Some lamp manufacturers list a rated life for their tanning lamps. How is this determined? Good question. Most sunlamp manufacturers list a rated life for their products, but few say what it... Read more
A relatively new Massachusetts salon owner contacted us for help with this question: “How do I explain to my tanners the differences between our Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 sunbeds?” This i... Read more
We often get this type of question by phone or via our website: “I want to equip my beds with your darkening or bronzing lamp – which one do I choose?” Unfortunately, a lamp that will make e... Read more
Most tanning systems are equipped with glow-bottle lamp starters – when you turn the bed on, the lamps flicker a couple of times and then, light fully. Starters are fairly inexpensive and ne... Read more
Here’s some discussion of the most popular questions I receive regarding sunbed voltage and tanning times: How does voltage affect lamp performance? Almost all sunbeds marketed in the U.S. e... Read more
What is the difference between a 10-, 20- and 30-minute sunlamp? What would happen if you put a 10-minute lamp in a 20-minute tanning system? Perhaps a better question is, “What is the diffe... Read more
This month, we will talk about lamp wattages. Here’s the question: Does more wattage equal better tanning capability, or just more power consumption? A low-pressure fluorescent lamp’s wattag... Read more
Does a sunlamp’s effectiveness only depreciate with use? Do they have a “shelf life?” Two great questions! First, let’s talk about how a low-pressure sunlamp works. During manufacturing, the... Read more
Summertime is approaching and many people are going to be spending a lot of time outdoors enjoying the sunshine. Before your salon guests head to the beach with their great base tans, share... Read more
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