VHR-TT VERSUS HERAUS 20/160MAGIC SUN - Page 2

Ginger · 01-29-2002, 07:53 AM

Don,

What if I use the Hereaus 160 for the booth?

Yes, my 8 minute is a Tanses 44. I have the Hereaus 23/160VHR lamp & I don't see staying in it any longer than 8 minutes. Are you saying I need to make it a longer tan time?

Thanks for your help!
Ginger

solarmeter · 01-29-2002, 06:37 PM

Don,

It would sure be nice if the FDA makes its collective mind up 2-7/8 on what EAS & MED definition they want to change to (if any). Then a valid question like the above can be easily answered by sticking a hand-held MED/hr meter in a defined location at a pre-determined warm up time.

Even if they procrastinate, readings can be adjusted by your cal-factor to arrive at a valid conclusion, I assume.

Ginger · 01-29-2002, 08:14 PM

Don,

(1) Should I make my Tanses 44 with 23/160 VHR Hereaus lamps a longer tan time than 8 minutes? If so, how long should people tan in it?

(2) I was hoping to shorten the time in my Sundazzler, but if that's not a good idea which lamp would be the best?

I know you're busy, but I need to order right away & if I need to make my T-44 a longer tan time I want to do it before I get any busier.

Thanks!

Don Smith · 01-31-2002, 12:33 AM

Ginger:

(2) Using the Cosmedico VHR-TT's in your Sun Dazzler would require, IMHO, shortening the maximum time from 11 minutes to 10 minutes and 8 minutes will be more than enough for most people.

(1) We have not tested the Tanses sunbeds. However, I wonder if the 8 minute time is based upon (1) the te (time to 4.0 MED) time, or, (2) a desire for marketing reasons to have a shorter time. Salon owners who have the 52 lamp unit tell me that it takes 11-12 minutes to get a good tan and that would indicate (to me at least) that the 8 minute time is marketing driven.

The "bottom line" is that since the manufacturer (Tanses) "claims" a MTI (maximum timer interval) of 8 minutes, you are stuck with that time.

When in doubt - go with the sunlamp recommended by the sunbed manufacturer!

Hope this helps.

Don

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01-29-2002, 07:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ginger Join Date: Jan 27 2000 Posts: 589 Rep Power: 9	Don, What if I use the Hereaus 160 for the booth? Yes, my 8 minute is a Tanses 44. I have the Hereaus 23/160VHR lamp & I don't see staying in it any longer than 8 minutes. Are you saying I need to make it a longer tan time? Thanks for your help! Ginger

01-29-2002, 06:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
solarmeter Join Date: Nov 13 2001 Location: MI Posts: 515 Rep Power: 7	Don, It would sure be nice if the FDA makes its collective mind up 2-7/8 on what EAS & MED definition they want to change to (if any). Then a valid question like the above can be easily answered by sticking a hand-held MED/hr meter in a defined location at a pre-determined warm up time. Even if they procrastinate, readings can be adjusted by your cal-factor to arrive at a valid conclusion, I assume.

01-29-2002, 08:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ginger Join Date: Jan 27 2000 Posts: 589 Rep Power: 9	Don, (1) Should I make my Tanses 44 with 23/160 VHR Hereaus lamps a longer tan time than 8 minutes? If so, how long should people tan in it? (2) I was hoping to shorten the time in my Sundazzler, but if that's not a good idea which lamp would be the best? I know you're busy, but I need to order right away & if I need to make my T-44 a longer tan time I want to do it before I get any busier. Thanks!

01-31-2002, 12:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Don Smith Join Date: Feb 25 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,526 Rep Power: 10	Ginger: (2) Using the Cosmedico VHR-TT's in your Sun Dazzler would require, IMHO, shortening the maximum time from 11 minutes to 10 minutes and 8 minutes will be more than enough for most people. (1) We have not tested the Tanses sunbeds. However, I wonder if the 8 minute time is based upon (1) the te (time to 4.0 MED) time, or, (2) a desire for marketing reasons to have a shorter time. Salon owners who have the 52 lamp unit tell me that it takes 11-12 minutes to get a good tan and that would indicate (to me at least) that the 8 minute time is marketing driven. The "bottom line" is that since the manufacturer (Tanses) "claims" a MTI (maximum timer interval) of 8 minutes, you are stuck with that time. When in doubt - go with the sunlamp recommended by the sunbed manufacturer! Hope this helps. Don

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