Tattoo Machine Troubleshooting

#A135 Armature sticks to coils when foot pedal pressed. Short Circuit Troubleshooting Answer # A135 Problem Armature bar sticks to coil when the foot pedal is pressed. Because The electrical circuit is shorted out. Missing insulating washer. Check The plastic recessed washer insulates the rear stand-off from the frame. If a metal washer is used the machine will short. Electricity will flow through any metal that is connected by touching. If the rear-standoff touches the frame a new path for electricity is created. Install plastic or fiber recessed washer that does not conduct electricity.

Why Cause Remedy

Tattoo Machine Troubleshooting

#A136 Armature bar sticks to coils. Short Circuit Troubleshooting Answer # A136 Problem Armature bar sticks to coil when the foot pedal is pressed. Because The electrical circuit is shorted out. Check Why Cause Remedy Solder lug must not touch the frame. Electricity will flow through any circuit that is connected. If the rear-standoff touches the frame a new path for electricity is created. Install plastic recessed washer.