Need help with purchesing - tanTALK

Olismama · 12-17-2009, 05:51 PM

Ok I am looking at buying a used Hex ii online from craigslist for $500 and It needs new bulbs I called the company and they said it needs Smart ii 73in lamps I cant find a website to look at prices...please help also I live in a town house is the hex ii able to be pluged into a normal elec dryer outlet? if not how hard is it to hard wire it without going agianst the rules of a townhouse rental

Brian Oshman · 12-17-2009, 06:03 PM

Dryer outlet is 30 amps, Hex needs 50 amps. You can plug it into the range outlet or you will need to run another wire. Two hots, a neutral and a ground. #6 wire and a 2 pole 50 or 60 amp breaker.

Other lamps are also available that are better. Give me a call for those. vvvvvvvv

Brian Oshman · 12-17-2009, 06:03 PM

Dryer outlet is 30 amps, Hex needs 50 amps. You can plug it into the range outlet or you will need to run another wire. Two hots, a neutral and a ground. #6 wire and a 2 pole 50 or 60 amp breaker.

Other lamps are also available that are better. Give me a call for those. vvvvvvvv

Olismama · 12-17-2009, 08:46 PM

Is there anything eles I should know? is this hexx good for home use is there anything i should ask when buying it used? is $500 a fair price even if i have to replace all the lamps? how offten do you have to buy new lamps? how much will it cost to maintain? is there a better hex thats costs the same or less used maybe an oldie but a goodie? as $500 is alot for me to spend I want to make sure I am makeing the right choice and I have only been tanning 2 times in my life so alot of imput would be great Thanks Liz

Also thanks Brian If I buy this one I will try to contact you to go over my options

Brian Oshman · 12-17-2009, 09:20 PM

$500 bucks is going rate for used up Boat Anchors®. New commercial beds are 10-40K.

It will work fine for home use. THey pretty much work forever.

CrystalSS · 12-17-2009, 09:38 PM

Sounds like you need to do a bit of homework if $500.00 is a lot for you then make sure you are not biting off more than you can chew. You might be looking at close to $800.00 to $1000.00 with the new lamps and hiring an electrician. With your usage level they will last for quite a long time.

Get a tanning membership somewhere instead. You can tan for a few years on that dollar amount you are about to spend.

Best wishes!!!

caribbean tan man · 12-17-2009, 10:01 PM

what she said /\

Olismama · 12-18-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystalSS

Sounds like you need to do a bit of homework if $500.00 is a lot for you then make sure you are not biting off more than you can chew. You might be looking at close to $800.00 to $1000.00 with the new lamps and hiring an electrician. With your usage level they will last for quite a long time.

Get a tanning membership somewhere instead. You can tan for a few years on that dollar amount you are about to spend.

Best wishes!!!

Thank you for your imput I am here to do my homework...$500 isent alot for me as far as a big purchse goes I mean it is worth it and all its just alot to spend if it isent worth it...I dont want a tanning membership...I really dont want to go and be naked in a bed or hex that 1000s others have been (im a slight germaphob) and i have a 4month old...it would be eaisyer to tan at home...but your right i do need to do my homework thats why im here any thing you can help me learn to make the right choice would be much appriciated:)

gringo1 · 12-19-2009, 01:53 AM

If your really set on a bed. you'd be better off with a sunvision elite from ets. It only requires 30 amp and you can find them on craigslist for 500-600 bucks. easy to work on and cheaper bulb replacement

Olismama · 12-19-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo1

If your really set on a bed. you'd be better off with a sunvision elite from ets. It only requires 30 amp and you can find them on craigslist for 500-600 bucks. easy to work on and cheaper bulb replacement

is that a stand up one as i kinda prefer them?

12-17-2009, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Olismama Join Date: Dec 17 2009 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Need help with purchesing Ok I am looking at buying a used Hex ii online from craigslist for $500 and It needs new bulbs I called the company and they said it needs Smart ii 73in lamps I cant find a website to look at prices...please help also I live in a town house is the hex ii able to be pluged into a normal elec dryer outlet? if not how hard is it to hard wire it without going agianst the rules of a townhouse rental

12-17-2009, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 55 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Re: Need help with purchesing Dryer outlet is 30 amps, Hex needs 50 amps. You can plug it into the range outlet or you will need to run another wire. Two hots, a neutral and a ground. #6 wire and a 2 pole 50 or 60 amp breaker. Other lamps are also available that are better. Give me a call for those. vvvvvvvv

12-17-2009, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 55 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Re: Need help with purchesing Dryer outlet is 30 amps, Hex needs 50 amps. You can plug it into the range outlet or you will need to run another wire. Two hots, a neutral and a ground. #6 wire and a 2 pole 50 or 60 amp breaker. Other lamps are also available that are better. Give me a call for those. vvvvvvvv

12-17-2009, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Olismama Join Date: Dec 17 2009 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: Need help with purchesing Is there anything eles I should know? is this hexx good for home use is there anything i should ask when buying it used? is $500 a fair price even if i have to replace all the lamps? how offten do you have to buy new lamps? how much will it cost to maintain? is there a better hex thats costs the same or less used maybe an oldie but a goodie? as $500 is alot for me to spend I want to make sure I am makeing the right choice and I have only been tanning 2 times in my life so alot of imput would be great Thanks Liz Also thanks Brian If I buy this one I will try to contact you to go over my options

12-17-2009, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 55 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Re: Need help with purchesing $500 bucks is going rate for used up Boat Anchors®. New commercial beds are 10-40K. It will work fine for home use. THey pretty much work forever.

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CrystalSS Join Date: Apr 23 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,042 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 16	Re: Need help with purchesing Sounds like you need to do a bit of homework if $500.00 is a lot for you then make sure you are not biting off more than you can chew. You might be looking at close to $800.00 to $1000.00 with the new lamps and hiring an electrician. With your usage level they will last for quite a long time. Get a tanning membership somewhere instead. You can tan for a few years on that dollar amount you are about to spend. Best wishes!!!

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12-19-2009, 01:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
gringo1 Join Date: Oct 5 2008 Location: Wa Posts: 172 Rep Power: 16	Re: Need help with purchesing If your really set on a bed. you'd be better off with a sunvision elite from ets. It only requires 30 amp and you can find them on craigslist for 500-600 bucks. easy to work on and cheaper bulb replacement

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