I want some help with an electrolysis epilator

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The discussion centers on a 240V AC powered galvanic electrolysis epilator that delivers a current of 0.5mA, which is deemed too high for effective hair removal. The user seeks to reduce the current to a safer range of 0.1mA to 0.4mA without altering the circuit, expressing a lack of electrical engineering knowledge. Suggestions include exploring alternative models that meet safety standards, as the current model does not offer adjustable settings to achieve the desired amperage.

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I bought this cheap 240V AC powered galvanic electrolysis epilator. The ideal is that we can user a small amount of current, delivered with a thin needle, to destroy the hair follicle and achieve hair removal. This machine has a potentiometer installed that you can use to control the intensity of the current. The problem is that that current is a bit too high even at the lowest setting. The dial shows 0.5mA. I would like the amperage to be around 0.1mA to 0.4mA. Considering that I know nothing about electrical engineering and I do not want to mess with the circuit, is there any other simple way to decrease the amperage (maybe by increasing the resistance of the wire or my body somehow)?
 
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mikux said:
I bought this cheap 240V AC powered galvanic electrolysis epilator. The ideal is that we can user a small amount of current, delivered with a thin needle, to destroy the hair follicle and achieve hair removal. This machine has a potentiometer installed that you can use to control the intensity of the current. The problem is that that current is a bit too high even at the lowest setting. The dial shows 0.5mA. I would like the amperage to be around 0.1mA to 0.4mA. Considering that I know nothing about electrical engineering and I do not want to mess with the circuit, is there any other simple way to decrease the amperage (maybe by increasing the resistance of the wire or my body somehow)?

Welcome to the PF.

Does that company make different models? I'd try to find a different off-the shelf (and safety approved) model.that does what you want.
 
berkeman said:
Welcome to the PF.

Does that company make different models? I'd try to find a different off-the shelf (and safety approved) model.that does what you want.
Unfortunately no, it doesn't sell. Well, I knew that solution already anyway.