Ok, so I have a question. I'm new to tattooing. Go easy on me, people, because it might be a dumb question. I'm just trying to learn. I really want to buy the acus m1. But I'm concerned because I don't have an autoclave and it doesn't have disposal grips. First question, I think I know the answer to. Are there disposable grips that will work with it? If not, my second question I think I also know the answer to. Is there a way to keep the grip/internals from getting contaminated (internal barriers)? I kinda doubt it. Third question: Are madacide/cavicide, ultrasonic cleaners, dry autoclaves, or a budget pressure cooker an alternative that will pass a health inspection? I think the answer is NO to all of those questions. It seems to me that having an autoclave is mandatory if you want most pen machines (minus Cheyenne and Bishop). I have seen the Vlad Blad Avenger 2 is a good alternative with similar capabilities as the Acus m1. The new Avenger 3 looks like it would be good, too. My final and main question: Should I just get an autoclave, or would the Vlad Avenger series be a better/easier/cheaper route? The Sol Nova seems limited and not quick to adjust. The Bishops have mixed reviews and I'd need to buy 3 seperate machines (might as well buy a autoclave and Acus M1)... Sorry, this is long but any help make my decision would be greatly appreciated!
Properly barriering/packing , clean set up, membrane cartridges and working without creating a mess usually will work and pass inspection (depending on local rules). But autoclave is nice to have and if your shop does piercings as well then it's a must
@TattooShopTalk thanks! Umm will a pressure cooker that can get to 15psi do good enough? I also hear that they need to be tested for mold... i know im like nearly a year out from actually needing to worry about that. But do you think they will scrutinize it if its not "medical grade?" I'll research my state and its requirements more. Just curious if a lot of shops use cheap ones.
With pressure cooker you can get famous in not flattering kind of a way. You can get second hand autoclaves reasonably priced if you want to go that far and there are maintenance and some spore testing involved but by modern standards it is not all necessary for tattooing. Again- depends on local regulations
Ok, so I have a question. I'm new to tattooing. Go easy on me, people, because it might be a dumb question. I'm just trying to learn.
I really want to buy the acus m1. But I'm concerned because I don't have an autoclave and it doesn't have disposal grips. First question, I think I know the answer to. Are there disposable grips that will work with it? If not, my second question I think I also know the answer to. Is there a way to keep the grip/internals from getting contaminated (internal barriers)? I kinda doubt it. Third question: Are madacide/cavicide, ultrasonic cleaners, dry autoclaves, or a budget pressure cooker an alternative that will pass a health inspection? I think the answer is NO to all of those questions. It seems to me that having an autoclave is mandatory if you want most pen machines (minus Cheyenne and Bishop). I have seen the Vlad Blad Avenger 2 is a good alternative with similar capabilities as the Acus m1. The new Avenger 3 looks like it would be good, too. My final and main question: Should I just get an autoclave, or would the Vlad Avenger series be a better/easier/cheaper route? The Sol Nova seems limited and not quick to adjust. The Bishops have mixed reviews and I'd need to buy 3 seperate machines (might as well buy a autoclave and Acus M1)... Sorry, this is long but any help make my decision would be greatly appreciated!
Properly barriering/packing , clean set up, membrane cartridges and working without creating a mess usually will work and pass inspection (depending on local rules). But autoclave is nice to have and if your shop does piercings as well then it's a must
@TattooShopTalk thanks! Umm will a pressure cooker that can get to 15psi do good enough? I also hear that they need to be tested for mold... i know im like nearly a year out from actually needing to worry about that. But do you think they will scrutinize it if its not "medical grade?" I'll research my state and its requirements more. Just curious if a lot of shops use cheap ones.
With pressure cooker you can get famous in not flattering kind of a way. You can get second hand autoclaves reasonably priced if you want to go that far and there are maintenance and some spore testing involved but by modern standards it is not all necessary for tattooing. Again- depends on local regulations
@@TattooShopTalk thank you!