All About Tanning Bed Bulbs!Fresh tanning bed bulbs are what produce the best results. But not all tanning lamps are the same.
There are many different kinds of brands and intensities of bulbs that are used to line tanning capsules and booths. Many units come with manufacture's directions that recommend which tanning bed bulbs best suit the operation of the machine. For instance, not all tanning beds are equipped to use both UVA and UVB ray lamps. Many newer tanning beds use bulbs that emit more UVA rays. Some high pressure tanning beds emit 99% UVA rays. 
The average life of a tanning bulb is estimated to be between 800 to 1000 hours but this longevity may vary depending on whether or not you purchased discount bulbs or used bulbs. Tanning lamps operate at their peak strength for the first 150 to 200 hours of use. After that, the strength of the bulb is thought to drop in intensity until they are devoid of tanning power. Owners of commercial tanning beds who want to continue to offer a quality service may want to consider changing their bulbs frequently so that their customers can consistently optimize their tan. It is also recommended that all of the bulbs be changed at once so that a customer does not achieve an uneven tan as a result of bulbs operating at varying strengths. The rule of thumb is "the newer the tanning bulb", the better the tan. This is also true for consumers who might want to ask salon owners how frequently the bulbs are changed in their tanning beds. Basic information on lamps: Tanning lamps are long fluorescent tubes that contain inert gases. Their surface is coated with phosphorus and traces of mercury. Electricity ignites the gases in the tubes, which causes the mercury atoms to release energy in the form of ultraviolet light. The amount of UV rays that a person is exposed to is determined by the thickness of the phosphorus coating on the bulb. The coating can be manipulated to allow the bulb to emit more of one kind of ray (such as a UVB ray) than another (such as a UVA ray.) Wolff Systems Technologies, is the company credited most often for the pioneering of tanning bed bulb technology. Their website offers all kinds of discount tanning bulbs, as well as tanning bulbs for newer and older tanning unites including the Bellarium, the Eurosun, the Everglo, the Dominion Pad and the Crystal Sun. The average cost of a replacement tanning bulb is about $14.00. These bulbs are manufactured for Wolff by Sylvania.
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