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Old 07-13-2006, 09:03 PM   #31 (permalink)
 
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Acylics and Acrylic life have always been a questionable subject. I've always been told if your acrylic doesn't break, you should change them about every 2500-3000 hours. I think it depends on the equipment that you have. 100 Watt units vrs. 160 watt units etc. I think the best thing to do, is when you get a new bed, do a lamp read with the acrylic's on and then with them off. Then after 1500 hours or so, see what the difference is each time you relamp. Most acrylics won't even last that long with out breaking or just looking real bad. We have always (once a month) polished the acrylic with a product called Novus 1 which is a very good polishing product. Novus 2 and 3 are also available and this is for deeper scratches etc. And with breakage, sometimes it doesn't depend on the size of the person getting in the bed, its the equipment design alone. I know a few bed types that go through acrylic's constantly. I know of one model that there is more of those acrylics sold then any other acrylic's combined. So design is a big factor in the bed and also the quality of the acrylic. Frosted acrylics will automatically diminish uv transmission more than a clear acrylic. My thoughts on the frosted acrylics are for beds that have the lamps spaced apart too far the frosted acrylic helps spread the uv light more even to the tanner. I would make sure that you purchase a good quality acrylic (polycast) and make sure you keep it as clean as possible and don't use abrasive cleaner on them. Novus 1 is a very good product. Sometimes rubber strips work well on the alluminum/steel support strips also to save on breakage and scratches. It can't be too wide though because you will end up stripping your tanners. Just my thoughts.

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Old 07-13-2006, 09:43 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Every six months!! Holy crap that would get expensive....I can't imagine going 4000 hours on one bed in 6 months (is that even possible?) I'm no good at math, someone else do it.
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I could not afford to change them every six months, I have had to replace my tower door three times already. I no sooner put that bad boy in and some dinghead cracks it. Then someone else sees the little crack so they feel compelled to make a bigger crack in the door. Next thing ya know I haw a whole in the door. How embarassing for us.
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6 months X 30 days = 180 days x 10 hours per day =1800 hours.

6 months x 30 days x 20 hours per day = 3600 hours
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Invest in some novus acrylic products and clean and polish rather than replace.
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My acrylics are in ok shape but im thinking they could be changed. I have owned the salon for over a year and have changed a couple of them. Others look better when taken out and polished, scrubbed and cleaned but i still think they should all be switched out. How often do u all change your acrylics completely. Any tips on keeping them clearer throughout the year. thanks in advance
Rule of thumb dictates you change them every second lamp change, but that comes from the makers. soooooooooooo..............
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Most definitely I confront them. After I notice it, I pull up their name and make a memo to pop up next time they sign in. I talk to them about it and remind them that on the release form they SIGNED and agreed they would only use salon appoved lotion, that I am not going to void their package THIS time, but next time...I WILL. Usually does the trick. I may be a ***** but these UWE beds are not cheap and they love them. I have my clients now where they know how we are and when they walk in, they put their eyewear and lotion on the counter for us to see!
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Neon, really every other lamp change ? Hmmm...i know that's the case for starters but acrylics? I still think there's so many variables that 3,000+ hours and check the difference in meter readings with and with out acrylics on. Substantial difference + lots of hours.....change 'em.
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