LS Beach Sun 6.5 Bulbs - tanTALK

playa · 09-13-2004, 03:02 PM

Hi everyone, I'm new to posting here, so please be gentle! I have what I think is a quick question with regards to LS Beach Sun 6.5 bulbs 100 watt and 160 watt VHO. What should they read out at when brand new on a UV metre. I have a SOLARMETER model 5.0 total UV (A + B)? I have done a reading and they seem kind of low to me. Thank you in advance for all of your help.

sbtan · 09-13-2004, 03:24 PM

After immediate install into 2002 ETS Sunstar ZX32, 15 minutes to warm up I got readings between 17-18, readings were similar over bulbs and through acrylics. The solar meter you/I use reads more of either A/B and the reading will vary depending on the % AB. Call or PM John at URI, he was very helpful, hopefully you bought your bulbs from him.

playa · 09-13-2004, 03:48 PM

Thank you for such a quick response. I have been getting 18-19 so I guess I am right on target. I don't know what I was thinking. I have Phillips Cleo Adavantage Bulbs in another bed of mine that are a little older, and I did a reading the other day and they were reading out at 19 so I was a little confused. Thanks again.

JOHN @ URI · 09-13-2004, 04:04 PM

Lamps that have a higher UVB sometimes will have a lower meter reading than lamps with less UVB. The Advantage lamps are 5% UVB & the Beach Sun's are 6.5%. If you read a 10 minute lamp like the Equator Sun 8.5 it might read only 12-15, yet it will light you up very fast!

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09-13-2004, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
playa Join Date: Sep 13 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Hi everyone, I'm new to posting here, so please be gentle! I have what I think is a quick question with regards to LS Beach Sun 6.5 bulbs 100 watt and 160 watt VHO. What should they read out at when brand new on a UV metre. I have a SOLARMETER model 5.0 total UV (A + B)? I have done a reading and they seem kind of low to me. Thank you in advance for all of your help.

09-13-2004, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
sbtan Join Date: Dec 2 2003 Location: East Amherst, NY Posts: 396 Rep Power: 21	After immediate install into 2002 ETS Sunstar ZX32, 15 minutes to warm up I got readings between 17-18, readings were similar over bulbs and through acrylics. The solar meter you/I use reads more of either A/B and the reading will vary depending on the % AB. Call or PM John at URI, he was very helpful, hopefully you bought your bulbs from him.

09-13-2004, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
playa Join Date: Sep 13 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Thank you for such a quick response. I have been getting 18-19 so I guess I am right on target. I don't know what I was thinking. I have Phillips Cleo Adavantage Bulbs in another bed of mine that are a little older, and I did a reading the other day and they were reading out at 19 so I was a little confused. Thanks again.

09-13-2004, 04:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
JOHN @ URI Lamp Geek Join Date: Dec 21 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,913 Rep Power: 23	Lamps that have a higher UVB sometimes will have a lower meter reading than lamps with less UVB. The Advantage lamps are 5% UVB & the Beach Sun's are 6.5%. If you read a 10 minute lamp like the Equator Sun 8.5 it might read only 12-15, yet it will light you up very fast!

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