Bed Questions.... - tanTALK

TRayz · 08-01-2006, 08:35 AM

Hi all, I need some HELP! A salon that has gone out of buisness is selling their beds. They are: 2-Sunstar ZX32T Speed System 175 Velocity Plus
2-Sunvision Pro 28 LXT

We are kinda looking into them. Any feedback appreciated!

ED ST · 08-01-2006, 01:04 PM

Sunstars should be good, but the Sunvisions are cheap, don't hold up.

Brian Oshman · 08-01-2006, 01:11 PM

Scrap

tanu01 · 08-01-2006, 07:18 PM

Ya know Brian, 1 of these days their going to sue your butt, and I'll laugh for a year.

Brian Oshman · 08-01-2006, 10:00 PM

We are talking used beds here. Part of the cleanout. Dumpster food. Nothing derogatory or false has ever been said. Pay attention.

mr belvedere · 08-02-2006, 12:52 AM

They are easy to work on and the parts can be picked up from several suppliers. Oshman, it would probably cost too much money to sue everyone that bad-mouthed their equipment, so you're probably safe. As for tanning, it's all in the lamps anyway. If you are getting a good deal (and you would have to post the sale prices to determine that), then they might be worth buying. Hope this helps. Good luck. -Belvy

billable · 08-02-2006, 05:34 AM

Thank you Belvy! I have always said that tanning beds are just fancy lighting fixtures. The only things that really matter are quality of the frame, strength and clarity of the acrylic, the ballasts and the lamps. All the other crap is just something that you have to spend more to maintain. I know that is an oversimplification. You have to have good cooling fans, timer controls, etc. but some of these beds are getting a little bit ridiculous. How much should a tanning bed cost? At some point the wild paint and flashing lights and the bells and whistles just add more to the cost than the market can bear. (OK, I'll sit down and shut up now. Just had to get that off my chest. I feel better.)

asleektan · 08-09-2006, 02:06 AM

Amen billable

I like sunstar...knock on wood but I haven't had any major problems with them.

Sarge · 08-09-2006, 10:30 AM

One major issue you will have with the Sunstars or may have happend is the timer brain going out, and right now ETS doesn't have any and are back ordered for sometime. The use to be about 300.00 and from my understanding from some other salon owners is they are about 1100.00 now. So whatever equipment you purchase make sure you can get parts for them that don't cost more than what the bed is worth. These are good units for a regular bed or start up. There is no speed about them, they are just a standard 100 watt lamp with 100 watt choke ballast. Good luck in your decision.

beachbumz · 08-30-2006, 11:30 AM

That is correct. As of today replacement timer boards for the Sunstar ZX32 is $1100 from ETS. Five months ago they were at $450. Talk about supply and demand! I have two of these beds and other than the control boards flaking out they have run pretty well. I have had three boards go out in a little over a year only on the ZX32's.

Does anyone know of alternate parts suppliers for these other than ETS?

08-01-2006, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
TRayz Join Date: Jan 28 2004 Posts: 256 Rep Power: 21	Bed Questions.... Hi all, I need some HELP! A salon that has gone out of buisness is selling their beds. They are: 2-Sunstar ZX32T Speed System 175 Velocity Plus 2-Sunvision Pro 28 LXT We are kinda looking into them. Any feedback appreciated!

08-01-2006, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
ED ST Join Date: Jan 9 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 809 Rep Power: 21	Re: Bed Questions.... Sunstars should be good, but the Sunvisions are cheap, don't hold up.

08-01-2006, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 55 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Re: Bed Questions.... Scrap

08-01-2006, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
tanu01 "The Man" Join Date: Mar 4 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 4,015 Rep Power: 23	Re: Bed Questions.... Ya know Brian, 1 of these days their going to sue your butt, and I'll laugh for a year.

08-01-2006, 10:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 55 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Re: Bed Questions.... We are talking used beds here. Part of the cleanout. Dumpster food. Nothing derogatory or false has ever been said. Pay attention.

08-02-2006, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
mr belvedere Mr. b Join Date: May 10 2005 Age: 54 Posts: 7,247 Rep Power: 68	Re: Bed Questions.... They are easy to work on and the parts can be picked up from several suppliers. Oshman, it would probably cost too much money to sue everyone that bad-mouthed their equipment, so you're probably safe. As for tanning, it's all in the lamps anyway. If you are getting a good deal (and you would have to post the sale prices to determine that), then they might be worth buying. Hope this helps. Good luck. -Belvy __________________ "A dusty bible leads to a dirty life ..." -Synonymous

08-02-2006, 05:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
billable Join Date: Feb 1 2006 Location: Tennessee Age: 62 Posts: 2,077 Rep Power: 103	Re: Bed Questions.... Thank you Belvy! I have always said that tanning beds are just fancy lighting fixtures. The only things that really matter are quality of the frame, strength and clarity of the acrylic, the ballasts and the lamps. All the other crap is just something that you have to spend more to maintain. I know that is an oversimplification. You have to have good cooling fans, timer controls, etc. but some of these beds are getting a little bit ridiculous. How much should a tanning bed cost? At some point the wild paint and flashing lights and the bells and whistles just add more to the cost than the market can bear. (OK, I'll sit down and shut up now. Just had to get that off my chest. I feel better.) __________________ Waiting list candidates 96,910 as of July 8 2007 at 4:23pm www.caregivertalk.org online caregiver support group

08-09-2006, 02:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
asleektan Join Date: Jul 14 2006 Location: PHOENIX, ARIZONA Posts: 110 Rep Power: 18	Re: Bed Questions.... Amen billable I like sunstar...knock on wood but I haven't had any major problems with them.

08-09-2006, 10:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sarge Join Date: Feb 22 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 59 Posts: 1,389 Rep Power: 25	Re: Bed Questions.... One major issue you will have with the Sunstars or may have happend is the timer brain going out, and right now ETS doesn't have any and are back ordered for sometime. The use to be about 300.00 and from my understanding from some other salon owners is they are about 1100.00 now. So whatever equipment you purchase make sure you can get parts for them that don't cost more than what the bed is worth. These are good units for a regular bed or start up. There is no speed about them, they are just a standard 100 watt lamp with 100 watt choke ballast. Good luck in your decision.

08-30-2006, 11:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
beachbumz Join Date: May 7 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151 Rep Power: 19	Re: Bed Questions.... That is correct. As of today replacement timer boards for the Sunstar ZX32 is $1100 from ETS. Five months ago they were at $450. Talk about supply and demand! I have two of these beds and other than the control boards flaking out they have run pretty well. I have had three boards go out in a little over a year only on the ZX32's. Does anyone know of alternate parts suppliers for these other than ETS? __________________ www.BeachBumzTanning.com www.Beach-Bumz.com FaceBook mySpace

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