You can start by researching in online forums to see what people have said about that brand/model.
Trying to determine if a bed is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ can start way before you even inspect the bed.
A bad bed, for instance, can have an excellent frame, but could lack somewhat in the areas of lamps and shielding. A good tanning bed is one that exhibits a fine balance between the bed itself, the lamps, the reflector system and the acrylic shield. Believe it or not, but some tanning beds are so poorly designed that they just don’t provide a decent tanning experience. They have stronger frames, typically have more lamps, and it is more probable that the lamps they use are the market leading Wolff System (the founders of the tanning bed market).Īt the other end of the spectrum we have the unscrupulous people who will be selling their tanning beds because they are broken, they are problematic, or they simply don't do what they are intended to do. Whatever the case, this is where you could get a real bargain, because invariably, the beds on offer here will be top-notch commercial quality beds that are built to last. In most cases these will be ‘domestic’ tanning beds, and although not quite as powerful and robust as ‘commercial’ tanning beds, they certainly do the job.Īnother common type of used tanning bed ‘seller’ is the Tanning Salon that has closed down, scaled down, has gone out of business or is upgrading to new beds. These people either don’t want to transport their tanning bed, or it won’t fit in their new home, so they simply choose to offload their bed to the highest bidder.
A large number of people who sell their tanning beds fall under the category of ‘moving house’. There are numerous reasons why people sell their tanning beds, and luckily, many sell for legitimate reasons. Now let’s get to the research side of things…….įirst, you should find out why a person is selling their tanning equipment. But always remember, in most cases there will be no warranty to fall back on, so you need to do your homework. And as long as you take care in transporting your used bed, you’ll be getting a golden tan in no time at all. Being able to prolong the life of the bulbs is important if tanning salon operators and home sunbed owners want to save some dollars and get the best service out of their indoor tanning equipment.Ī big advantage of buying a used bed is that almost all of them will be available immediately, so you won't be waiting for 4-6 weeks for delivery from your local tanning bed outlet. Maintaining tanning bed bulbs is important if sunbeds are to function effectively. Some of the more common names of sunbed lamps are Wolff, Sun Ergoline, Hawaiian Haze, Cosmedico, Cosmolux, Real Sun, Phillips and Solera. Commonly, manufacturers of sunbeds also offer their own line of bulbs. The price depends on the brand, the wattage and sunbed compatibility requirements. Lamps for tanning beds range in price from $10 to $17. The right time to replace sunbed lamps still depends on the bulb type, the temperature of the room where the sunbed is kept and whether the lamps are used for tanning the face or the whole body. Lamps with higher wattage, like a 200W, should be replaced after every 500 to 700 hours of use. For example, a 100W bulb should be replaced after 700 to 1000 hours of use, while 160W lamps are good for 600 to 800 hours.
Wattage is the common parameter used to decide whether the lamps need to be changed. In ordinary lamps, this can mean after 700 hours of use. Bulbs are usually in need of replacement when they are performing at 70 percent of their original output. It is also used to determine whether the bulbs need to be changed. This device monitors the performance of the lamps to ensure that they are performing up to par. When it comes to knowing when to replace the bulbs, a device called UV Light Meter can be used. If a home sunbed owner lives in a place where the use of indoor tanning equipment is not regulated, then he or she can use any lamp as long as its wattage is the same as the wattage of the bed's ballasts. Moreover, replacement lamps should be the same as the original provided by the sunbed manufacturer. This chart is required to be on file and must be presented to state health inspectors. In places where the use of tanning beds is regulated, a compatibility chart is often part of the manufacturer's package. To extend the life of tanning bed bulbs, consumers must make sure that they are used only in sunbeds that are compatible with them and that wattage parameters are adhered to.
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