best voltage to run lamps

corvette · 09-11-2002, 06:49 AM

Don
Since you do alot of testing have you figured out the best voltage to run your lamps,is there a corelation between higher voltage and higher lamp output and lower voltage and lower lamp output versus getting the most hours out of the lamps .What voltage do you run and what voltage do the manufactures of the lamps test there lamps at.Thanks for your respnse.

Don Smith · 09-11-2002, 09:59 PM

'53 Corvette:

Good question.

Yes, there is a correlation between voltage and sunlamp output. As you increase the voltage, the "output" increases.

Our studies show that an increase of approximately 5 volts will shorten the Te (time to 4.0 MED) time by one minute.

Most sunbed manufacturers specify approximately 230 (+/- 6) volts with the exception of Dr. Mueller who suggests that their new Giant Sun be operated at approximately 250 volts.

Keep in mind that "overdriving" sunlamps comes with a price (there is no "free lunch") and that "price" is the reduction of the "life" of the sunlamp.

Also keep in mind that the power coming into your salon will vary from time to time. In Tucson for instance, the power company is "allowed" a variance of plus or minus 8 volts.

Don

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corvette · 09-12-2002, 07:14 AM

Don
Technically speaking GM did not make a corvette in 52 for the buying public it was available for sale in 53,the new generation vettes are top notch and have finally come to be a respected automobile.Thanks for all your help in keeping this industry sane.

Don Smith · 09-12-2002, 08:07 AM

'53 Corvette:

I stand corrected.

Who says that this industry is sane? LOL

Don

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Don Smith Join Date: Feb 25 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,619 Rep Power: 10	'53 Corvette: Good question. Yes, there is a correlation between voltage and sunlamp output. As you increase the voltage, the "output" increases. Our studies show that an increase of approximately 5 volts will shorten the Te (time to 4.0 MED) time by one minute. Most sunbed manufacturers specify approximately 230 (+/- 6) volts with the exception of Dr. Mueller who suggests that their new Giant Sun be operated at approximately 250 volts. Keep in mind that "overdriving" sunlamps comes with a price (there is no "free lunch") and that "price" is the reduction of the "life" of the sunlamp. Also keep in mind that the power coming into your salon will vary from time to time. In Tucson for instance, the power company is "allowed" a variance of plus or minus 8 volts. Don _________________ [ This Message was edited by: Don Smith on 2002-09-12 07:06 ]

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corvette Join Date: Feb 28 2001 Location: tennessee Posts: 216 Rep Power: 8	Don Technically speaking GM did not make a corvette in 52 for the buying public it was available for sale in 53,the new generation vettes are top notch and have finally come to be a respected automobile.Thanks for all your help in keeping this industry sane.

09-12-2002, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Don Smith Join Date: Feb 25 2000 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,619 Rep Power: 10	'53 Corvette: I stand corrected. Who says that this industry is sane? LOL Don

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