE rated
PEASRIDGE star rating: Pending Trial completion
Rating: Provisional 95%
Provisional: RECOMMENDED
+ Another impressive and eye catching Andis clipper, which is bound to make a big "impression" in the UK dog market.
- As yet very little to find fault with!
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
A mains powered clipper with the ability to change the cord pack for a battery, thus changing the usage mode from mains power to cordless. (Please note: To convert the "Power Groom" to a cordless machine you need to purchase in addition both a battery and charger unit as these are not supplied with the mains version.)
The striking colour, and the white contrast of the name font somehow draws the eye towards this clipper and straight away you can see the Andis family resemblance, certainly from the head down to the on/off switch, the clipper bears the same features as is found on all the AGC models.
Described as both lighter and smaller than other Andis clippers of its type it is altogether a very attractive machine. The girth of the clipper is just very slightly enlarged making it not quite as slim as the other AGC models. However the few extra mm's gained on the girth are more than compensated for in the reduced length of the machine which creates a really "compact" feeling when you hold it for the first time. The weight distribution is even and when you exchange the cord pack for a battery the balance is still retained with no weight imbalance at the rear end.
It is not the practice with modern battery and dual mains/battery machines to measure wattage; manufactures preferring to measure the power at the blade end. Andis assure us the comparable power is in the 35 to 40 watt range, and practical use suggests the clipper is as powerful as all the other 35w Andis machines.
The "Power Groom" offers a dual role either used with the cord pack in mains mode - as supplied, or by the additional purchase - unless you already own one - of an Andis battery unit (You will of course also need a charger to re-charge the battery!) Vets could clearly be in the running for this machine as it would be great used in mains mode in the surgery and very useful in a cordless mode out in the field or down on the farm.
For the professional groomer the comfortable size and weight, the ability to run in either mains or battery mode and the exceptional quiet operational noise level will all be appealing factors when considering a purchase.
Well built with a shatter proof housing the clipper is remarkable quiet, emitting a considerably lower noise level compared to other Andis machines and indeed most other mains powered dog clipper, not that any of them might be referred to as noisy! Our tested production model was so quiet as to lead us to the belief that it must rank as one of the quietest machine on the market.
Supplied with a size #10 - 1.5mm "Ceramic Edge" it is the first of the Andis models to be supplied with this type of blade in the UK. The "Ceramic Edge" blade has a ceramic cutter with a steel bottom plate or comb blade. It is said that ceramic blades after they have "bedded" in which is normally a period of about 8 hours on continual use perform to a better standard than steel blades and last longer. Ceramic blades are often described as being noisy for the initial "bedding in" period although our production test model with a ceramic blade fitted was extremely quiet!
Blade attachment is easy to operate, smooth and crisp. Under prolonged use the motor remains cool running, with just the hint of mild vibration, Cleaning and servicing the head has been made easy by good and thoughtful design. Low maintenance is a feature of this machine. The on/off switch position is just about accessible in an emergence situation; we would have preferred it slightly higher up!
The current Andis blade range of either "Ultra Edge" or "Ceramic Edge" offers one of the most comprehensive for most grooming situations. Those considering making a change of machine will find the Andis AGRC Power Groom equally at home with Oster or indeed most other detachable blades. We really would like to see clippers of this quality supplied in hard cases.
