RPM of razor? Seems very slow. Anyone else have one of these? The motor seems to turn very slowly (even after recommended recharge time). Is this normal?
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Speed is probably slow because it is only 1.2 or 1,5 volts. The older ones used two batteries instead of only one in the new ones. The 1.5 volt models are pretty good like the pt 730.
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I just bought one and charged over night and there is NO way that mine is right. the RPM is extremely slow and I will be taking it back
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It is no longer being made. I bought mine for $10 at Target many years ago. It was being discontinued. I loved it. Fast motor. Quick shave, but finally fell apart. I wouldn't pay $189 for a new one though. Just sad mine finally broke, but was a great shave for many years.
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I agree. It's very noisy. Much more so than previous Panasonics and Braun.Also, for me it did not shave well, wet or dry. Another problem is that the shaver heads get HOT and uncomfortable, soon after you start shaving.
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Where did you find this article about ingrown hairs and this razor? Cuz that is mainly why i am purchasing this razor. I will be more than happy to let you know how it does on mine once i get it.
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Hello Ajax,My husband just received the razor in the mail and is wondering, too, about how often one needs to replace the blade. One per week would be a minimum of $520/yr, that is if he bought two blades at a time and didn't have to pay shipping.
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I have the exact same problem. I was wondering if I should buy a replacement head but seeing as everyone else has this problem, I guess I need a completely different shaver for body grooming. Shame on you Norelco. 1 star.
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I think the pivot heads are good. As mentioned in my post, I had a previous model and the only problem I had with the heads was after dropping the shaver. I can tell you it did not pass the drop test. The heads on this razor are a little bulkier and could be a little more durable but I would suspect dropping it will damage the heads. Regarding the cleaning station, I've never used the Norelco cleaning station but I had a cleaning station from another mfr and my experience was not good. The heads are really easy to clean, they flip open and you can rinse them under running water. I do it after every shave and they stay perfectly clean. I think the pivot heads are good. As mentioned in my post, I had a previous model and the only problem I had with the heads was after dropping the shaver. I can tell you it did not pass the drop test. The heads on this razor are a little bulkier and could be a little more durable but I would suspect dropping it will damage the heads. Regarding the cleaning station, I've never used the Norelco cleaning station but I had a cleaning station from another mfr and my experience was not good. The heads are really easy to clean, they flip open and you can rinse them under running water. I do it... » Read More I think the pivot heads are good. As mentioned in my post, I had a previous model and the only problem I had with the heads was after dropping the shaver. I can tell you it did not pass the drop test. The heads on this razor are a little bulkier and could be a little more durable but I would suspect dropping it will damage the heads. Regarding the cleaning station, I've never used the Norelco cleaning station but I had a cleaning station from another mfr and my experience was not good. The heads are really easy to clean, they flip open and you can rinse them under running water. I do it after every shave and they stay perfectly clean. « Show Less
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tobyi have an older braun and it takes forever to shave,,,,,does the vinration reature on the Pulsonic speed up this daily ritualThanksLM
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Found list of Norelco Razors that use the same battery as mine. Yours is not on the list. I found a site for your razor which makes it seem like you should not attempt to replace this battery on your own. Go to http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/cpindex.pl?ctn=8251XL/18&dct;=QAD&faqview;=1&mid;=Link_FAQs&refnr;=0079964&scy;=SE&slg;=AEN&vi;ew=aa12_view_partial.html.
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When you return it to it's charger/cradle,make sure the green light on the razor comes on and blinks.My son kept just hanging it up without the connection and when I went to use it it was very low so I taught him to make sure it was charging when returned to it's cradle.I hope this helps.
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I've never had any problem with mine. Keep the shave head clean and good batteries in it. It's fine. IF it actually broke - I'd just replace it.
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wish I could help directly...I only use it for my every other day save and to trim side burns and soul patch. In general I get a close facial shave without any razor burn or irritation. Compared to my previous iterations of Norelco shavers (think this is my 4th), it is much much lighter and quieter.
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I have had numerous Remington shavers including this one. Sorry to report that all of them have the same amount of noise. I also have a Norelco and it is much quieter.
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I, too, have had a lot of trouble finding them. Last time I found them, it was in Walmart. The problem is that the replacement blades are as expensive as the whole new razor. I now just buy the whole new razor and throw the old one away, or keep it for parts.
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caught this post a minute ago...I just got my bigmouth back hair shaver in the mail Friday and i couldn't agree more. Looks like this is a fairly new back shaver but definitely hits the problem head on.
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Don't know that it is "acceptable" or not, but I seem to get 3-4 shaves before recharging. I now have 2, so 1 is always on a charger. My 1st one was dropped in water, so it didn't seem to hold a charge for very long. So, I used to use it while plugged in to the charger/outlet. I had to buy my 2nd one because my charger went out and stopped charging (replacement chargers are about $40.00, cheaper to buy a whole new razor)! Guess you could call/email manufacturer and ask them what the "charge/battery" life is, or should be?
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My husband has had his razor of over a year and I am thinking about replacing them for him. I have just read someone saying that they took their shaver somewhere and had it cleaned and that this person told him that they only needed replacing every three years.