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Fred · 04-07-2001, 03:15 AM

Chipp,you've answered your own question, and very well I must say.To put it simply. Along with the variance of output of UVA & UVB rays (which is why the F.D.A. does not allow you to put whatever lamp you want into a particular bed), the only other differences in lamps (aside from price) is the range of the UVA & UVB spectrum that they cover, the tint color used to make them look pretty, and the type & quality (and longevity) of the chemicals used.But it still comes down to 4 MED max from any particular bed type.As far as beds are concerned, you could do it with a flat board supported on 2 saw horses, with the ballasts straped underneath. But that's not very pretty and you wouldn't have many customers tanning on it. Now you get some big, overwhelming, space age looking bed (that can't do a better job because of the limits placed by the F.D.A.) and you have people lining up to use it.I think most of the bed thing is psychological (if its big, fancy, and costs more - it must be better, and I can't wait to give you my money to use it).My own opinion is that tanning beds are severely overpriced, and their selling price has nothing to do with the cost of manufacture (but then, it is a limited market).Adam Cooper,Didn't know what 4 MED was!!! Do you own, run, or work at a tanning salon?If you answered yes to any of the above, SHAME ON YOU. You need a really good tanning training course.The 4 MED, and a lot of other rules are determined by the F.D.A., whose rules tanning salons, and bed & lamp manufacturers come under. Since you didn't know what 4 MED was, you probably don't know that either. F.D.A. stands for Food and Drug Administraion.If you have anything to do with the operation of a tanning salon I would suggest you take an immediate leave of absence and RUN to the nearest tanning training course.Fred[This message has been edited by Fred (edited 04-07-2001).]

04-07-2001, 03:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fred Join Date: Jan 3 2001 Posts: 76 Rep Power: 0	Chipp,you've answered your own question, and very well I must say.To put it simply. Along with the variance of output of UVA & UVB rays (which is why the F.D.A. does not allow you to put whatever lamp you want into a particular bed), the only other differences in lamps (aside from price) is the range of the UVA & UVB spectrum that they cover, the tint color used to make them look pretty, and the type & quality (and longevity) of the chemicals used.But it still comes down to 4 MED max from any particular bed type.As far as beds are concerned, you could do it with a flat board supported on 2 saw horses, with the ballasts straped underneath. But that's not very pretty and you wouldn't have many customers tanning on it. Now you get some big, overwhelming, space age looking bed (that can't do a better job because of the limits placed by the F.D.A.) and you have people lining up to use it.I think most of the bed thing is psychological (if its big, fancy, and costs more - it must be better, and I can't wait to give you my money to use it).My own opinion is that tanning beds are severely overpriced, and their selling price has nothing to do with the cost of manufacture (but then, it is a limited market).Adam Cooper,Didn't know what 4 MED was!!! Do you own, run, or work at a tanning salon?If you answered yes to any of the above, SHAME ON YOU. You need a really good tanning training course.The 4 MED, and a lot of other rules are determined by the F.D.A., whose rules tanning salons, and bed & lamp manufacturers come under. Since you didn't know what 4 MED was, you probably don't know that either. F.D.A. stands for Food and Drug Administraion.If you have anything to do with the operation of a tanning salon I would suggest you take an immediate leave of absence and RUN to the nearest tanning training course.Fred[This message has been edited by Fred (edited 04-07-2001).]