Help in Changing out lamps - tanTALK

TCaine2045 · 11-21-2002, 12:52 PM

I am a one year old tanning salon and need to change my lamps. I went with Interelectric and just did not feel like I got what I paid for. I have 8 beds(2)16 minute turbo and (5)20 minute beds, and (1) 10 minute sun capsule. I want a deep dark tanning result. Do not care much about the red effect. I have been looking at light source. (Midday Sun, Signature Series, and dual sun for facials in my 20 minute beds. Please help with advise (Interelectric, Light Source, or any other suggestions)

galej · 11-21-2002, 08:38 PM

i have been using the beach sun bulbs in my 20 min beds with good results and they last about 800 hrs. i pay about ten bucks a bulb.
however i used the signature series bulb and the last time i did they stopped performing at 450 hrs. now i,m using the vhr-tt bulbs and the cusomers are raving about them. they,re hotter and they have more uvb then the sig series. also i installed electronic starters. i'll let you know in about ten years if they are what the advertising claims.
good luck
greg

lampman · 11-22-2002, 08:38 AM

For the 100 watt applications try the philips advantage,not as much red just a good brown.

TCaine2045 · 11-22-2002, 06:01 PM

Thank you so much for your response. Can you give me any advise about Black Sun vs Phillip? 160 and 100 wt.

sunEdaz · 11-22-2002, 07:43 PM

I used Interelectric lamps for years and they do give quite a red effect. If that is not what you are looking for, I have started using Bermuda Gold lamps. I also use Lightsource Signature series lamps in my VHR unit. Both of these lamps give a nice brown color and a lot less heat than Interelectric do.

bsmart · 11-23-2002, 10:16 PM

TCaine2045, theres a lamp comparison of just the 2 your asked about going on over in the Lamps thread. You might want to go check it out.

Teresa · 11-23-2002, 10:19 PM

Have had good luck with Midday Sun, Beach Sun & Bermuda Gold. Unfortunately, I did not care for the Signature Series either.

Tan Larue · 11-24-2002, 10:48 AM

TCaine

Email John @ URi jhayes@uriworld.com and he can tell you exactly the right lamps to use in your beds!

P.S. You haven't changed lamps in a year, geez!

Teresa · 11-24-2002, 08:03 PM

Wish I could get away with changing lamps just once a year!!!!
Are you waiting so long because that is how long it took to need new ones or are they WAY OVERDUE???????

wannabbronze · 11-25-2002, 06:46 AM

Does it really matter what lamp you use? If they are compatable then aren't they really just the same?

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11-21-2002, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
TCaine2045 Join Date: Nov 21 2002 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I am a one year old tanning salon and need to change my lamps. I went with Interelectric and just did not feel like I got what I paid for. I have 8 beds(2)16 minute turbo and (5)20 minute beds, and (1) 10 minute sun capsule. I want a deep dark tanning result. Do not care much about the red effect. I have been looking at light source. (Midday Sun, Signature Series, and dual sun for facials in my 20 minute beds. Please help with advise (Interelectric, Light Source, or any other suggestions)

11-21-2002, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
galej Join Date: Dec 27 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 239 Rep Power: 23	i have been using the beach sun bulbs in my 20 min beds with good results and they last about 800 hrs. i pay about ten bucks a bulb. however i used the signature series bulb and the last time i did they stopped performing at 450 hrs. now i,m using the vhr-tt bulbs and the cusomers are raving about them. they,re hotter and they have more uvb then the sig series. also i installed electronic starters. i'll let you know in about ten years if they are what the advertising claims. good luck greg

11-22-2002, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
lampman Join Date: May 27 2001 Posts: 204 Rep Power: 23	For the 100 watt applications try the philips advantage,not as much red just a good brown.

11-22-2002, 06:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
TCaine2045 Join Date: Nov 21 2002 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thank you so much for your response. Can you give me any advise about Black Sun vs Phillip? 160 and 100 wt.

11-22-2002, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
sunEdaz Join Date: Nov 22 2002 Location: OK Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I used Interelectric lamps for years and they do give quite a red effect. If that is not what you are looking for, I have started using Bermuda Gold lamps. I also use Lightsource Signature series lamps in my VHR unit. Both of these lamps give a nice brown color and a lot less heat than Interelectric do.

11-23-2002, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
bsmart Join Date: May 2 2002 Location: 2621 W Main Suite 9 Posts: 616 Rep Power: 22	TCaine2045, theres a lamp comparison of just the 2 your asked about going on over in the Lamps thread. You might want to go check it out.

11-23-2002, 10:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 60 Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 25	Have had good luck with Midday Sun, Beach Sun & Bermuda Gold. Unfortunately, I did not care for the Signature Series either.

11-24-2002, 10:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tan Larue Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Location: ca Posts: 105 Rep Power: 23	TCaine Email John @ URi jhayes@uriworld.com and he can tell you exactly the right lamps to use in your beds! P.S. You haven't changed lamps in a year, geez!

11-24-2002, 08:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 60 Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 25	Wish I could get away with changing lamps just once a year!!!! Are you waiting so long because that is how long it took to need new ones or are they WAY OVERDUE???????

11-25-2002, 06:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
wannabbronze Join Date: Nov 4 2001 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Does it really matter what lamp you use? If they are compatable then aren't they really just the same?

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