How do I know what bulbs to buy for my tanning bed?

You MUST first determine what size you need by looking on the lamp, or on the label on the bed. It should say F71, F72 or F73. If your tanning bed has one or more high pressure facial lamps (the blue plate over your face) then you may also need F59 lamps in front of those.

Do all tanning beds take the same bulbs?

Most tanning beds are designed to employ long fluorescent bulbs, but 2-foot (61-cm) fluorescent lamps are found in many specialty tanning beds. Other factors that determine the different types of lamps are their lengths, diameters, connector styles, and output, as well as whether they have reflectors in them.

Is ProSun a good tanning bed?

The ProSun Jade is the perfect commercial grade home tanning bed for those users that want to tan from the comfort of their own home. Combining strong commercial design and structure, the Jade has the largest tanning surface in the home tanning industry!

What is the difference between bronzing bulbs and tanning bulbs?

Bronzing lamps use less UVB and more UVA. Regular tanning lamps use more UVB rays and less UVA rays. Regular tanning lamps are good for developing a base tan and may be good for people who are just getting into indoor tanning and using tanning beds.

What do the numbers on tanning bulbs mean?

Most tanning lamps are measured as a “T12” The T number is the diameter of the lamp, in 1/8th inch increments, thus a T12 lamp is 12/8ths of an inche (1.5 inches) in diameter. Almost all full size tanning lamps are T12.

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.

What is the difference between pink and blue tanning bulbs?

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 during fabrication. This changes the appearance of the lamp only when it is operating.

What is ESB tanning bed?

ESB was the first home tanning bed company to create a 20 lamp home tanning system, that easily plugs into a 120 volt household outlet. Since then we estimate that ESB has sold more 20 lamp home tanning beds, than all other tanning bed brands.

Are tanning beds safe?

Tanning beds are NOT safer than the sun. Science tells us that there’s no such thing as a safe tanning bed, tanning booth, or sun lamp. Just one indoor tanning session can increase the risk of developing skin cancer (melanoma by 20%, squamous cell carcinoma by 67%, and basal cell carcinoma by 29%).

What does the F stand for in bulbs?

F = type of lighting. 32 = wattage. T8 = shape. “F” stands for fluorescent, which is the type of lighting.

Do tanning bed bulbs get weaker?

They’re usually rated by the percentage of each that they produce. Low-pressure lamps tend to lose their ability to produce UV light over time. Their useful life usually ranges from 300 to 1600 hours. “Useful life” usually means that they’re still producing at least 70% to 80% of the UV they’re designed to produce.

How often should bulbs be changed in a tanning bed?

So how often should you replace your lamps? Most tanning salons replace all of their lamps once a year. If you have a home tanning bed, lamp replacement is more likely to be needed only every three to five years. Of course this will depend on the life of your tanning bulbs and the amount of use it gets.

Why Prosun tanning beds?

From commercial tanning beds and red light systems to our trackless water massage therapy beds, ProSun continues to expand our product line to better serve the industry. We incorporate innovative technology and cutting edge design into every product, maximizing reliability and client satisfaction

Which Prosun tanning machine should you buy?

Developed by the industry experts at ProSun, the Azure is available in 16, 20 or 24-lamp models that provide professional tans at home in sessions of up to 30 minutes. For tanners on a budget or apartment dwellers who are short on space, the portable Sundream by ProSun is your at-home tanning solution.

How long is the Jade by Prosun tanning bed session time?

A salon-quality bed suitable for high-end home use, the Jade by ProSun is available in two models equipped with either 24 or 26 ProTech professional tanning lamps and offers maximum session times of either 30 or 20 minutes. As with all tanning systems, session times will depend on the user’s established base tan and skin type.

What do you need to know about Prosun facial treatments?

1. Facial Lamps We carry facial lamps starting at 400 Watts and higher, depending on your unit. ProSun is able to help you select the correct facial tanners for your unit. 2. Body Fan The body fan will help keep the user cool and comfortable during the session.