Had an old Wahl just die after probably a good 20+ years, kind of looks like the cable is frayed and splitting where it connects to the trimmer. Did a quick check online and the new products don’t even look remotely similar.

Just using it for normal hair cuts at home, any recommendations?

Edit: Preferably on the budget side.

  • braindamagebuddy@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    5·
    3 days ago

    Inside the trimmer, it really does look more simple when you open it up. Let’s say I can just cut the wire down a bit with scissors and then strip a bit of the cable plastic. Then the points I’m uncertain on would be:

    1. The rubbery fitting that surrounds the wires and secures it to the main housing. Doesn’t feel like there would be any way to yank out existing cable and thread through the unbroken part.

    2. Little gold-ish pieces that pinch the wire and connect it to the screws. Look somewhat difficult to pry open.

    I am located in the US but not sure which prong is which since the cable is quite twisty and the broken part is on the trimmer side.

    • anon6789@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      3 days ago

      1. Unscrew one of the wire terminals. Wrap a piece of tape around it so you know which wire is which. Unscrew the other wire. I think you should be able to pull the wire through that stress relief and then cut it off on what would be the inside instead of cutting it off outside and trying to thread it through the molded rubber. It might be stiff but you can try putting a little soap on it to lube it up. You may or may not have to split the jacket down the middle between the 2 wires depending how the relief is molded.

      2. If you’re soldering, just cut the wire at the terminal ring and solder the wire right to it. You can also get new crimp on terminal rings. Take an old one to the store to match it up to get the right size.

      Disclaimer: not electrician, just a DIYer that doesn’t like to spend money

      • Glemek@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        3 days ago

        Another idea on point 1 for pulling the wire through the stress relief would be to heat it up a little bit (with hot water or something) to make it more pliable.

        • anon6789@lemmy.worldEnglish
          4·
          3 days ago

          Ah, yes, if it has some rubber cement type goop in there, a hair dryer will work as well. Good call.