tattoo gun

[pnemickey]

My son has just recieved a tattoo gun from china. he switched it on and it worked initially, but he forgot to switch it from 110v to 230v on the back of the appliance, now it wont work.

Is it likely to be knackered, is it fixable?
thanks in advance for any advice in anticipation of hopefully getting it working again.

 

[GaryMo]

There's a good chance that permanant damage has occured as he's fed it with twice it's rated voltage.

It's difficult to say if it's fixable as that would require knowing exactly what's been damaged, the cost to replace the damaged bits and how much it would cost for a new gun.

 

[ColJack]

aren't tattoo guns usually like 12-24v with a power supply?

 

[pnemickey]

aren't tattoo guns usually like 12-24v with a power supply?

its the power supply that had the 110v -230v switch on the back

 

[electronicsuk]

aren't tattoo guns usually like 12-24v with a power supply?

its the power supply that had the 110v -230v switch on the back

So just replace the power supply. It's probably pretty standard. Post some pics, especially of the rating plate if it has one, and we can help more.

 

[Steve]

horrible things, tattoos.

 

[RF Lighting]

In your opinion.

 

[electronicsuk]

In your opinion.

Yup. Seems like discrimination against people with tattoos, if you ask me.

I'll get my coat...

 

[GaryMo]

I have two and don't regret them for a minute. I also intend to have more.

It may sound silly but I found the actual tattooing quite uncomfortable but highly addictive!

 

[sparkwright]

horrible things, tattoos.

That's discrimination.

Have you read the thread on racism?

 

[ColJack]

aren't tattoo guns usually like 12-24v with a power supply?

its the power supply that had the 110v -230v switch on the back

that's why I asked..
if it's a power supply then you can get replacements from over here as long as it's the same rating.
if it was just the gun then you'd need to send it back to wherever and try and BS them into a replacement..

 

[holmslaw]

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[GaryMo]

No sex (or sleep) for me. My wife gave birth 10 days ago!

 

[holmslaw]

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[GaryMo]

They're both doing well.....