Do-it-yourself Rovent epilator repair

Let's take a look at the epilator Brown Silk Epil (we are talking about the epilator, since depilatory is the name of a cream for hair removal, various jellies for hair removal, sugaring (sugar), razor. And less often an epilator is called a depilator.).

There is nothing easier than cleaning your epilator. The attachment that works along the hairs is simply removable. Thus, you have the opportunity to clean / wash the brush head using an old toothbrush, for example. The place where the nozzle is attached is just as easy to clean. If there are hard-to-reach places, then women use the most ordinary vacuum cleaner with a thin nozzle). It looks ridiculous, but in fact, everything is great to clean.

And if your epilator clogs up so much that it breaks down, then you just need to take it to the service. There they will clean and help to disassemble on their own, and teach how to clean hard-to-reach places. The area where the tweezers are located is often clogged. They are hard to see in the photo, but those who have an epilator understand me. Try to use a vacuum cleaner and the second option - a strong jet of water.

Before disassembling a hair straightener, you need to carefully weigh your options. Despite the apparent simplicity of the device, this operation can lead to the complete unsuitability of the curling iron for further use. To produce repair rectifier designed for hair styling, you must be able to use a screwdriver and side cutters, have your own soldering iron and tester. Knowledge in radio engineering and plumbing will be useful.

The hair straightener is a heating device in the form of a clipstraightening stubborn curls. Equalization provides a temperature of 120º to 210ºC, which develops between two tightly fitting, smooth plates. They press the strands of hair under the action of a spring.

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Despite the wide variety of brands and models of plyers, they are basically all similar in layout. Hair straightener circuit includes:

• Pliers body with power cord.
• Heating elements (shades)
• Temperature regulator.

Unfortunately, the simplicity of the device design does not lead to its reliability. Even models from well-known manufacturers often fail. Repairing your hair straightener yourself can save you money and time spent on your trip to the workshop.

A breakdown in a hair straightener can result in partial or complete loss of heat, or mechanical failure. Before disassembling the iron, you should carefully examine it for integrity.

The most common ailment of these devices is a broken supply cord. In models with a detachable wire, the malfunction lies in the poor contact of the connector.

Disassembly begins with the separation of the halves of the iron. For this, the decorative plugs on the sides of the fixture are removed and the lag screw is unscrewed.

Attention: This operation must be carried out carefully, since there is a spring on the axis connecting the parts of the curling iron. Before removing, you need to notice its exact location, so as not to waste time and nerves during assembly.

When the halves are detached, access to the remaining screws securing the covers that cover the shades and controls will open. Having gained access to the temperature controller, you can proceed to the inspection and continuity of parts.

1. No power supply on the temperature controller board - defective cord... It is necessary to inspect it, check the soldering to the board. If a break is detected, the damaged part is cut off and the cable is soldered in place. A defective connector is difficult to repair, so you can simply exclude it from the circuit and solder the cord directly.
2. Only one half of the forceps work - open tena or poor soldering... Eliminated by disassembling the heating element. It represents two plates with a resistor in between. When disassembling, special attention must be paid to the conductive layer so as not to accidentally erase it. Troubleshooting is reduced to ensuring contact between the wire and the shade plate.
3. Power is supplied to the board, but the hair iron does not heat up - poor quality soldering, burnout of one of the parts. The board is being examined. If there are no visible defects, all the elements are called sequentially, starting with the fuse. Most often, the quenching resistor and diodes fly out. Particular attention should be paid to the capacitor and variable resistor (if provided schematically).

As you can see, it is quite possible to repair a hair iron with your own hands. However, one should not forget about the rules of electrical safety and restore the device only when it is disconnected from the network.