HOW do I learn all the differences between the beds each company has???? - tanTALK

tucson · 03-07-2005, 07:53 AM

Like Cosmedico, wolffe etc. They all have so many how do i tell the ratio of UVA & UVB contained in each bulb? And how do you know what is their strongest or best bulb?? Thanks

ED ST · 03-07-2005, 08:51 AM

Read the web sites.

clubsolaire · 03-10-2005, 04:25 PM

Well, the first thing to do is decide what you're looking for. What kind of results are you looking for? (Building a base tan, bronzing an existing tan, maintaining a base, etc...)

You can contact the companies directly, and they'll point you in the right direction based upon the results you're looking for. You're right- it's confusing and overwhelming with all the different types and manufacturers. So, bottom line- know what you're looking for BEFORE you start looking. Otherwise you can get easily distracted from your goal. (You think used car salesmen are slippery?? Wait till you get out on the market for beds and bulbs!!)

When looking at a tanning bed, keep in mind that you're purchasing a FIXTURE for the bulbs. The highest quality tanning bed means squat when you're not happy with the bulbs in it. So, look at total bulbs, type of bulb, total wattage, and layout. Also, look at quality of manufacture. If you're putting it in Salon use, be sure it's going to hold up to that kind of abuse.

TheSolTan · 03-10-2005, 04:30 PM

Just call John @ URI.... He knows his lamps!!!

tucson · 03-30-2005, 08:53 PM

Thanks i am looking for a very powereful tanning bulb. I don't care how many hours it gets. I am the only one to be using it and I don't use it much. Which is the best 100w bulb for the most color in the least amt of time (not looking for tons of uvb though)
I have searched so many websites they have no prices but mainly do not say what are their best bulbs. I just want to buy the best and I can't find what it is!! Any help, i'd appreciate it thanks!

Sarge · 03-31-2005, 03:31 PM

First of all, what type of bed do you have? How many lamps? You can't expect a miracle from a 16,20 or 24 lamp home unit. Second what are you looking for as far a results? You can PM me and I can help you with UVA/UVB percentages on most lamps. Jeff

MATT A · 03-31-2005, 11:15 PM

Call ED at URI he post on here.

lioness · 04-04-2005, 02:54 AM

If you are tanning at home on a say, 24 bulb bed, why can't you get a great tan if you have great bulbs? I am not doubting you, I am just trying to figure out what kind of bed to buy for my home, plus what bulb, & it is becoming overwhelming. I might be too much of a perfectionist for my own good sometimes, because it is driving me crazy trying to decide on a bed & bulb and I wanted & needed one right away! I am losing way too much hair over this! LOL! If anyone feels like helping me, please do so.

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03-07-2005, 07:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
tucson Join Date: Mar 7 2005 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Like Cosmedico, wolffe etc. They all have so many how do i tell the ratio of UVA & UVB contained in each bulb? And how do you know what is their strongest or best bulb?? Thanks

03-07-2005, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
ED ST Join Date: Jan 9 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 809 Rep Power: 21	Read the web sites.

03-10-2005, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
clubsolaire Join Date: Feb 12 2005 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	Well, the first thing to do is decide what you're looking for. What kind of results are you looking for? (Building a base tan, bronzing an existing tan, maintaining a base, etc...) You can contact the companies directly, and they'll point you in the right direction based upon the results you're looking for. You're right- it's confusing and overwhelming with all the different types and manufacturers. So, bottom line- know what you're looking for BEFORE you start looking. Otherwise you can get easily distracted from your goal. (You think used car salesmen are slippery?? Wait till you get out on the market for beds and bulbs!!) When looking at a tanning bed, keep in mind that you're purchasing a FIXTURE for the bulbs. The highest quality tanning bed means squat when you're not happy with the bulbs in it. So, look at total bulbs, type of bulb, total wattage, and layout. Also, look at quality of manufacture. If you're putting it in Salon use, be sure it's going to hold up to that kind of abuse.

03-10-2005, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheSolTan Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Mar 5 2005 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	Just call John @ URI.... He knows his lamps!!!

03-30-2005, 08:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
tucson Join Date: Mar 7 2005 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Thanks i am looking for a very powereful tanning bulb. I don't care how many hours it gets. I am the only one to be using it and I don't use it much. Which is the best 100w bulb for the most color in the least amt of time (not looking for tons of uvb though) I have searched so many websites they have no prices but mainly do not say what are their best bulbs. I just want to buy the best and I can't find what it is!! Any help, i'd appreciate it thanks!

03-31-2005, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sarge Join Date: Feb 22 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 59 Posts: 1,389 Rep Power: 25	First of all, what type of bed do you have? How many lamps? You can't expect a miracle from a 16,20 or 24 lamp home unit. Second what are you looking for as far a results? You can PM me and I can help you with UVA/UVB percentages on most lamps. Jeff

03-31-2005, 11:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
MATT A I'm Banned Join Date: Sep 6 2004 Posts: 13,921 Rep Power: 0	Call ED at URI he post on here.

04-04-2005, 02:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
lioness Join Date: Apr 3 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	If you are tanning at home on a say, 24 bulb bed, why can't you get a great tan if you have great bulbs? I am not doubting you, I am just trying to figure out what kind of bed to buy for my home, plus what bulb, & it is becoming overwhelming. I might be too much of a perfectionist for my own good sometimes, because it is driving me crazy trying to decide on a bed & bulb and I wanted & needed one right away! I am losing way too much hair over this! LOL! If anyone feels like helping me, please do so. _________________ [ This Message was edited by: lioness on 2005-04-04 02:55 ]

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