Sonnenbraune

tangirl · 09-26-2001, 09:44 PM

I wanted to get everyone's opinion on Sonnenbraune. I won't name any names, but I've received a couple of e-mails asking me about this equipment. Other people have bashed this equipment in the past. Although I understand that some of these comments are really geared towards distributors and not the actual equipment.I personally have the sonnenbraune klassic 732/3 and a pryzma 1048/4. I love this equipment. It is fairly easy to maintain. And, at least for me, it's a workhorse. Does anyone else have sonnenbraune? If so, what has been your experiences with it?

Ginger · 09-27-2001, 10:59 AM

Tangirl,I have Sonnenbraune 732/3 & 732 (w/o facials) & my clients love them. I've only been opened for 15 months so I don't know long term, but they are very nice beds & easy to get to parts & getting the acrylic off.

2shoes · 10-12-2001, 08:56 PM

The place that I used to tan had sonnenbraune beds, they tanned well and are comfortable. Now there is a new owner who has put cheap lamps in and ruined the beds reputation in this town. Which is why we decided to open a salon. But we had to go with different equipment. So that we wouldn't be classified in the category.

Bronze Star · 10-12-2001, 10:18 PM

I have heard disturbing things about Sonnenbraune recently. Not sure if it's true and don't have any proof other than hearsay. But what I heard was while their reputation for putting out wonderful long lasting equipment didn't allow them for any follow up or maintenance work, thus costing them. So they started in recent years cutting corners therefore making it necessary for more replacement parts, maintenance and limited life of the equipment. Lifespan went from 15 years to five.

Again, only what I've heard... have no real proof.

tangirl · 10-12-2001, 11:22 PM

Considering my equipment is two years old, I'm really hoping that that's not true. I will say that my local distributor has a wonderful repairman. He's helped us greatly.

cabanagirl · 11-14-2001, 12:20 AM

We have 6 Sonenbraune beds and are extremely happy with them. The only thing we have had a problem with is the plastic molding caps at the ends of the beds, apparently they we made with plastic that wasn't UV stable! But they are replacing them for FREE!

tangirl · 11-14-2001, 08:22 AM

Cabanagirl - We had the same problem. Go to Home Depot. Get a can of MEK and a spray bottle. Take the end caps off. Take them outside. Put the MEK in the spray bottle and spray it on the end cap. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then use a towel to scrub. Takes a little elbow grease and lots of ventilation. Works very well.

SUNBDZ · 04-30-2004, 02:31 AM

got 3 sonnenbraune salons 12 more to go there the best dv,s

police lt · 06-09-2004, 07:56 AM

i have 5 sonnenbraune beds and think they give you the best tan you can get. the new beds 735/3 is unbelievable. the cometion can't compare to us.

studio 102 · 06-10-2004, 05:46 AM

The Diva Line by kbl is one of the better euro manufacturers.
Sonnenbraune is introducing a new bed at Vegas..could it be another Diva?

see them all here: www.kbl.de

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sonnenbraune help?	tanningtrainer	Equipment	5	01-28-2008 11:12 AM
SONNENBRAUNE Klassic 32's (2001 Models)	rayway	Equipment	1	12-13-2007 11:35 AM
Sonnenbraune?	Tan15	Open Forum	17	07-11-2007 10:58 AM
2000 Sonnenbraune Pryzma 1048	hoptan	For Sale	13	10-09-2006 08:17 PM

09-26-2001, 09:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 2,184 Rep Power: 8	I wanted to get everyone's opinion on Sonnenbraune. I won't name any names, but I've received a couple of e-mails asking me about this equipment. Other people have bashed this equipment in the past. Although I understand that some of these comments are really geared towards distributors and not the actual equipment.I personally have the sonnenbraune klassic 732/3 and a pryzma 1048/4. I love this equipment. It is fairly easy to maintain. And, at least for me, it's a workhorse. Does anyone else have sonnenbraune? If so, what has been your experiences with it?

09-27-2001, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ginger Join Date: Jan 27 2000 Posts: 589 Rep Power: 9	Tangirl,I have Sonnenbraune 732/3 & 732 (w/o facials) & my clients love them. I've only been opened for 15 months so I don't know long term, but they are very nice beds & easy to get to parts & getting the acrylic off.

10-12-2001, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
2shoes Join Date: Aug 10 2001 Posts: 71 Rep Power: 0	The place that I used to tan had sonnenbraune beds, they tanned well and are comfortable. Now there is a new owner who has put cheap lamps in and ruined the beds reputation in this town. Which is why we decided to open a salon. But we had to go with different equipment. So that we wouldn't be classified in the category.

10-12-2001, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bronze Star Join Date: Apr 11 2001 Posts: 2,732 Rep Power: 8	I have heard disturbing things about Sonnenbraune recently. Not sure if it's true and don't have any proof other than hearsay. But what I heard was while their reputation for putting out wonderful long lasting equipment didn't allow them for any follow up or maintenance work, thus costing them. So they started in recent years cutting corners therefore making it necessary for more replacement parts, maintenance and limited life of the equipment. Lifespan went from 15 years to five. Again, only what I've heard... have no real proof.

10-12-2001, 11:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 2,184 Rep Power: 8	Considering my equipment is two years old, I'm really hoping that that's not true. I will say that my local distributor has a wonderful repairman. He's helped us greatly.

11-14-2001, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
cabanagirl Join Date: Oct 13 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	We have 6 Sonenbraune beds and are extremely happy with them. The only thing we have had a problem with is the plastic molding caps at the ends of the beds, apparently they we made with plastic that wasn't UV stable! But they are replacing them for FREE!

11-14-2001, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
tangirl Join Date: Jul 6 2001 Posts: 2,184 Rep Power: 8	Cabanagirl - We had the same problem. Go to Home Depot. Get a can of MEK and a spray bottle. Take the end caps off. Take them outside. Put the MEK in the spray bottle and spray it on the end cap. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and then use a towel to scrub. Takes a little elbow grease and lots of ventilation. Works very well.

04-30-2004, 02:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
SUNBDZ Join Date: Apr 26 2004 Location: Dartmouth Age: 36 Posts: 116 Rep Power: 5	got 3 sonnenbraune salons 12 more to go there the best dv,s

06-09-2004, 07:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
police lt Join Date: Jun 23 2003 Location: edison and woodbridge, nj Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	i have 5 sonnenbraune beds and think they give you the best tan you can get. the new beds 735/3 is unbelievable. the cometion can't compare to us.

06-10-2004, 05:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
studio 102 Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 1 2004 Posts: 457 Rep Power: 0	The Diva Line by kbl is one of the better euro manufacturers. Sonnenbraune is introducing a new bed at Vegas..could it be another Diva? see them all here: www.kbl.de

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)