Sun Capsule 180W with 160W lamps?

monsieur · 08-21-2006, 06:31 PM

Hi

Can anyone shed some light on this confusing concept please? I am being told that Sun Capsules have 180W ballasts but are using 160W lamps....won't that ruin the lamp real quick?

Can a 180W ballast really make a 160W lamp perform better AND still go the distance??

Neon Beach · 08-21-2006, 06:36 PM

Yes, it will shorten lamp life.

*tanz2nv* · 08-21-2006, 07:12 PM

I always believed that they were the same. I compared both size and weight wise, and I think they are the same. This also goes for the 200 watt ballast that they private label from cosmedico.

CAYENNE2005 · 08-21-2006, 07:55 PM

Definitely not high pressure lamps.

Neon Beach · 08-21-2006, 08:03 PM

RU sure? I know a gym that has them!

international · 08-21-2006, 08:42 PM

so what lamps should you put in the 180w ballast

Neon Beach · 08-21-2006, 09:09 PM

I think there is still some controversy over the existance of 180 watt lamps.

SandiGirl · 08-21-2006, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanz2nv

I always believed that they were the same. I compared both size and weight wise, and I think they are the same. This also goes for the 200 watt ballast that they private label from cosmedico.

Huh?

Neon Beach · 08-21-2006, 09:13 PM

TanWorldOrder · 08-22-2006, 08:58 AM

there are 180watt ballasts. Not 180watt lamps. Over driving the lamps will push them harder and with a 9K90 type lamp you will rock some ***. The same reason a sports car tire costs 3 times as much as a regular donut but last 1/4 the life, it's about performance.

You should be getting top dollar for this tanning booth.

08-21-2006, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
monsieur Join Date: Aug 10 2005 Age: 31 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Sun Capsule 180W with 160W lamps? Hi Can anyone shed some light on this confusing concept please? I am being told that Sun Capsules have 180W ballasts but are using 160W lamps....won't that ruin the lamp real quick? Can a 180W ballast really make a 160W lamp perform better AND still go the distance??

08-21-2006, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule 180W with 160W lamps? Yes, it will shorten lamp life.

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tanz2nv I'm a Trouble Maker Join Date: Aug 10 2005 Location: Greater NY area Posts: 146 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule 180W with 160W lamps? I always believed that they were the same. I compared both size and weight wise, and I think they are the same. This also goes for the 200 watt ballast that they private label from cosmedico.

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Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule 180W with 160W lamps? RU sure? I know a gym that has them!

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Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule 180W with 160W lamps? I think there is still some controversy over the existance of 180 watt lamps. Last edited by Neon Beach; 08-22-2006 at 11:18 AM.

08-21-2006, 09:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule 180W with 160W lamps? Yes.

08-22-2006, 08:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
TanWorldOrder Join Date: May 23 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 758 Rep Power: 4	Re: Sun Capsule 180W with 160W lamps? there are 180watt ballasts. Not 180watt lamps. Over driving the lamps will push them harder and with a 9K90 type lamp you will rock some ***. The same reason a sports car tire costs 3 times as much as a regular donut but last 1/4 the life, it's about performance. You should be getting top dollar for this tanning booth.

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