forevertan1

I am thinking about introducing UV tanning into my salon, which is solely a custom airbrushing salon (which has done great) I unfortunately do not know much about UV beds and would kindly appreciate any help and advice you could offer. I'm not a dummy and going blind sided into this, that is why I am starting here for advice. I am also going to take my time and extensively research before I make any hasty decisions.
SO:
What is the differences between standards, high performance, high pressure etc. What do I need to know about the lamps, the watts, bulbs, electricity, etc. I would like to offer 1 stand up, and 1 lay down; which makes and models are preferable and why?
Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Robert K

Where are you located?

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Robert Klem
Superior UV Technologies
(888) 526-7712 x77
robertk@superioruv.com

Black Sun

Before any beds are considered, what size space do you have/is current AC/electrical capable of taking this on/any funds set aside for expansion/will landlord permit buildout necessary for added equipment/how many rooms are you planning/software will be needed/T-max / insurance addition etc....

Plan this as if you were opening a new salon (which in essence you are), and not just 'adding some beds to my spray business"

You may be in for a surprise how this can add up in $$$$

forevertan1

I am full aware of the cost. I appreciate you bringing all of the necessary considerations, I have already taken care of all I need to know etc. I always see people putting down others asking about starting a biz or a salon and people who have salons and have been on this site for some time put those people down and talk down on them and laugh. I think it's rude and discouraging. While some do have great points, i feel it is better to help someone versus putting someone down. We all started somewhere, didnt we? *Don't get me wrong I am not saying you are doing*that now. I just don't agree with others doing it to people who are just starting out looking for help and information. I do appreciate what you said Black Sun about starting as a new business, great point! Being that everything is taken care of insurance, build outs, permit, electrical, AC, space, etc I have found some great help directly from ProSun, any thoughts or advice about the company?*

Black Sun

Pro Sun is okay...been around awhile, but if I was spending that kind of money I'd look elsewhere.

To their credit one of the few to still be around.

My preference would be #1 UWE, #2 KBL, #3 Sportarredo, #4 Ergo-Soltron, #5UltraSun
#6 ProSun This is my opinion, and not industry rated

You may also want to look into Heartland- TanAmerica(www.heartlandtan.com)

May be less $$ for you, and would serve your needs/demographics etc just right. Good beds and would, IMO, consider them over ProSun.
Plus Heartland has a good pool of re-furbished beds which you should consider as well. Less $$ and would serve your needs well.

If you are considering one laydown/1 standup I would consider at least 34-36 lamp bed with 120 lamps, a 50+ 200w lamper standup

Black Sun

I meant to add, you may wish to check out Klafsun beds
( http://www.klafsun.com/ ). They are not as popular in name, but are excellent beds. What they lack in 'wow' factor they make up in performance and reliability. Check out their Executive bed

A lot less money than ProSun/UWE/Ergo etc. They use to be sold under the Sontegra brand.

I seriously doubt you will find anyone on the boards, or any where else, have any negative remarks about them.

forevertan1

Thank you. That advice will be very useful. I ask about Prosun because I'm also looking into a red light therapy bed, skin rejuvenation beds. I have found that they are the leaders in RLT, although again, I could be wrong.. :)

kel01602

Black sun...the sontegra beds are now kalfsun?

Im looking into a sontegra baby x any thoughts on that bed?

Black Sun

Yes, Sontegra/Klafsun are the same...Nothing at the manufacturing has changed...same GREAT beds.

http://www.klafsun.com/babyx.html

The Baby X was a very popular Sontegra bed..I imagine it remains under Klafsun.

You may be surprise the quaility for the price.

kel01602

Awsome thank you so much. Im buying 2. baby x's and a sundome 548 for $6,000 total. Thanks for the info