Changing of Bulbs - tanTALK

PastyWoman · 02-12-2003, 05:01 PM

This may be a conversation that's already occurred, but I haven't found it yet, so...

I'm currently working on drafting some initial estimates for a rough business plan and am trying to be sure to factor as many costs as I can and even overestimate a little.

One thing that I've not found much information on is how often bulbs have to be changed in commercial beds. I can find pricing without a problem, but is there an average of how long to go before changing? I'm planning a salon starting out with 3-4 beds (in a small town, so that should be safe...and I've already got one!!) So I'm just trying to see a rough estimate of what to factor in there for bulbs - any info on the subject would be appreciated!

Thanks!

BooBop · 02-13-2003, 09:43 AM

You should change out the lamps when they loose about 25-30% of their output. I think that is the right percent. But if you do not use a 5.0 meter change about every 500 or so hours. Most lamps claim 800 hours but I like to keep mine fresher than that. Heck I have probably trashed lamps that are better than some of the salons are using.

nailsbykelley · 02-13-2003, 10:22 AM

Mitzi,

How often do you change your acrylic?

Kelley

BooBop · 02-13-2003, 10:33 AM

In the past I have only changed when it cracked or broke. But after being on the boards, I have learn that it may be better to do so more often. I am conducting my own little test right now with a couple of beds that have new acrylics to see if they need changing next lamp change or two. Have you done a search on this subject? I think I remember some good info. I will see if I can find it.

TikiTan · 02-14-2003, 09:21 AM

PastyWoman: ? You already have a salon? How often are you chaning the lamps there? How many tanners, how many hours per week/month? Use your existing salon as a guide for the new one..

fungirlz · 02-14-2003, 11:06 PM

PM SAM James here on Tantalk...
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02-12-2003, 05:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
PastyWoman Join Date: Feb 4 2003 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	This may be a conversation that's already occurred, but I haven't found it yet, so... I'm currently working on drafting some initial estimates for a rough business plan and am trying to be sure to factor as many costs as I can and even overestimate a little. One thing that I've not found much information on is how often bulbs have to be changed in commercial beds. I can find pricing without a problem, but is there an average of how long to go before changing? I'm planning a salon starting out with 3-4 beds (in a small town, so that should be safe...and I've already got one!!) So I'm just trying to see a rough estimate of what to factor in there for bulbs - any info on the subject would be appreciated! Thanks!

02-13-2003, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 53 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 14	You should change out the lamps when they loose about 25-30% of their output. I think that is the right percent. But if you do not use a 5.0 meter change about every 500 or so hours. Most lamps claim 800 hours but I like to keep mine fresher than that. Heck I have probably trashed lamps that are better than some of the salons are using.

02-13-2003, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
nailsbykelley Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Jan 15 2003 Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Mitzi, How often do you change your acrylic? Kelley

02-13-2003, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 53 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 14	In the past I have only changed when it cracked or broke. But after being on the boards, I have learn that it may be better to do so more often. I am conducting my own little test right now with a couple of beds that have new acrylics to see if they need changing next lamp change or two. Have you done a search on this subject? I think I remember some good info. I will see if I can find it.

02-14-2003, 09:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
TikiTan Join Date: Jul 27 2002 Posts: 630 Rep Power: 9	PastyWoman: ? You already have a salon? How often are you chaning the lamps there? How many tanners, how many hours per week/month? Use your existing salon as a guide for the new one..

02-14-2003, 11:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,339 Rep Power: 10	PM SAM James here on Tantalk... he can help you... call him right direct and he will talk you through everything..... pm him he will help you...... C

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