Many people love having a golden tan all year long. When seasonal changes make outdoor sun bathing impractical, it is possible to get similar results indoors using a tanning bed. Although commercial salons are always popular, increasing numbers of users are choosing to buy their own equipment. Regular tanning bed bulb replacement helps ensure optimal performance.
Hundreds of designs for these platforms have been created, but all employ similar operating principles. They are built around a padded, pod-like bed with attached cover containing the strongest light sources. The sources themselves fall into two categories, low and high pressure. They are able to produce high levels of ultraviolet rays, helping to limit accidental overexposure. Low-pressure varieties look like fluorescent tubes.
They operate in conjunction with a ballast, or device which regulates current flow. Like a neon sign, light is produced by exciting phosphors coating the interior, emitting photons that reproduce the skin darkening effects of solar rays. The glass that contains the gases and phosphors effectively filters all UVC (ultra-violet C), but allows radiation to pass through and interact with the melanin in human skin.
The highest pressure sources are usually called bulbs rather than tubes, and come in an assortment of shapes, sizes, and strengths. Good for targeting specific regions such as the face, most handle from 250 to 2000 watts of power, but are not usually more than five inches long. Bulbs produce mainly UVA, a light product that has proven instrumental in sterilizing medical equipment.
Most home booth lighting fixtures have a life expectancy of one to two-thousand hours. Some owners may be surprised to learn that they work optimally only for the first 50 hours, after which efficiency and output both start to fade. Although they continue to emit light, there may be a decrease in actual skin color changes produced. For continuously efficient results, replacement is best at 500 to 800 hours.
Because of this typical decline in performance, it is advisable to swap out all high-pressure bulbs at the same time, or at least rotate them to different spots. Not only does this increase their overall effect, but it also encourages even coverage of all skin regions. Individual skin reactions to exposure also vary, and what seems overwhelming to one user may feel ineffective to another.
The bulbs are not always interchangeable among brands, although they may look the same. Even if one fits, it may generate too much or not enough heat, and can result in electrical problems. Keeping all the operating information that is included with a new unit is recommended, and when necessary and possible, seek replacements from the seller. Buying off-brands may save money, but may also prove to be unsatisfactory.
Make sure that any new bulbs meet specific UVA and UVB exposure requirements, and keep some extra units handy. Some people find that bulk buying not only saves money, but also time and frustration when an inconvenient failure occurs. For questions regarding the safest and most efficient products for a particular unit, the seller will be able to recommend compatible, safe units that match all system requirements.
Hundreds of designs for these platforms have been created, but all employ similar operating principles. They are built around a padded, pod-like bed with attached cover containing the strongest light sources. The sources themselves fall into two categories, low and high pressure. They are able to produce high levels of ultraviolet rays, helping to limit accidental overexposure. Low-pressure varieties look like fluorescent tubes.
They operate in conjunction with a ballast, or device which regulates current flow. Like a neon sign, light is produced by exciting phosphors coating the interior, emitting photons that reproduce the skin darkening effects of solar rays. The glass that contains the gases and phosphors effectively filters all UVC (ultra-violet C), but allows radiation to pass through and interact with the melanin in human skin.
The highest pressure sources are usually called bulbs rather than tubes, and come in an assortment of shapes, sizes, and strengths. Good for targeting specific regions such as the face, most handle from 250 to 2000 watts of power, but are not usually more than five inches long. Bulbs produce mainly UVA, a light product that has proven instrumental in sterilizing medical equipment.
Most home booth lighting fixtures have a life expectancy of one to two-thousand hours. Some owners may be surprised to learn that they work optimally only for the first 50 hours, after which efficiency and output both start to fade. Although they continue to emit light, there may be a decrease in actual skin color changes produced. For continuously efficient results, replacement is best at 500 to 800 hours.
Because of this typical decline in performance, it is advisable to swap out all high-pressure bulbs at the same time, or at least rotate them to different spots. Not only does this increase their overall effect, but it also encourages even coverage of all skin regions. Individual skin reactions to exposure also vary, and what seems overwhelming to one user may feel ineffective to another.
The bulbs are not always interchangeable among brands, although they may look the same. Even if one fits, it may generate too much or not enough heat, and can result in electrical problems. Keeping all the operating information that is included with a new unit is recommended, and when necessary and possible, seek replacements from the seller. Buying off-brands may save money, but may also prove to be unsatisfactory.
Make sure that any new bulbs meet specific UVA and UVB exposure requirements, and keep some extra units handy. Some people find that bulk buying not only saves money, but also time and frustration when an inconvenient failure occurs. For questions regarding the safest and most efficient products for a particular unit, the seller will be able to recommend compatible, safe units that match all system requirements.
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