what tanning bed should i buy? - tanTALK

christinac · 02-13-2011, 02:08 PM

i found this site when trying to do research on what bed i should buy for my home. im new to this an know only the basics on the beds. im looking for a bed that will bronze an a laying down one. i dont need something thats really high end just something that isnt a waste of money. do any of you suggest what bed/brand i should purchase? an is there a good site to buy from. if you need more info just let me know. http://www.wolfftanningbed.com/ thats the only site i have found.

parrot head · 02-13-2011, 03:45 PM

Forget about buying one for home. Just visit a locally owned tanning salon and get expert advice on how to tan responsible. That home unit will give you nothing, and will be a dust collector real soon. Also, are you prepared to hire an electrican to install a minimum 220 volt line to power the bed?

Black Sun · 02-14-2011, 04:53 AM

Lets do the math..about $1500 to purchase, $350 avg for any electrical upgrades, lamp replacements every year @ $300-$400, added charge each month to home electric bill $20 avg.. any maintenance/repair work if needed avg electrician fee $35 per hr/parts needed ???

Those are inexpensive (cheap) beds, and without doubt will need some kind of work after a year..ballast replacement etc..can be expensive, parts hard to get..most use 80-100w lamps, under 22 lamps total....not a good tan
Beds designed for home use are generally not as result driven..low output, low-ballast to lamp ratio..you will find disappointing results..

or avg monthly fee to local tanning: $29.99

No brainer....

parrot head · 02-14-2011, 07:36 AM

^^^^Telling it like it is.

christinac · 02-14-2011, 09:29 PM

i know how much they are. an yes im ready to install the 220 in my home. (my husband is in avation.) just wondering what brands are good.

Black Sun · 02-14-2011, 10:01 PM

First off, Wolff does not or has ever made a bed. The name is licensed and has no real validity to the quality of those beds.

Personally, if I was you, I'd be looking at investing in a commercial bed for home use.
You will be disappointed with anything less.

Trust me.

02-13-2011, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
parrot head Team TanTalk Join Date: Jul 13 2004 Location: Menomonie, Wi. Age: 82 Posts: 3,145 Rep Power: 22	Re: what tanning bed should i buy? Forget about buying one for home. Just visit a locally owned tanning salon and get expert advice on how to tan responsible. That home unit will give you nothing, and will be a dust collector real soon. Also, are you prepared to hire an electrican to install a minimum 220 volt line to power the bed? Last edited by parrot head; 02-13-2011 at 03:48 PM. Reason: add

02-14-2011, 04:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Black Sun Join Date: Nov 19 2010 Location: GA Posts: 933 Rep Power: 14	Re: what tanning bed should i buy? Lets do the math..about $1500 to purchase, $350 avg for any electrical upgrades, lamp replacements every year @ $300-$400, added charge each month to home electric bill $20 avg.. any maintenance/repair work if needed avg electrician fee $35 per hr/parts needed ??? Those are inexpensive (cheap) beds, and without doubt will need some kind of work after a year..ballast replacement etc..can be expensive, parts hard to get..most use 80-100w lamps, under 22 lamps total....not a good tan Beds designed for home use are generally not as result driven..low output, low-ballast to lamp ratio..you will find disappointing results.. or avg monthly fee to local tanning: $29.99 No brainer....

02-14-2011, 07:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
parrot head Team TanTalk Join Date: Jul 13 2004 Location: Menomonie, Wi. Age: 82 Posts: 3,145 Rep Power: 22	Re: what tanning bed should i buy? ^^^^Telling it like it is.

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christinac Join Date: Feb 13 2011 Location: maryland Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: what tanning bed should i buy? i know how much they are. an yes im ready to install the 220 in my home. (my husband is in avation.) just wondering what brands are good.

02-14-2011, 10:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Black Sun Join Date: Nov 19 2010 Location: GA Posts: 933 Rep Power: 14	Re: what tanning bed should i buy? First off, Wolff does not or has ever made a bed. The name is licensed and has no real validity to the quality of those beds. Personally, if I was you, I'd be looking at investing in a commercial bed for home use. You will be disappointed with anything less. Trust me.

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