rule of thumb for relamping please - tanTALK

Hot Tan · 11-09-2015, 07:56 PM

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

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

Only way to know when to change is to meter them.

endlesstan2013 · 11-24-2015, 02:34 PM

Could someone tell me, what are the best tanning lamps?

BTANN · 11-24-2015, 08:49 PM

Meter, meter, meter

Hot Tan · 11-24-2015, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endlesstan2013

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by endlesstan2013

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

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

What is half life? Mike

Robert K · 12-14-2015, 07:21 AM

Depends on the lamp and the bed.

11-09-2015, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hot Tan Join Date: Sep 16 2014 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 261 Rep Power: 10	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?

11-09-2015, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
sunsally Team TanTalk Join Date: Nov 23 2004 Location: ITA Member & Berman Supporter! Posts: 3,136 Rep Power: 25	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

11-12-2015, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
kookyguy Join Date: Aug 22 2005 Posts: 770 Rep Power: 19	Re: rule of thumb for relamping please Only way to know when to change is to meter them.

11-24-2015, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
endlesstan2013 Join Date: Jul 19 2013 Location: buford, ga Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Re: rule of thumb for relamping please Could someone tell me, what are the best tanning lamps?

11-24-2015, 08:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
BTANN Join Date: Dec 27 2005 Location: South Posts: 136 Rep Power: 19	Re: rule of thumb for relamping please Meter, meter, meter

11-30-2015, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
mmurra Join Date: Nov 11 2008 Location: Adrian, Michigan Posts: 85 Rep Power: 0	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!!!

12-13-2015, 05:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vibes43 Join Date: Dec 15 2014 Location: NY Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: rule of thumb for relamping please What is half life? Mike

12-14-2015, 07:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 56 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 22	Re: rule of thumb for relamping please Depends on the lamp and the bed. __________________ Robert Klem Superior UV Technologies (888) 526-7712 x77 robertk@superioruv.com

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