Owning a salon tanning bed is an amazing luxury but you know that after a while the inevitable happens - you need to replace the bulbs. One way to tell that you need to change them is simply by your bulbs burning out on you during a session. Another way to tell your bulbs need to be changed is that you simply aren't getting the tan you're accustomed to.

To get yourself back into the ability to enjoy your tanning time means you will have to replace the tanning bed bulb.s You can either replace the bulbs yourself or you can hire a professional to change them for you. Before you make any changes to your bulbs and before you head out to the tanning supply store you will need to know what kind of bulbs your tanning salon bed has. The most common type of bulb is a 100-watt F71 bulb with a bi-pin connector end. Make certain you purchase the correct pin connector type and correct wattage and you can get your tanning bed back in working order in record time.

The starter bulbs in your tanning bed need to be changed at least every two years. You will notice a change in the way your bulbs heat and operate on start up when they are in need of a change. If your bulbs are not working at their peak level they will be a drain on your electricity and add to your bill. Also, if you need to tan longer to keep your tan at the same level, you will also be adding to your electricity bill.

It's a good idea to keep a log of the amount of usage your bulbs are getting. A tanning salon bulb should be replaced after about 800 hours of usage; bulbs will last for 1,000 hours or more but can lose effectiveness around the 800 hour mark. Another rule of thumb is to replace the bulbs when they are operating at 60% less than their original output. You can operate at a 30% output but it could negatively impact the quality of your tan.

When you're working with replacing your tanning salon bed bulbs, safety is first and you also need to keep your fingers away from the bulbs themselves. The oil on your hands and fingers will potentially damage the glass of the bulb and might cause them to break. A broken tanning bed bulb can cause health issues because the bulbs have mercury in them. Read the manual that came with the bulbs as to the proper way to clean up the broken glass and mercury.

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