reflector lamps vs. non reflector - tanTALK

galej · 04-21-2003, 08:26 PM

if you had a choice between 100w reflector lamps or 100w non reflector lamps which ones would you choose and why?
of course all other things being equal.
thanks,
greg

BooBop · 04-21-2003, 08:31 PM

All being equal,,, Reflectors

JULIO · 04-22-2003, 12:21 AM

Reflecors, because they will do the same if not more in a shorter session time. Beds with shorter session times are more profitable.

galej · 04-22-2003, 09:02 AM

will reflectors make the bed run hotter?

JOHN @ URI · 04-22-2003, 11:53 AM

It all depends on the bed type & the lamp type.

If your bed originally came equipped with a NON-reflector lamp & your bed has only 20, 24, 26 or 28 lamps in it, I would only use a non reflector lamp in that application.

Reason being: the reflector lamp needs to be packed closely in a bed to be affective, If the lamps are too far apart, like that of a 24 or 28 lamp bed, the customer will get stripes & an uneven tan.

IF your lamps are packed tightly in the bed, usually any bed with 32+ lamps, the results are going to be much better.

Almost 99% of Reflector lamps are not compatible to a Non-reflector lamp.

Your always better of using lamps that are compliant.

tanu01 · 04-23-2003, 07:54 AM

John just hit the nail on the head! To many salon owners only worry about having hotter lamps then
the salon up the road. That, you should have thought about when you purchased your beds.Even tho
at times it may be more money,Always stay compliant!

galej · 04-23-2003, 09:25 AM

i'm in ohio and we are regulated.
the lamps(reflectors) i will be replacing the original lamps(non reflectors) with are compliant and it is in writing from the company.
the beds i will be putting them into have 32 bulbs.
thanks
greg

Philips · 05-02-2003, 10:11 AM

You can get up to 30% more output with a reflector lamp, the overall heat produced will be the same but the reflector will also reflect heat. Depending on the efficency improvement from bed reflector to in-lamp reflector depends on how much of that you will feel.

solarmeter · 05-04-2003, 11:47 AM

"the lamps(reflectors) i will be replacing the original lamps(non reflectors) with are compliant and it is in writing from the company."

If they are 30% stronger they are NOT compatible, regardless of faked paperwork.

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04-21-2003, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
galej Join Date: Dec 27 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 239 Rep Power: 12	if you had a choice between 100w reflector lamps or 100w non reflector lamps which ones would you choose and why? of course all other things being equal. thanks, greg

04-21-2003, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 56 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 17	All being equal,,, Reflectors

04-22-2003, 12:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
JULIO Join Date: Apr 9 2003 Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Reflecors, because they will do the same if not more in a shorter session time. Beds with shorter session times are more profitable.

04-22-2003, 09:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
galej Join Date: Dec 27 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 239 Rep Power: 12	will reflectors make the bed run hotter?

04-22-2003, 11:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
JOHN @ URI Lamp Geek Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,752 Rep Power: 12	It all depends on the bed type & the lamp type. If your bed originally came equipped with a NON-reflector lamp & your bed has only 20, 24, 26 or 28 lamps in it, I would only use a non reflector lamp in that application. Reason being: the reflector lamp needs to be packed closely in a bed to be affective, If the lamps are too far apart, like that of a 24 or 28 lamp bed, the customer will get stripes & an uneven tan. IF your lamps are packed tightly in the bed, usually any bed with 32+ lamps, the results are going to be much better. Almost 99% of Reflector lamps are not compatible to a Non-reflector lamp. Your always better of using lamps that are compliant.

04-23-2003, 07:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
tanu01 "The Man" Join Date: Mar 4 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 3,614 Rep Power: 12	John just hit the nail on the head! To many salon owners only worry about having hotter lamps then the salon up the road. That, you should have thought about when you purchased your beds.Even tho at times it may be more money,Always stay compliant!

04-23-2003, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
galej Join Date: Dec 27 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 239 Rep Power: 12	i'm in ohio and we are regulated. the lamps(reflectors) i will be replacing the original lamps(non reflectors) with are compliant and it is in writing from the company. the beds i will be putting them into have 32 bulbs. thanks greg

05-02-2003, 10:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Philips Join Date: Aug 16 2002 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 41 Rep Power: 0	You can get up to 30% more output with a reflector lamp, the overall heat produced will be the same but the reflector will also reflect heat. Depending on the efficency improvement from bed reflector to in-lamp reflector depends on how much of that you will feel.

05-04-2003, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
solarmeter Join Date: Nov 13 2001 Location: MI Posts: 861 Rep Power: 12	"the lamps(reflectors) i will be replacing the original lamps(non reflectors) with are compliant and it is in writing from the company." If they are 30% stronger they are NOT compatible, regardless of faked paperwork.

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