replacing bulbs - tanTALK

wolf9471 · 01-24-2005, 12:14 PM

I have just been told by a Heartland rep that I should expect to replace the bulbs every 800-1000 hours @ $600-$700 per bed. Is this correct?

MATT A · 01-24-2005, 12:18 PM

Depends on the type of lamp. Lamps vary by watts and brand you are using. I change my big beds at 400-500. The smaller ones 600 max. I like to keep them fresh. But you could also meter your lamps. First meter at the second our on a fresh lamp. When this number drops to 30% less it's time to change lamps. Some lamps will hold longer than others too.

COCONUT · 01-24-2005, 12:21 PM

I change mine at 500.

wolf9471 · 01-24-2005, 12:26 PM

Is the cost that I was quoted seem in the ballpark?

COCONUT · 01-24-2005, 12:30 PM

depends on what lamps you are using.what kind of bed?

wolf9471 · 01-24-2005, 12:44 PM

ovation 134 as the base bed

COCONUT · 01-24-2005, 12:46 PM

not familiar with that bed.what lamp is in it?

wolf9471 · 01-24-2005, 12:48 PM

18 Wolff® Everglo 100W on top - 20 min
16 Wolff® Everglo 100W on bottom - 20 min

MATT A · 01-24-2005, 01:24 PM

18 100WATT
16 100WATT 600-700

If this is right. Tell them to keep their lamps. They are nutz... I pay 8-9 dollars for a Cosmedico Goldarium 100watt. I get a volume discount. But still that is way to high.

COCONUT · 01-24-2005, 01:41 PM

i just gave him a number to call...

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01-24-2005, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
wolf9471 Join Date: Jan 6 2005 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	I have just been told by a Heartland rep that I should expect to replace the bulbs every 800-1000 hours @ $600-$700 per bed. Is this correct?

01-24-2005, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
MATT A I'm Banned Join Date: Sep 6 2004 Posts: 13,921 Rep Power: 0	Depends on the type of lamp. Lamps vary by watts and brand you are using. I change my big beds at 400-500. The smaller ones 600 max. I like to keep them fresh. But you could also meter your lamps. First meter at the second our on a fresh lamp. When this number drops to 30% less it's time to change lamps. Some lamps will hold longer than others too.

01-24-2005, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,990 Rep Power: 32	I change mine at 500.

01-24-2005, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
wolf9471 Join Date: Jan 6 2005 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Is the cost that I was quoted seem in the ballpark?

01-24-2005, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,990 Rep Power: 32	depends on what lamps you are using.what kind of bed?

01-24-2005, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
wolf9471 Join Date: Jan 6 2005 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	ovation 134 as the base bed

01-24-2005, 12:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,990 Rep Power: 32	not familiar with that bed.what lamp is in it?

01-24-2005, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
wolf9471 Join Date: Jan 6 2005 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	18 Wolff® Everglo 100W on top - 20 min 16 Wolff® Everglo 100W on bottom - 20 min

01-24-2005, 01:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
MATT A I'm Banned Join Date: Sep 6 2004 Posts: 13,921 Rep Power: 0	18 100WATT 16 100WATT 600-700 If this is right. Tell them to keep their lamps. They are nutz... I pay 8-9 dollars for a Cosmedico Goldarium 100watt. I get a volume discount. But still that is way to high.

01-24-2005, 01:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,990 Rep Power: 32	i just gave him a number to call...

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