Star Power Bed 255R Wolff Model, not tanning as expected

balael · 04-06-2004, 08:04 PM

I have a Star Power Bed, speed 255R, wolff model, and it is not tanning as it should. The bulbs we have are spd 71 - t12 - 255R Bi-PIN if that helps anyone.
This bed honestly does not do a good job at all, i'm assuming it is the bulbs we have since the bulbs are only 300-400 hours old, yet even when they were only 200 hours old the bed still did not tan effectively for the 12 minute timer on the bed.
If someone could please recommend a medium cost, tan effective bulb that we could replace these with, that would be great since at the time the seller assured us these were good bulbs for this bed, they obviously aren't.
I'm looking through the posts on this forum as i speak, and just am not sure still as to what we should buy to get this bed to the efficiency it should be at.

PJ

jkonturas · 04-06-2004, 09:26 PM

COSMEDICO: Cosmolux ESP, Hi-Tan/ Wolf: Velocity..... Unless it is VHR compatible..... Then obviously you use VHR lamps!!

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Mind and Body craves light, but only because we live in Darkness......[ This Message was edited by: jkonturas on 2004-04-06 21:31 ]

balael · 04-06-2004, 10:28 PM

Thanks, how much a bulb would those be?
Also, did we get the wrong bulbs in the first place? or no?

pj

engfant · 04-07-2004, 08:51 AM

You can try light sources also. Cosmedico is the best choice.

tanu01 · 04-07-2004, 09:56 AM

Have you checked your voltage into the unit?

gestures · 04-08-2004, 12:18 AM

i was wondering did you buy your bed new?i am having trouble getting the company i purchased my bed from to full fill their warranty. i purchased it in FEBRUARY 2004 BRAND NEW. I HAVE THE CORRECT CURRANT & a buck booster. it doesn't tan well and the acrylic has all ready cracked.they keep coming up with things i could have done wrong. i have atken excellant care of the bed. ARE YOU HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM?[ This Message was edited by: gestures on 2004-04-08 21:11 ]

Jgibson · 04-08-2004, 03:35 PM

Quote:
On 2004-04-07 09:56, tanu01 wrote:
Have you checked your voltage into the unit?

What he said..
Tanning beds require a voltage of 215-230 to operate effectively.
most 220 circuits are either 208 or 247 out of the wall..and fluctuate throughout the day due to power usage.
Too low..the beds will light up but the beds won't tan.
Too high..The components will be overloaded and burn out..
how old is the acrylic?
is it dirty?are the lamps dirty?is the bed operating at too high of a temp?
ALL of these things will affect bed performance.
if the voltage is the culprit get a buckbooster...a much lower cost than any relamp..If you know all this I don't mean to insult your intelligence.

balael · 05-04-2004, 06:36 PM

Actually I know we had a problem with the bed at first, something with them installing some half *** handle on the bed off of a standup, and some other ridiculous problems, I was not here at the past time, but I heard we had a ton of problems on the bed, and it was new as far as i knew. I will find out though. I have been looking around, and it seems that the midday sun lamps are the best to go for reliability, and longevity? thanks again.

pj

West Side Tanner · 05-05-2004, 12:04 PM

We have the same bed with the same lamps. No problems. 750 hrs and NO black-ends.

JOHN @ URI · 05-06-2004, 11:51 AM

The problem is, is that the Speed 255R is only a 100W reflector lamp.

You will get much better results with the Midday Sun Reflector.

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04-06-2004, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
balael Join Date: Oct 8 2003 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	I have a Star Power Bed, speed 255R, wolff model, and it is not tanning as it should. The bulbs we have are spd 71 - t12 - 255R Bi-PIN if that helps anyone. This bed honestly does not do a good job at all, i'm assuming it is the bulbs we have since the bulbs are only 300-400 hours old, yet even when they were only 200 hours old the bed still did not tan effectively for the 12 minute timer on the bed. If someone could please recommend a medium cost, tan effective bulb that we could replace these with, that would be great since at the time the seller assured us these were good bulbs for this bed, they obviously aren't. I'm looking through the posts on this forum as i speak, and just am not sure still as to what we should buy to get this bed to the efficiency it should be at. PJ

04-06-2004, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
jkonturas Join Date: Aug 27 2003 Location: Rhode Island Age: 31 Posts: 964 Rep Power: 6	COSMEDICO: Cosmolux ESP, Hi-Tan/ Wolf: Velocity..... Unless it is VHR compatible..... Then obviously you use VHR lamps!! _________________ Mind and Body craves light, but only because we live in Darkness......[ This Message was edited by: jkonturas on 2004-04-06 21:31 ]

04-06-2004, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
balael Join Date: Oct 8 2003 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, how much a bulb would those be? Also, did we get the wrong bulbs in the first place? or no? pj

04-07-2004, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
engfant FREE ENGFANTUCATION Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 8,743 Rep Power: 12	You can try light sources also. Cosmedico is the best choice.

04-07-2004, 09:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
tanu01 "The Man" Join Date: Mar 4 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 3,977 Rep Power: 7	Have you checked your voltage into the unit?

04-08-2004, 12:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
gestures Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 7 2004 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	i was wondering did you buy your bed new?i am having trouble getting the company i purchased my bed from to full fill their warranty. i purchased it in FEBRUARY 2004 BRAND NEW. I HAVE THE CORRECT CURRANT & a buck booster. it doesn't tan well and the acrylic has all ready cracked.they keep coming up with things i could have done wrong. i have atken excellant care of the bed. ARE YOU HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM?[ This Message was edited by: gestures on 2004-04-08 21:11 ]

04-08-2004, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jgibson Join Date: Jun 20 2003 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Quote: On 2004-04-07 09:56, tanu01 wrote: Have you checked your voltage into the unit? What he said.. Tanning beds require a voltage of 215-230 to operate effectively. most 220 circuits are either 208 or 247 out of the wall..and fluctuate throughout the day due to power usage. Too low..the beds will light up but the beds won't tan. Too high..The components will be overloaded and burn out.. how old is the acrylic? is it dirty?are the lamps dirty?is the bed operating at too high of a temp? ALL of these things will affect bed performance. if the voltage is the culprit get a buckbooster...a much lower cost than any relamp..If you know all this I don't mean to insult your intelligence.

05-04-2004, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
balael Join Date: Oct 8 2003 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Actually I know we had a problem with the bed at first, something with them installing some half *** handle on the bed off of a standup, and some other ridiculous problems, I was not here at the past time, but I heard we had a ton of problems on the bed, and it was new as far as i knew. I will find out though. I have been looking around, and it seems that the midday sun lamps are the best to go for reliability, and longevity? thanks again. pj

05-05-2004, 12:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
West Side Tanner Join Date: Dec 27 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,548 Rep Power: 5	We have the same bed with the same lamps. No problems. 750 hrs and NO black-ends.

05-06-2004, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
JOHN @ URI I love Derf!! Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,288 Rep Power: 7	The problem is, is that the Speed 255R is only a 100W reflector lamp. You will get much better results with the Midday Sun Reflector.

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