Finding The Right Tanning Bed Bulbs

If you’re looking for tanning bed bulbs then it’s most likely that you already have a tanning bed. Most bulbs are interchangeable, but you will have to check your manual to be sure what your bed can support.

Typically you would order replacement tanning bed bulbs directly through the manufacturer, which may not be cheap because they can get quite expensive as they up the price as much as they can.

There are a few stores online now that sell tanning supplies and bed parts, such as the bulbs and tanning goggles, etc. There are some other options as well such as the anti-aging red bulbs. Shopping online is a great way to save lots of money when your lights go bad.

The most important part of your tanning bed is quality bulbs. The top 3 brands I’d recommend when looking for tanning supplies are Wolff System, Cosmedico, and Voltarc. When looking for tanning bed bulbs try to keep those brand names in consideration, you will be glad you did in the long run. Genesis is another name to look out for as well. They are all great and high quality bulbs that will give you the perfect tan that you desire.

An essential part of tanning beds and perhaps the most important one are tanning lamps. The look and the intensity of your tan depend mostly on them, so you must be very careful when picking a certain type of tanning bulb.

They must be powerful, durable and what also matters is how long they are expected to last. Usually, you can get this information from the shop-assistant who offers you the tanning bulb or from the website that commercializes tanning bed products.

Some of them are rated at 500 hours of use, others are expected to last for up to 700 hours, but there also are certain brands that are rated at 1000 hours of use.

When should I replace my tanning bed bulbs?

Apart from this information, it’s also good to know that you should change your tanning bed bulb at regular intervals and, in addition, that you must always make sure that the tanning bulb you buy is compatible with your type of tanning bed. Also, opting for a famous brand which produces tanning beds and accessories is a good idea, because – most of the times – this guarantees that what you get is a top-quality product.

Most manufacturers estimate that the life of tanning bed bulbs typically range from 800-1000 hours. When the bulbs are brand new, that’s when they are the strongest. It will usually be at its peak performance for the first 150 – 250 hours. Then it will dramatically drop in the level of intensity for the next 400 – 500 hours. After that, it will lose its intensity until they die out.

What I would recommend for the best possible tan is to replace your tanning bed bulbs after every 500 hours of use. So if you were to use your bed for 20 minutes a day, then a good set of lights should last you approx 4 years. If multiple people use it in a day, say about 2 hours of usage…

Tanning bed bulbs should be replaced every 8 or 9 months. Of course these are just recommended replacement times; most tanning beds have timers on them on how long the bulbs have been used, which is convenient for you in deciding when you should get some more.