nicatnite

I have a Sunbrozer tanning bed. Right now, I have F71T12/BL/BP/65 Midday sun bulbs. I am ready to purchase new bulbs. I have heard I cant buy just any bulb because of the wattage. That it would burn up my ballast. I want a strong bulb but dont want to damage my bed. Can any one with a little bit more knowledge help me choose a good bulb? Thanks for your help.

missmojorising

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Brian Oshman

You can install any F-71 100 watt lamp in there. Pick one based on how much UVB you want and the max time you want to go.

engfant

sad thing is that bed probably has better choises in lamps than most of Ergolines stuff.

Sarge

lamps aren't going to burn out your ballast. All depends on what you are looking for in a tan and what bed you have, how man lamps etc. What is a Sunbrozer?

nicatnite

A sunbronzer is the name on the side of the tanning bed. I want to strongest bulb I can get. I am very limited on time and want to get in and out. Any suggestions on the strongest, best color in a 100 watt bulb? and where to get them from? Thanks for all of your help. Nicole

missmojorising

why not try supporting your local, professional tanning salon -- preferably, one that has a High Pressure bed if you are looking for quick tan times with maximum results.

PS: LAMPS go in tanning beds -- Bulbs produce tulips.

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ED ST

It depends on what the original bulb was, but you can probably upgrade to a Light Sources Beach Sun.

lalagirl

If you want more information, contact me at work and I can explain the differences in a large variety of lamps and I can also help you get what you are looking for . They won't blow up your ballast or your bed. How's that??? Kris (978) 249 6474

mae4tut

The best 100 Watt lamp in terms of strength vary depending on what you need. You can go with cosmedicos 100 W VLR TT lamp (@$14/lamp). It has a higher UVB output. It would be great for more immediate color, but does cause more reddening, so if you're operating a 15 minute bed, it might be too hott. You'll find people that normally go in for 15 minutes are only going in for 10-12 minutes because of the intense UVB output.

You could also try the cosmedico 100 V VLR 9k90 lamp ($16/lamp). The benefit is that it is a four phosphur blend so the lamp life is up to 1,000 hours instead of 600. However, for an entry level bed, do you want to offer a lamp with such a high UVA output (more bronzing power). Better off saving that for your higher levels.

All this is based on a 15 minute bed.