Soltron Beds?? - tanTALK

paradisepalms · 03-28-2007, 07:25 PM

I've been doing searches on this forum so I don't post a topic that has already been posted. I am looking into some Soltron beds but have read some things about acrylics cracking. Does anyone know if this was really a wide spread problem and if it was have they fixed it??

parrot head · 03-29-2007, 08:57 AM

Wide spread indeed. I have been in contact with many nationwide whom have had this problem with Soltron acrylics. The company has replaced some of the bad acrylics, but as expected will drag it's feet. A good distributor is utmost important. I have Soltron equipment (9 beds), and all nine acrylics were replaced 10 months ago. They are in need of replacement again, but I don't expect I will get them replaced again under warrantee. I know of another salon owner in my state, that has exactly the same situation. He bought 13 soltron beds and soon after had to replace all 13 acrylics. He is now also waiting for a response from Soltron on when he could expect an answer on replacement again. As far as I know, Soltron has done nothing to fix the underlying reason why these acrylics always crack. The reason is that there is no support under the acrylic and you just have a big piece of plastic supporting the entire weight of a tanner. Of course, it is straining the plastic and causing spiderwebbing (cracked ice effect), internal to the acrylic. Other than the acrylic problem ( a big one), I am basiclly happy with the equipment. Would I buy them again? NOT!!

paradisepalms · 03-29-2007, 10:06 AM

Is it just their acrylic or any acrylic you place on the bed? Could you buy the acrylic somewhere else? Or is it the layout of the bed itself?

timeout888 · 03-29-2007, 11:18 AM

There acrylics are very difficult and expensive to replicate .

parrot head · 03-29-2007, 11:40 AM

I was told by my distributor that if I was to pay for all the acrylics on my 9 beds, that cost would be $11,000. The acrylic for my big vhr bed (the Wave) was near $2000 alone.

paradisepalms · 03-29-2007, 11:47 AM

woah! That's like buying a whole new bed! And every 10 months you say??? Bummer. Good thing I did my research. Too bad. They are cool looking buth geesh... you'd go under just fixing your acrylics.

Summers Tan · 03-29-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by parrot head

I was told by my distributor that if I was to pay for all the acrylics on my 9 beds, that cost would be $11,000. The acrylic for my big vhr bed (the Wave) was near $2000 alone.

Have you called around?I am sure you can find them for cheaper.

Summers Tan · 03-29-2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timeout888

There acrylics are very difficult and expensive to replicate .

Not to my understanding.

parrot head · 03-30-2007, 08:24 AM

I was told that Loop acrylics in Chicago might be able to make the acrylics for the Soltron beds. The problem here is that the acrylic comes attached to a pressure fitted metal frame used for attacting the acrylic to the bed. I would have to send the old acrylic w/frame to Loop and then my bed would be out of service for quite some time. I really can't afford to have that much down time. Soltron knew that they would be the exclusive outlet for these acrylics and the company is making a killing off these parts. If it sounds like I could be a little bitter, I am.

billable · 03-30-2007, 08:31 AM

If you have had to replace the acrylic before, did you not save the old one? If not, you may want to do that this time. Then you can send the metal to Loop next time.

03-28-2007, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
paradisepalms Join Date: Sep 1 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Soltron Beds?? I've been doing searches on this forum so I don't post a topic that has already been posted. I am looking into some Soltron beds but have read some things about acrylics cracking. Does anyone know if this was really a wide spread problem and if it was have they fixed it??

03-29-2007, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
parrot head Team TanTalk Join Date: Jul 13 2004 Location: Menomonie, Wi. Age: 82 Posts: 3,145 Rep Power: 22	Re: Soltron Beds?? Wide spread indeed. I have been in contact with many nationwide whom have had this problem with Soltron acrylics. The company has replaced some of the bad acrylics, but as expected will drag it's feet. A good distributor is utmost important. I have Soltron equipment (9 beds), and all nine acrylics were replaced 10 months ago. They are in need of replacement again, but I don't expect I will get them replaced again under warrantee. I know of another salon owner in my state, that has exactly the same situation. He bought 13 soltron beds and soon after had to replace all 13 acrylics. He is now also waiting for a response from Soltron on when he could expect an answer on replacement again. As far as I know, Soltron has done nothing to fix the underlying reason why these acrylics always crack. The reason is that there is no support under the acrylic and you just have a big piece of plastic supporting the entire weight of a tanner. Of course, it is straining the plastic and causing spiderwebbing (cracked ice effect), internal to the acrylic. Other than the acrylic problem ( a big one), I am basiclly happy with the equipment. Would I buy them again? NOT!!

03-29-2007, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
paradisepalms Join Date: Sep 1 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Re: Soltron Beds?? Is it just their acrylic or any acrylic you place on the bed? Could you buy the acrylic somewhere else? Or is it the layout of the bed itself?

03-29-2007, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
timeout888 Join Date: Jan 26 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 21	Re: Soltron Beds?? There acrylics are very difficult and expensive to replicate .

03-29-2007, 11:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
parrot head Team TanTalk Join Date: Jul 13 2004 Location: Menomonie, Wi. Age: 82 Posts: 3,145 Rep Power: 22	Re: Soltron Beds?? I was told by my distributor that if I was to pay for all the acrylics on my 9 beds, that cost would be $11,000. The acrylic for my big vhr bed (the Wave) was near $2000 alone. Last edited by parrot head; 03-29-2007 at 11:53 AM. Reason: spelling

03-29-2007, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
paradisepalms Join Date: Sep 1 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Re: Soltron Beds?? woah! That's like buying a whole new bed! And every 10 months you say??? Bummer. Good thing I did my research. Too bad. They are cool looking buth geesh... you'd go under just fixing your acrylics.

03-30-2007, 08:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
parrot head Team TanTalk Join Date: Jul 13 2004 Location: Menomonie, Wi. Age: 82 Posts: 3,145 Rep Power: 22	Re: Soltron Beds?? I was told that Loop acrylics in Chicago might be able to make the acrylics for the Soltron beds. The problem here is that the acrylic comes attached to a pressure fitted metal frame used for attacting the acrylic to the bed. I would have to send the old acrylic w/frame to Loop and then my bed would be out of service for quite some time. I really can't afford to have that much down time. Soltron knew that they would be the exclusive outlet for these acrylics and the company is making a killing off these parts. If it sounds like I could be a little bitter, I am. Last edited by parrot head; 03-30-2007 at 08:27 AM. Reason: add text

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