StandUp Tanning- Acrylics or Not? - tanTALK

JOHN @ URI · 05-16-2003, 08:21 AM

I like the looks of the Stand Ups that have acrylics. The look much nicer & cleaner.But many of these units have heat issues which can kill off the lamps early. I have seen some units warp or even melt acrylics.
With acrylics you will also have to replace them after about 2 years, due to solarization. The cleaning of these after each session has got to blow.

On the other hand the metal grates look like old-school, but they are less hassle.

Any other pros & cons?

Sarge · 05-16-2003, 04:21 PM

John, The metal grates in the suncapsules are not bad at all (new suncapsules). There is only 4 screws on each panel that you need to loosen just a couple of turns and it comes right out. Advantage to me is easier to take care of, to change lamps and you really don't loose any uv transmission that you do with an acrylic. Just a thought. Jeff

JOHN @ URI · 05-19-2003, 12:56 PM

The grates are much easier to change lamps, just wish they looked nicer!

Radiation · 08-11-2003, 03:34 PM

to those with grates...don't you love cleaning out the body hair that gets burned onto the lamps? I mean all body hair. Acrylics make the most sense to me. The Bermuda Triangle has an exhaust fan that takes the heat away form the lamps and the client is only 7 degrees warmer than the salon temp.

sunlove · 08-11-2003, 06:46 PM

I have 2 Hex booth for the past 5+ years with grates - no excess "body hair" or any other fuzzies. Go with the grates - no worries on santization and no replacement costs like acylics. I have never had one complaint only positive feedbacks

engfant · 08-11-2003, 08:10 PM

What about people touching the bulbs? Is this not a concern? I was told to wear gloves when working with the bulbs as any oil from the skin will shorten the life of the bulb.

JOHN @ URI · 08-12-2003, 08:37 AM

engfant,

That is true with HP lamps, however that won't be a problem with LP lamps!

The quartz glass is very sensitive, if you touch the glass, the oil from your skin will leave a "HOT" spot on the lamp. Mercury will attract to it & cause a premature failure.

If you do touch it, or even after installing it, it is good to wipe them down with a alcohol wipe to remove any oils!

Father Tan · 08-12-2003, 02:18 PM

Definetly go with the grids. It is a much easier unit to keep clean. It has more total uv output then with an acrylic approx 6%. Never have to change aqcrylics. Runs just as cool for the customer also. I would never buy a standup unit with acrylics.

Scott

bsmart · 08-14-2003, 12:29 PM

Yep, grids are the way to go. NO maintenance to speak of, no blocking of UV rays, more cooling for the lamps. SUNCAPSULE is the one.

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05-16-2003, 08:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
JOHN @ URI Lamp Geek Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,913 Rep Power: 23	I like the looks of the Stand Ups that have acrylics. The look much nicer & cleaner.But many of these units have heat issues which can kill off the lamps early. I have seen some units warp or even melt acrylics. With acrylics you will also have to replace them after about 2 years, due to solarization. The cleaning of these after each session has got to blow. On the other hand the metal grates look like old-school, but they are less hassle. Any other pros & cons?

05-16-2003, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sarge Join Date: Feb 22 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 59 Posts: 1,389 Rep Power: 25	John, The metal grates in the suncapsules are not bad at all (new suncapsules). There is only 4 screws on each panel that you need to loosen just a couple of turns and it comes right out. Advantage to me is easier to take care of, to change lamps and you really don't loose any uv transmission that you do with an acrylic. Just a thought. Jeff

05-19-2003, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
JOHN @ URI Lamp Geek Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,913 Rep Power: 23	The grates are much easier to change lamps, just wish they looked nicer!

08-11-2003, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Radiation Join Date: Aug 9 2003 Posts: 92 Rep Power: 0	to those with grates...don't you love cleaning out the body hair that gets burned onto the lamps? I mean all body hair. Acrylics make the most sense to me. The Bermuda Triangle has an exhaust fan that takes the heat away form the lamps and the client is only 7 degrees warmer than the salon temp.

08-11-2003, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
sunlove Join Date: Dec 12 2000 Posts: 55 Rep Power: 0	I have 2 Hex booth for the past 5+ years with grates - no excess "body hair" or any other fuzzies. Go with the grates - no worries on santization and no replacement costs like acylics. I have never had one complaint only positive feedbacks

08-11-2003, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
engfant Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 29	What about people touching the bulbs? Is this not a concern? I was told to wear gloves when working with the bulbs as any oil from the skin will shorten the life of the bulb.

08-12-2003, 08:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
JOHN @ URI Lamp Geek Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,913 Rep Power: 23	engfant, That is true with HP lamps, however that won't be a problem with LP lamps! The quartz glass is very sensitive, if you touch the glass, the oil from your skin will leave a "HOT" spot on the lamp. Mercury will attract to it & cause a premature failure. If you do touch it, or even after installing it, it is good to wipe them down with a alcohol wipe to remove any oils!

08-12-2003, 02:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Father Tan Join Date: Aug 1 2003 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	Definetly go with the grids. It is a much easier unit to keep clean. It has more total uv output then with an acrylic approx 6%. Never have to change aqcrylics. Runs just as cool for the customer also. I would never buy a standup unit with acrylics. Scott

08-14-2003, 12:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
bsmart Join Date: May 2 2002 Location: 2621 W Main Suite 9 Posts: 616 Rep Power: 22	Yep, grids are the way to go. NO maintenance to speak of, no blocking of UV rays, more cooling for the lamps. SUNCAPSULE is the one.

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