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The Importance of Proper Voltage in Tanning Beds

All things mechanical are going to have a problem at one point or another. It's natural.

A large part of the issues with tanning beds are electrical, which leads to overheating. Sometimes a bed can overheat and shut down. Other times, it can run too cool, and not give a proper tan. We work with tanning salon owners to avoid these potential problems prior even to the bed purchase.  Our guidelines are clear for voltage and we offer buckboosters to help either raise or lower the voltage, depending on what the needs of the salon are.

230 volts is the maximum recommended voltage. However, not all power is the same – it can be too high or too low, which makes the bed run too hot or too cool. By using a buckbooster, we can help the salon achieve 230 volts for their beds. The best way to tell whether your voltage is correct is by using a voltage meter, which all our technicians carry.


The Importance of Proper Ventilation in Tanning Rooms

Room temperature can also play a factor in the proper functioning of the bed. If a room runs too hot because of poor ventilation, hot air will get circulated into the bed, making it extremely hot. Again, in these cases, a bed can overheat and shut down. This can also cause damage to the bed.

In one salon, a room temperature reached 117 Fahrenheit, which is a scorcher no matter how you look at it. The bed overheated and wouldn't work properly. An HVAC technician came to the salon to work on the problem. He discovered that when the ceiling vents were moved, the heat went down.

Proper ventilation removes pollutants, provides fresh air, and most importantly, allows the room to cool, an important aspect with a very warm tanning bed. Proper ventilation also reduces the possibility of damage to a tanning bed and tanning salon and keeps all occupants – users, workers, owners, customers – safe.