Phillips VHR lamps - tanTALK

sunEdaz · 12-14-2002, 12:19 AM

I'm holding my breath waiting for a reply to this question- Has anyone used philips VHR lamps and are they any good? I'm trying to decide if I should change the brand of lamps I'm using in my bed or stick with the lamp I've been using.

Brian Oshman · 12-14-2002, 12:48 AM

Philips has allways made a great lamp if you like to be tan and not red and can follow recommended schedules.

[ This Message was edited by: Brian Oshman on 2002-12-14 00:51 ]

Tina Oz · 12-14-2002, 08:44 AM

Isn't "VHR" trademarked by Cosmedico? .....

bsmart · 12-14-2002, 10:23 PM

Yes I believe VHR is a Cosmedico trademark, but Phillips has an equivalent lamp. It's supposed to run about 20% cooler than the typical reflector lamp. I'm seriously considering using them in the future.

sunEdaz · 12-15-2002, 12:16 AM

Ok- VHR may be a Cosmedica trademark. I have a high output 160 watt bed with reflector lamps. Does that further clarify what I am looking for? Is the Philips really supposed to run that much cooler than say the signature lightsource lamps?

lampman · 12-15-2002, 09:08 PM

The philips lamp does run cooler,but not 20%.Their new swift 160 watt-R XPT lamp has a new design filament and higher output.It does have compatability to the VHR and signature series.It also seems to work better the hotter the bed is.

bsmart · 12-16-2002, 01:19 PM

Lampman, would you please clarify the "hotter bed" statement. Do you mean one that has less cooling fans in it??

lampman · 12-16-2002, 03:16 PM

Yes,The bed that has less cooling.The lamp seems to have higher output when the bed runs hot.

BooBop · 12-16-2002, 05:25 PM

Interesting... lampman, is this the lamp that Phillips refered to on another thread? He mentioned getting my opinion on a new lamp coming out.

bsmart · 12-17-2002, 12:43 PM

Now that's a VERY interesting phenomenon. Typically lamps LOSE output when in a hotter environment. There must be some inverse thermolecular properties in these new Philips lamps. It would be worth a call to learn more about this new XPT lamp. Surely the higher heat operating conditions, will shorten the lamps usable life.

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12-14-2002, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
sunEdaz Join Date: Nov 22 2002 Location: OK Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I'm holding my breath waiting for a reply to this question- Has anyone used philips VHR lamps and are they any good? I'm trying to decide if I should change the brand of lamps I'm using in my bed or stick with the lamp I've been using.

12-14-2002, 12:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 55 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Philips has allways made a great lamp if you like to be tan and not red and can follow recommended schedules. [ This Message was edited by: Brian Oshman on 2002-12-14 00:51 ]

12-14-2002, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tina Oz Join Date: Mar 10 2002 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Isn't "VHR" trademarked by Cosmedico? .....

12-14-2002, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
bsmart Join Date: May 2 2002 Location: 2621 W Main Suite 9 Posts: 616 Rep Power: 22	Yes I believe VHR is a Cosmedico trademark, but Phillips has an equivalent lamp. It's supposed to run about 20% cooler than the typical reflector lamp. I'm seriously considering using them in the future.

12-15-2002, 12:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
sunEdaz Join Date: Nov 22 2002 Location: OK Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Ok- VHR may be a Cosmedica trademark. I have a high output 160 watt bed with reflector lamps. Does that further clarify what I am looking for? Is the Philips really supposed to run that much cooler than say the signature lightsource lamps?

12-15-2002, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
lampman Join Date: May 27 2001 Posts: 204 Rep Power: 23	The philips lamp does run cooler,but not 20%.Their new swift 160 watt-R XPT lamp has a new design filament and higher output.It does have compatability to the VHR and signature series.It also seems to work better the hotter the bed is.

12-16-2002, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
bsmart Join Date: May 2 2002 Location: 2621 W Main Suite 9 Posts: 616 Rep Power: 22	Lampman, would you please clarify the "hotter bed" statement. Do you mean one that has less cooling fans in it??

12-16-2002, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
lampman Join Date: May 27 2001 Posts: 204 Rep Power: 23	Yes,The bed that has less cooling.The lamp seems to have higher output when the bed runs hot.

12-16-2002, 05:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Interesting... lampman, is this the lamp that Phillips refered to on another thread? He mentioned getting my opinion on a new lamp coming out.

12-17-2002, 12:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
bsmart Join Date: May 2 2002 Location: 2621 W Main Suite 9 Posts: 616 Rep Power: 22	Now that's a VERY interesting phenomenon. Typically lamps LOSE output when in a hotter environment. There must be some inverse thermolecular properties in these new Philips lamps. It would be worth a call to learn more about this new XPT lamp. Surely the higher heat operating conditions, will shorten the lamps usable life.

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