The capacitor is a very important part of the coils as well. It technically
is not part of the coils, but for the purpose of simplicity
and general knowledge, this text will refer to the capacitor as a
subcomponent of the coil. The capacitor is measured in microfarads.
Usually a DC current capacitor is utilized in the construction
of tattoo machine coils. DC means that the coils have to run
in a single direction in relation to the electrical current or else
the capacitors have the opportunity to explode. Pay attention
to the arrows on the capacitor, as this will inform the artist as to
which lead of the clip cord should be attached to which end of
the tattoo machine and it is possible to run the voltage reversed.
There may be some lack in performance or overheating and as
mentioned earlier the capacitor may fail and explode. Capacitors
may also be heat-shrink wrapped and you may not be able to
see the rating number on the capacitor or the directional arrows.
If this is the case, then observe the notched groove in the capacitor;
this will notify you of the proper voltage direction.
Whats with the capacitor?
feel free to drop us a line support@TeachMeToTattoo.com
-
What metal is best?
, Uncategorized, experiment, gear, machine, metal, purchase, supply, tuning, 0
Different metals have not only different resistance to electrical current, but different weights as well. Some artists will prefer...
-
Size of the Front Spring
, Uncategorized, front, spring, tuning, 0
As mentioned earlier the front spring length can be changed to achieve different results in the tuning of the...
-
Color Application
, Uncategorized, application, color ink, pigment, tattoo ink, 0
Color can be applied to the skin either as a gradient or as a solid color. It is important...
-
Different Views of Tattoo History
, Uncategorized, coils, fk irons, history, 0
While the history of the modern machine appears just as obscure as that of the history of the ancient...
-
Universal Precautions
, Uncategorized, blood-borne pathogens, CDC, HBV, HIV, tattoo, tattoo safety, 0
The CDC defines universal precautions as: “a set of precautions designed to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),...
-
Do I really need to get laser treatments before I get tattooed?
, Uncategorized, how to tattoo, laser treatment, learn tattoo, tattoo, tattoo gun, 0
Countless clients have come to me wanting to get a cover-up done. This goes back to ensuring that you...
-
You must apprentice!
, Uncategorized, apprentice, secrets, 0
I would also like to note that the best artists in the world will always say that they cannot...
-
Hot Zone
, Uncategorized, hot zone, sterilization, tattoo process, tattoo setup, zone, 0
Hot zone: Once the needle breaks skin the hot zone is established. The hot zone consists of the client,...
Recent Comments