Would you choose sunless or high pressure? - tanTALK

parrot head · 03-18-2005, 08:33 AM

I want to add another unit in my salon. Where would my money be better spent? I'm torn between spending it on a sunless booth or a high pressure unit. There is currently neither of the two in my area, but a couple of beauty salons offer hand spraying.

BooBop · 03-18-2005, 08:37 AM

If you have the power, I would go with HP first. Try finding a nice kept used machine. This way if it doesn't take off in your area, you are not out so much money and can at least offer session prices that your area will support.

engfant · 03-18-2005, 08:39 AM

Unless there is a HUGE need for sunless I would STAY AWAY. The HP tanner is gunna hold it's value so much better (figureing you keep them at 100%). What's your setup look like? That N Joy looks real cool but you maybe looking at a certain model.

dcjjp2 · 03-18-2005, 08:43 AM

I think I am heading for an 'Njoy. It is the only HP I can fit into the room and I only have 60 amps left to use anyway.

parrot head · 03-18-2005, 08:56 AM

Power is not a problem. I have 600 amp 3 phase. I currently have 4 base beds, 4 middle level (40 lamp facial) 1 vhr and 1 super sonic suncapsule. I like the idea of buying a nice used hp because I don't know if my area can support hp. But, if I can buy it right, I can make it work with the right price point.

tropicgirl · 03-18-2005, 08:58 AM

High pressure units use 3 phase, which are pretty expensive. A whole new box has to be put in for the 3 phase. I dont have high pressure yet, and that is why. Anyway, that is what I have been told about them. An electrician told me it could cost several thousand dollars.

Ezliving_Jim · 03-18-2005, 09:02 AM

What is an 'Njoy?

engfant · 03-18-2005, 09:05 AM

nJoy is a single phase 50amp. Jim ITT or URI carries them. The new beginner HP machine around $16K I think.

BooBop · 03-18-2005, 09:05 AM

Sportarado small foot print, low wattage HP unit.

dcjjp2 · 03-18-2005, 09:14 AM

The unit can be ordered as single phase, or your electrician can "bridge" the unit into single phase.

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03-18-2005, 08:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
parrot head Team TanTalk Join Date: Jul 13 2004 Location: Menomonie, Wi. Age: 82 Posts: 3,145 Rep Power: 22	I want to add another unit in my salon. Where would my money be better spent? I'm torn between spending it on a sunless booth or a high pressure unit. There is currently neither of the two in my area, but a couple of beauty salons offer hand spraying.

03-18-2005, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	If you have the power, I would go with HP first. Try finding a nice kept used machine. This way if it doesn't take off in your area, you are not out so much money and can at least offer session prices that your area will support.

03-18-2005, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
engfant Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 29	Unless there is a HUGE need for sunless I would STAY AWAY. The HP tanner is gunna hold it's value so much better (figureing you keep them at 100%). What's your setup look like? That N Joy looks real cool but you maybe looking at a certain model.

03-18-2005, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
dcjjp2 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 12 2004 Location: Va Posts: 3,228 Rep Power: 28	I think I am heading for an 'Njoy. It is the only HP I can fit into the room and I only have 60 amps left to use anyway.

03-18-2005, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
parrot head Team TanTalk Join Date: Jul 13 2004 Location: Menomonie, Wi. Age: 82 Posts: 3,145 Rep Power: 22	Power is not a problem. I have 600 amp 3 phase. I currently have 4 base beds, 4 middle level (40 lamp facial) 1 vhr and 1 super sonic suncapsule. I like the idea of buying a nice used hp because I don't know if my area can support hp. But, if I can buy it right, I can make it work with the right price point.

03-18-2005, 08:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
tropicgirl I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 13 2003 Location: middle america Posts: 409 Rep Power: 23	High pressure units use 3 phase, which are pretty expensive. A whole new box has to be put in for the 3 phase. I dont have high pressure yet, and that is why. Anyway, that is what I have been told about them. An electrician told me it could cost several thousand dollars.

03-18-2005, 09:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ezliving_Jim I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 12 2002 Location: Undisclosed Secure Location Posts: 2,636 Rep Power: 26	What is an 'Njoy?

03-18-2005, 09:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
engfant Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 29	nJoy is a single phase 50amp. Jim ITT or URI carries them. The new beginner HP machine around $16K I think.

03-18-2005, 09:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Sportarado small foot print, low wattage HP unit.

03-18-2005, 09:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
dcjjp2 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 12 2004 Location: Va Posts: 3,228 Rep Power: 28	The unit can be ordered as single phase, or your electrician can "bridge" the unit into single phase.

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