Four Tips For Purchasing Tanning Bed Bulbs
Home tanning beds are sophisticated machines that use UV light to produce melanin in your skin to create a base tan. When using one of these systems, you can tan when it is convenient for you. However, it is important to keep in mind that with this convenience comes maintenance. These machines are made up of several components like starters, fans, timers, and tanning bed bulbs. After constant use, these parts may need to be replaced or repaired. The following paragraphs give you four tips for getting the best deal on a tanning bed lamp.
About Tanning Bed Bulbs
These lights are a lot more complex than most people think. The shell of the lamps contain mercury and phosphorous and gas fills the long clear tube. The mercury in the lamp becomes unstable when an electrical current surges through the equipment. The mercury releases electric energy in the form of UV (ultraviolet) light to regain its stability. The shell of the lamp and the phosphorous inside absorbs some of the UV light, but allows other wavelengths of light to pass through the lamp. The light that passes through the phosphorous is the UV light that gives your skin a base tan.
Unfortunately, tanning bed bulbs don’t last indefinitely, only around 800 hours before needing replacement. However, the bulbs are at their most effective during the first 200 hours, declining in effectiveness from there until they burn out. When you need to replace them, keep the following four tips in mind.
One – Always Buy New Bulbs
While you can purchase used bulbs, always buy new ones when replacing a tanning bed lamp. New bulbs usually cost less than $20, so you’re not saving a lot of money by buying used bulbs. In addition, used bulbs are usually sold after they’ve been used for the most effective first 200 hours.
Two – Buy What the Manufacturer Suggests
These systems are designed with certain specifications in mind, so some styles and brands will work better than others will. Your system’s manufacturer will have product recommendations for replacement parts. Follow these recommendations to keep your machine in optimal condition unless the suggested bulbs are no longer available.
Three – Look Online For Great Deals
You will typically find better deals online than in a retail store. Retailers may have sales occasionally, but these sales usually only feature limited bulbs that are still priced higher than online wholesalers are. Do an online search for wholesalers who offer the style of new tanning bed lamp you need at a low, competitive price.
Four – Consider Buying A UV Light Meter
It’s hard to know exactly how well the lights are working. You can only estimate the amount of UV light output by keeping a record of the number of hours of use. It is inconvenient to track your UV light usage. Luckily, a UV light meter is a cost effective way to accurately measure the output of your lamps. When your tanning bed lamp output is no longer effective, the meter will alert you to replace the lamp.
Most people own home systems for the convenience, but they often neglect to replace bulbs and other parts when they wear out. If the efficiency and UV light output of your tanning bed bulbs has declined, your system will not provide you with an optimal tan. To keep on top of your light output, consider buying a UV light meter so you will know exactly when to replace your lamps. In addition, by following the manufacturer’s recommendations, searching for wholesale lamp deals online, and purchasing them new, your system will stay effective and will give you a great looking tan for a long time.
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