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Hot Tan 11-09-2015 07:56 PM

rule of thumb for relamping please
 
top drop?

hours?

metering?

annually without regard for output?


or run it all the way to the end of life?

sunsally 11-09-2015 08:48 PM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
Top Drop only works if the unit uses the same lamps in both canopy and bench. If yes, this is a nice way to give strong lamps always - switch at about half life.

Never change based on a time period - e.g. annually.

Tie to performance - either meter or track hours and approximate.

Rule of thumb for those tracking hours -

100W lamps - 600 hours

160W+ lamps - 400 hours

kookyguy 11-12-2015 08:01 AM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
Only way to know when to change is to meter them.

endlesstan2013 11-24-2015 02:34 PM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
Could someone tell me, what are the best tanning lamps?

BTANN 11-24-2015 08:49 PM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
Meter, meter, meter

Hot Tan 11-24-2015 11:17 PM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by endlesstan2013 (Post 15092746)
Could someone tell me, what are the best tanning lamps?

call Jim at US Lighting 800.325.4294 tell him Hot Tan sent you.

Robert K 11-25-2015 07:48 AM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by endlesstan2013 (Post 15092746)
Could someone tell me, what are the best tanning lamps?

There is no single best lamp. There are best lamps for each application. Fell free to give me a call to discuss your needs.

mmurra 11-30-2015 08:45 PM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
I am not a meter reader. I am not real smart about this so our policy is to purchase expensive lamps (We have been using Cosmedico for 15 years), and replace them at half life (what SunSally said). I always get a great tan in any piece of equipment i use. This procedure works for me. Long term tanners might be lured away for a short period but they always come back to a great salon; clean, friendly, professional and great tanning!!!

Vibes43 12-13-2015 05:37 PM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
What is half life? Mike

Robert K 12-14-2015 07:21 AM

Re: rule of thumb for relamping please
 
Depends on the lamp and the bed.


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