Tanning Beds Tips

Tips for Tanning Bulbs

Tanning beds provide an indoor tanning experience through use of UVA and/or UVB tanning bed lamps (or tanning bed bulbs). The UV light in the bulb stimulates melanin production in skin cells, causing the skin to tan and produce vitamin D. If you have home tanning lamps or a tanning bed business, there are things you need to know about the care and maintenance of your bulbs. Here is some helpful information from MasterTanning, suppliers of Wolff and SunQuest tanning bed bulbs:

• You can purchase tanning bulbs for tanning beds with different UVA and UVB blends and bulbs for different levels of exposure.
• There are two types of ends for lamps: BIPIN and RDC. It is important that you know what type of replacement tanning bed bulbs or facial tanning lamps you need for your salon or home tanning bed.
• The life of a tanning lamp is between 1,000 and 2,000 hours.
• Tanning lamps are strongest from the time they are new until about 50 hours of use, then the efficiency decreases by 20%. After about 500 hours, bulbs are at about 50% efficiency. If you keep the bulbs after 500 hours, know that tanning will take longer.
• Tanning bed lamps come in colors for no reason other than preference.

Some Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home Tanning Bed

At home tanning beds give you all the convenience of at home tanning with none of the usual hassle of making appointments and driving to the salon. They can help reduce the risk of Seasonal Affect Disorder, and give you a healthy-looking glow year-round. If you are one of the many who are buying tanning beds for home, you will need to ask yourself some important questions:

• Do I have room for a tanning bed? Measure to find out if you have room for a full-sized tanning bed, or consider a folding tanning canopy. These units can be tucked away until your tanning session to maximize your space. Tanning lamps are also available for tiny spaces. Stand-up tanning beds may also be an option for a corner of your home.
• Do I want a vertical (stand-up) bed or the traditional horizontal (lie-down) bed? Vertical beds will give a more even tan, but the horizontal beds are found to be more comfortable and relaxing by many who buy tanning beds - especially for health issues that prevent standing, or for back pain.
• Can I afford one? The option to buy tanning beds for home has become easier for those who really enjoy an at home tanning experience. A good home tanning bed will cost anywhere from $2000 to $5000. Look for dealers like MasterTanning, who offer easy financing and 0% interest. Don't be afraid to shop for deals. Pricing may fluctuate, depending on the season and the age of the model.
• What should I look for in a brand? Shop around for a good brand, but know that a SunQuest tanning bed is an easy choice when it comes to quality and savings. SunQuest tanning beds come with a variety of features, like facial tanners, timed sessions, and space-saving models.

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Wolff's Sunquest tanning beds offer the best in at-home tanning equipment. The Sunquest 1000S canopy is perfect for people who want to tan at home but don't have a lot of room for big, heavy equipment. This canopy is fully adjustable so you can get the perfect angle and height and the hydrolift operated steel frame allows for easy operation. The Sunquest tanning bed canopy by Wolff is completely portable and operates on a standard household circuit and folds up for easy storage.

Saving Money By Purchasing Your Own Tanning Bed

Obviously the convenience of having a residential tanning bed will come with a price. Your best bet is to be fully prepared before starting your hunt for a residential tanning bed, and knowing exactly what you should expect to pay and what you are actually willing to pay.

Different residential tanning beds will have very different price tags depending on the features they offer. Generally though, you can expect to pay anywhere between $1,000 and $7,000 for a residential tanning bed. Canopy tanning beds are the cheapest, while standard residential tanning beds will cost you around $2,500. Tanning domes, which are slightly more innovative and beneficial than beds, may cost anywhere from $8,000 to $10,000.

Figure out what residential tanning bed features you can't live without when trying to get the best price possible for a bed. If you can live with only having a tanning canopy, that might be the best option for you. If you want a standard tanning bed, choose one with the features that match your budget.