ANDIS "ULTRA EDGE" BLADE RANGE:
Andis #50 - 0.2mm cut
Andis #40 - 0.25mm cut
Andis #40SS - 0.25mm cut
Andis #35 - 0.35mm cut
Andis #30 - 0.5mm cut
Andis #15 - 1.2 mm cut
Andis #10 - 1.5mm cut
Andis #9 - 2mm cut
Andis #8.5 - 2.8mm cut
Andis #7F - 3.2mm cut
Andis #7 - 3.2mm cut
Andis #5F - 6.3mm cut
Andis #5 - 6.3mm cut
Andis #4F - 9.5mm cut
Andis #4 - 9.5mm cut
Andis #3F - 13mm cut
Andis #3 - 13mm cut
Andis #5/8th - 16mm cut
Andis #3/4 - 19mm cut
Andis T84 wide - 2.4mm medium cut
Andis Toe Blade - 5/8th 0.8mm
Andis Blocking blade - 1.2mm
Andis Super Blocking blade - 1.2mm
ANDIS "CERAMIC EDGE" BLADE RANGE:
Andis #50 - 0.2mm cut
Andis #40SS - 0.25mm cut
Andis #35 - 0.35mm cut
Andis #30 - 0.5mm cut
Andis #15 - 1.2 mm cut
Andis #10 - 1.5mm cut
Andis #9 - 2mm cut
Andis #8.5 - 2.8mm cut
Andis #7F - 3.2mm cut
Andis #7 - 3.2mm cut
Andis #5F - 6.3mm cut
Andis #5 - 6.3mm cut
Andis #4F - 9.5mm cut
Andis #4 - 9.5mm cut
Andis #3 - 13mm cut
Andis #5/8th - 16mm cut
Andis #3/4 - 19mm cut
This clipper also takes blades from the MOSER/OSTER/LAUBE/THRIVE/WAHL detachable blade ranges
IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR CLIPPER REQUIREMENTS OR WANT FURTHER ADVICE
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Tel: 01424 882900
Price: £135.00
(Including: VAT at 17.5%)
LISTER METEOR CORDLESS TRIMMER
Product code: C0052
Manufacturer
LISTER UK
Parent Company
Wahl Clipper Corporation USA
Type
Dual mains/cordless
Usage-type
trimmer
Wattage rating
12v DC
Voltage rating
220/240v for re-charging
Field of Use
Horses/cattle/livestock/veterinary
Weight Type
0.3KG
Length
6.5-inches/16.5cm
Noise Level Score
4+
Overload protection
Internal
Air Filters
None
Cutting strokes
No information available
Cutting speeds
One
Clip time
45 minutes
Re-charge time
8/9 hours average
Casing colour
Metallic sage coloured body
Blade range
Total of 4
Alternative blades
None
Blade type
Narrow - detachable snap on fixing
Blade tensioning
No
Balance, & ease of use
Very compact
On/Off switch position
Side mounted -accessible to fingers for quick operation
Cable length
Not applicable
Supplied with
Case//blade/oil/charger/4 attachment combs/brush/manual
Optional extras
None
Guarantee
One year
Electrical ratings
CE rated
PEASRIDGE star rating: TWO STAR
Rating 65%
AVERAGE
+ Smart looking, - a handy trimmer for many tidying up tasks. Nice to see a hard case with a small trimmer!
- If what we are given to understand about recharge time is correct then this is far to long! Blade range bit limited against its main competitor.
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
"Ergonomically" designed (another way of saying interesting shape!) This is a smart, compact, well-balanced trimmer with "snap-on" detachable blades. Made in the Far East under the Lister label (we understand) it has a "specially engineered" permanent magnetic motor to create minimum noise and vibration, - the noise level is quite good, more a soft purr, and the vibration ratings are certainly good.
Not as light as The Wahl Pro Series Re-chargeable (a direct competitor) but it handles well. Already-tensioned detachable snap on blades avoid the fiddle of alignment and screw fixing. The use of plastic parts is said to keep the blades cool! Blade choice is rather limited when compared to the Wahl Pro-Series.
The ability to be able to switch to mains mode when the battery goes flat is a useful feature. The battery is said to be long lasting and can be re-charged many times. Written information on matters such as re-charge times is hard to find, but we are told by Lister UK that it is 8/9 hours with a clip time of 45 minutes - which if correct -is very disappointing to say the least!
LISTER METEOR BLADE RANGE
M1 - 1mm blade
M2 - 2mm blade (as supplied with trimmer)
M3 - 3mm blade
M5 - 5mm blade
IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR CLIPPER REQUIREMENTS OR WANT FURTHER ADVICE
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Price: £69.95
(Including: VAT at 17.5%)
OSTER A5 Power Pro Mk2 - model #78400
Product code: C0106
Manufacturer
OSTER part of SUNBEAM USA
Type
Cordless Battery powered
Usage-type
Professional livestock and small animals
Wattage rating
No information given
Imput rating
DC4.8v
Voltage rating
220/240v 50/60Hz
Field of Use
Dogs horses/cattle/livestock/veterinary
Weight Type
0.65 KG
Length
7.5-inches/19cm inc. battery
Noise Level Score
3
Overload protection
Internal
Air Filters
None
Cutting strokes
3300 spm
Cutting speeds
One
Clip time
Continuous with two batteries
Re-charge time
60 minutes average
Casing colour
pale blue/Black
Blade range
Total of 20
Alternative blades
Andis/Laube/Moser/Thrive/Wahl
Blade type
Narrow - detachable self tensioned
Blade tensioning required
No
Balance, & ease of use
Better balanced that the previous model
On/Off switch position
Rear positioned - in -accessible to fingers for quick operation
Cable length
Not applicable
Supplied with
Case/handpiece/two battery units/size #10 narrow blade/charger/oil/instructions.
Optional extras
Additional spare battery unit/12v in car charger/Attachment combs/Blade cases
Guarantee
One year
Electrical ratings
CE rated
PEASRIDGE star rating: FIVE STAR
Rating 91%
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
+ One of the few cordless professional clippers with two batteries. Fast re-charge time. Very compact unit!
