Do all tanning beds take the same bulbs?
Tanning beds have multiple bulbs (also called lights or lamps), some almost as many as 50, and if even one of them burns out it can impact your overall tanning experience.
What is the difference in tanning bed bulbs?
A lamp with a lower UVB rating will actually get you darker than a lamp with a higher UVB rating, it will just take longer to get that darker tan. Some people still prefer a 2.6% to 3.2% lamp in a 30 minute tanning bed because they get a slower, deeper, darker tan.
What are the pink bulbs in a tanning bed?
With current technology, tanning lamps appear light blue in their natural phosphor state. To create a warm or pink lamp, a small amount of strong red phosphor is added. This changes the appearance of the lamp only when it is operating.
Why is my tanning bed not getting hot?
The most common reasons that tanning lamps do not perform as expected are temperature, acrylic condition and cooling system related. Before assuming your lamps need replacing, we suggest you try the following methods for tanning bed care first. 1. Temperature affects tanning lamp performance in dramatic ways.
Are there UV light bulbs?
UV light bulbs are commonly used to sterilize and disinfect food, water, and air. Ultraviolet light bulbs deliver short-wave UV rays between 100nm and 280nm on the ultraviolet spectrum that alter the DNA of bacteria and microorganisms, eliminating them and preventing them from spreading.
What does delayed pigment darkening mean?
Delayed tanning, induced mostly by UVB exposure, is the result of increased epidermal melanin and first becomes visible 72 hours after exposure. Both UVA and UVB radiation start delayed tanning by creating an excited condition in the melanocytes which in turn releases more melanin into the skin.
Are bronzing bulbs better?
The more UVA rays your lamps emit the more it can darken and brown the melanin previously made by those UVB rays. Bronzing lamps produce lower levels of UVB and high UVA while regular tanning lamps use a little higher UVB and slightly less UVA than bronzing lamps.
Why does my tanning bed leave streaks?
The rays that are directed toward the back of the bed bounce off the reflective shield and back to the tanner. Reflector lamps have a reflective coating on the back of the lamp wall, which sends the UV rays in one direction. Large spaces between the lamps can cause tanners to develop a tan that appears in “stripes”.
What are the best tanning bed bulbs for tanning?
Tanning Supplies Unlimited stocks a huge variety of tanning bed bulbs by Wolff ®, Cosmedico® and Sunfit ®, three of the best-known brands in sun lamps for tanning equipment in addition to all KBL Megaline® (OEM) lamps. Each brand provides high-quality lamps with plenty of features and benefits.
What are the best replacement tanning lamps&kits?
Replacement Tanning Lamps and kits include Wolff Velocity Tanning Lamps, Wolff Inferno Tanning lamps, Wolff Velocity Plus Tanning Lamps, Wolff Dark Tan II Tanning Lamps, SunFire Tanning Lamps, Sun Fusion Tanning Laps, Protech Tanning Lamps & Radiance Tanning Lamps. FREE Shipping & No Tax in Most States on all Replacement Lamp Sets!
How many watts is a tanning bed lamp?
Sunfit Tanning Bed Bulbs In addition to a wide range of Wolff brand lamps, we also carry a large stock of Sunfit professional lamps. Our stock provides a huge range of wattage. You have choices from 25 watts to 200 watts.
Are Cosmedico tanning bed lamps any good?
Each brand provides high-quality lamps with plenty of features and benefits. For example, the Wolff® & Cosmedico ® brand gives tanning bed salon owners plenty of choices in wattage, as well as life expectancy.