Not exact matches
Although Chen notes that the
tables are made to last, he recommends that groomers clean excess fur from the working parts of both
hydraulic and
electric tables to keep them in good working order.
«With a durable
table, it is likely the actuator [for
electric tables] or jack [or
hydraulic tables] will fail before the frame and
table top,» she says.
Electric,
hydraulic and stationary (folding)
tables all have their place in a well - equipped grooming salon.
«The sealed
hydraulic jack or
electric actuator will raise and lower your
table many times each day with minimal maintenance.»
Hydraulic Hydraulics admittedly do not raise or lower as smoothly as
electric tables, although some are close.
Some groomers use
tables on wheels,
electric or
hydraulic, so they can move it right over to the tub, eliminating the need to lift the dog from floor to tub.
Both are good, but Caples points out that although an
electric table raises and lowers more smoothly than a
hydraulic, the
hydraulic is more portable, as it doesn't need to be plugged into an outlet.
Hydraulic tables tend to be cheaper than
electric tables of the same build and safety quality.
Both
hydraulic and
electric tables are good options if you buy a high - quality
table that meets required safety standards, such as those on our best dog grooming
tables list.
Whether
electric or
hydraulic, today's grooming
tables are saving a lot of wear and tear on groomer's bodies, and they are doing it with style.
Shor - Line sales representative Rob Roberts explained that the
table comes in five colors, and the line includes quiet
hydraulic and
electric - lift versions.
«Many groomers have mentioned wanting to own an
electric table, but they do not make the purchase because they tend to cost more than a
hydraulic,» said DiRubba.
To meet this need,
table manufacturers have incorporated a variety of features, such as
electric and
hydraulic lift systems, that have elevated this vital piece of equipment well beyond a simple surface.
Perhaps an
electric table for drying and a turning
hydraulic table for finish work is the answer.
They used to be little more than sturdy card
tables; now you can get
electric or
hydraulic mechanisms that elevate high enough to put a poodle's foot by your chin and low enough for a great dane to step up onto it.
Comfort Groom, for example, offers a lifetime warranty on all
table frames, two years on
electric lift motors and one year on
hydraulic pumps.
However, Apatow believes that
hydraulic tables can still be a solid alternative to
electric ones, especially if cost is a concern.
Electric tables, lighted tops,
hydraulics that range from 18 inches to 48 inches, solid framework, and replaceable parts — Petlift has them all.
Hydraulic tables are usually less expensive than
electric tables.
We now see more
hydraulic tables than folding, and
electric are becoming more popular.»
She recommends that groomers look for
hydraulic or
electric tables that allow the user to adjust the height and that have a heavy - duty grooming arm.
On
electric and
hydraulic tables, vacuum hair from the lift mechanism as often as possible.
Hanvey points out that for mobile groomers, or any groomer with limited space using a
hydraulic or
electric table, the way the base is constructed and how the
table lifts is important.