- In many outlets only sold with one battery! Gets a touch expensive when you start to buy extras!!
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
The Oster Power Pro Mk2 certainly has a role for use on the nervous horse - small, nice to handle, compact and with low noise level plus relative low vibration.
We would recommend for full body horse clipping the Moser wide blade 2.3mm blade as one of the better blades for the many and various textures of coats likely to be experienced rather than the Oster matching wide blade.
When doing the fetlocks or hogging try switching to a #40 or #30 blade for those denser and more coarse areas and clip freestyle to avoid going to close. An attachment comb could be considered.
Introduced as the successor to the popular "green" bodied Mk 1 Oster Power pro (A few other colours existed as well) the clipper head and hand grip shape basically remains unchanged other than for the casing covering which has been clad with a pleasant soft "non slip" material with a rubberise feel. The new battery attachment is however slimmer and now follows the shape of the clipper. One instantly notices the improved balance the new styled battery affords compared to the rather poorly balance earlier Mk 1 model!
Clipper and battery are claimed to be around 15% lighter than the earlier model! Oster state that the clipper drive lever delivers a more powerful sweep as a result of being driven by a slightly more powerful motor - thus it is claimed the Mk2 clipper gives a greater and superior cutting performance! The benefit of this would presumably be particularly noticeable when clipping for example, a horse using a wide detachable blade.
Unlike the way it is normally supplied in the UK, we offer the Oster Power Pro complete with TWO batteries (In the US it is also sold with two batteries for continuous clipping!) We feel customers will require the same - continuous clipping facility - rather than have the added expense of purchasing an additional battery at the time of purchase or later!
Considering Oster still supply their mains powered A5 clippers in boxes, it is refreshing, to see a case of such quality being supplied with their cordless machine! The clipper is beautifully packaged in a spacious lightweight aluminium case - weighing fully loaded - clipper battery and accessories - a mere 2.4kg (if you buy from Peasridge due to the fact it is then supplied with not one but two batteries!) Carefully padded with foam cut out compartments (unlikely these will last long with normal use but they look good when new!) - both clipper and the entire accessories are stored safely. All very nicely designed and laid out!
Case dimension:
Height: Less than 12-inches/30cm allowing for the folded handle and locking catches
Length: Just over 11-inches/28.3cm
Depth: 4.75-inches/12cm
Un laden weight: approx 1.8kgs
The battery unit is improved with the introduction of the new type of NIMH battery units.
For those who want to know…………. the nickel-metal hydride battery, abbreviated NiMH, is a type of rechargeable or storage battery similar to another well know battery type the "Nickel-cadmium" (NiCd) but using a hydrogen-absorbing alloy for the negative electrode instead of cadmium. As in NiCd batteries, the positive electrode is nickel oxyhydroxide (NiOOH) A NiMH battery can have two to three times the capacity of an equivalent size NiCd. However, compared to the lithium-ion battery the volumetric energy density is lower and self-discharge is higher.
One useful feature of these batteries is they do not have the annoying memory feature as often common with some earlier types of batteries, but you will need to recharge and discharge these batteries several times before they reaches their "optimum" performance when first purchased! Also if the battery is not used for a period of time, or has been stored away unused re-charging will again be necessary.
Whilst the manufacturer claims the battery delivers "state of the art intelligence charging to maximum its working life, they do add that every few months if you are not a regular user you should switch on (remover the blade first) and run the clipper until the battery is fully discharged. Then recharge accordingly. This could well apply to horse owners, who engage in seasonal clipping with a long spell of in-action in between. If you are the typical busy dog groomer or veterinarian and use a cordless machine, well you probably need not bother!
When fully discharged the normal recharge time for the battery is between 50 and 60 minutes. You can check the running status of your battery at any time by placing it in the slot provided on the charger and observing the LED light in the centre.
LED light on the front alerts you to the state of play……….
Red light continuous - indicates re-charging is required.
Green light continuous - indicates the clipper now ready for use
Red blinking light - You need to invest in a new battery - Red light says - "kaput"
The charger is far more compact and smaller than the old black charger of the previous model, and the two slots for spare blades have been done away with! Of course this is all about a single battery so only one recharging slot also!
There is a connection point provided on the rear on the charger for a plug to power the recharge unit off any 12v supply such as in a vehicle. This is not currently available in the UK but expected shortly when it will be available an optional extra - at extra cost!
A slot in the groove of the charger assists in ensuring the battery is correctly offered into the slot for recharging - so no fear of getting it incorrect! So easy you could do it in the dark!
As with the previous Mk1 model you can re-charge with the clipper handpiece attached to the battery or just the battery on its own. One small but useful as well as thoughtful addition to the charger unit is that a set of four tiny suction pad feet have been added to the underside of the charger to ensure it stays put and does not slip off a shelf or work surface!
Many professionals will buy it and make a good choice in the present market situation!
OSTER "CRYOTECH" BLADE RANGE - NARROW
Oster #40 - 0.1mm
Oster #30 - 0.5mm
Oster #15 - 1.2 mm
Oster #10 - 1.6 mm
Oster #9 - 2mm
Oster #8.5 - 2.8mm
Oster #7F - 3.2mm
Oster #7 - 3.2mm
Oster #5F - 6.3mm
Oster #5 - 6.3mm
Oster #4F - 9.6mm
Oster #4 - 9.6mm
Oster #3F 3mm
Oster #3 - 13mm
Oster #5/8th - 0.8mm
Oster #7/8th - 0.8mm cut
OSTER BLADE RANGE - WIDE
Oster GM #6 wide - 4.8mm med.
Oster GM #7 wide - 3.2mm med.
Oster GM #10 wide - 2.4mm med.
AESCULAP/ANDIS/MOSER/THRIVE/WAHL BLADES can be fitted to this clipper.
IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR CLIPPER REQUIREMENTS OR WANT FURTHER ADVICE
please contact us on
Tel: 01424 882900
Price: £299.95
(Including: VAT at 17.5%)
WAHL PROSERIES - rechargeable
Product code: C0020
Manufacturer
Wahl Clipper Corporation USA
Type
Cordless dual mains trimmer
Usage-type
Semi -professional livestock and small animals
Wattage rating
Not stated
Voltage rating
230v 50/60Hz
Field of Use
Horses/cattle/dogs/livestock/veterinary
Weight Type
0.25 KG
Length
6-inches/15.3cm clipper & battery
Noise Level Score
2+
Overload protection
None
Air Filters
None
Cutting strokes
No information available
Cutting speeds
One
Clip time
40/45 minutes on fully charged battery
Re-charge time
60 minutes
Casing colour
Black
Blade range
ONE
Alternative blades
Seven in range
Blade type
Narrow 46mm - detachable self tensioned
Blade tensioning
No
Balance/ease of use
Excellent
On/Off switch
Side mounted -accessible to fingers for quick operation
Cable length
Not applicable
Supplied with
Case/charger/standard & fine blades /4 combs 16/38mm)/oil/brush/manual
Optional extras
None
Guarantee
One year
Electrical ratings
CE rated
PEASRIDGE star rating: FIVE STAR
GOLD STAR Rating 96%
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
+ Value for money clipper. A real "gem" no matter what you clip! Buy it! Especially whilst they offer TWO blades!)
- Very hard to "knock" this one! We have knocked it slightly on a "touch" noisy hum in some models, and past minor faults as mentioned below
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION:
When we first saw this little compact trimmer lurking about on a shelf in an office at Wahl UK - a good few years ago now - we immediately recognised its potential. How it has proved us right over the years! A highly versatile gem!
Used either in cordless or mains powered mode it has established a role for itself in almost every clipping field, finding favour with cattle folk (beef or dairy) horse owners, hundreds of vets, and pet owners. Very hard to fault this trimmer - it really is super!
Like any mass-produced product, and there are literally thousands sold to happy customers, it has had the odd problem from time to time but in the main it has remained trouble free. (One weak spot proved to be in the cable at the trimmer end where the cord enters if used excessively in mains mode.) Batteries, which can be re-placed, seem to last between 5/7 years with average use. If you run out of battery power you just plug in the charger adapter and carry on clipping! Fast re-charge well within the hour!
Its great strengths are versatility, comfortable to use, mobility, useable in both power modes (cordless or mains) Detachable type blades supported with a super blade range for a machine of its size, plus great value - especially with two blades!
"BUY" AWARD
We don't make a habit of giving a "BUY" recommendation. Products can only qualify by being of special value and effectiveness in their field of use.
In the case of this product we are happy to award a
"BUY"
recommendation.
WAHL PROSERIES RE-CHARGEABLE BLADE RANGE
Wahl blade #40 - Surgical 0.7mm
Wahl blade #30 - Fine 0.9mm
Wahl blade #10 - Medium 2.00mm
Wahl blade #8.5 - Medium 3mm
Wahl blade #7F - Medium/Course 5mm
Wahl blade #4 - Skip tooth 8mm
Wahl blade #4R - Razor skip tooth 8mm
IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR CLIPPER REQUIREMENTS OR WANT FURTHER ADVICE
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Tel: 01424 882900
Price: £59.95
(Including: VAT at 17.5%)
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