The first step when selecting tanning bed replacement lamps:
The first thing you need to know
is the wattage and "F" number or "length" of the tanning
bed bulb you need to replace,
which is usually, 90% of the time, a 100 watt,
F71 type with bi-pin connectors on the ends.
The easiest way is determine your type of bulb is
to look at the label on the tanning bed.
Normally, it may say an "equivalent" lamp, like the
Wolff Velocity or Belarium S models. You can
check our compatibility
sheet here but basically you are searching for a
wattage and "F" number in the sequence of numbers.
If no F number or 71, 72, or 73 number is revealed
in the bed or bulb label you may "measure" the bulb
and look at the "ends" to determine the bulb type. For instance, the F71 lamp is 69 3/8" long when measured from
metal cap to cap. This is the
MOST COMMON home
tanning bed replacement lamp and you can
choose from many different manufacturers and models as long as they are 100 watt
in the F71 length.
If you know you have a F71
type click here to buy our discount tanning bed lamp
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Try to read the label on the bed or on your
tanning bed or on the bulb itself. If there is
a model or serial number with an F71 or F72A54,
etc...then it may reveal the
type to you. Another way is to look at the
ends and see if they have two pins, called a
"bi-pin" type, or a black rectangle on the end,
called RDC. If you have a RDC type it could be
a F72, F73, or F74 and the only way to know the
difference if the manual, bed label, or bulb label
does not give you a clue, is to measure the bulb
from end cap to end cap. The F72 measures 69
1/8", the F73 measures 70 1/8", and F74 71 1/8".
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F73 or
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Read more about how to buy tanning bed replacement lamps here:
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING REPLACING TANNING BED LAMPS: You must stay consistent with the wattage of the tanning bed bulb because the ballast's wattage must match the lamp's wattage for proper operation. Therefore, you can put any 100 watt tanning lamp in your tanning bed if you have 100 watt ballasts, regardless of name printed on the bulb. There is a "common denominator" you should pay attention to when ordering tanning bed replacement lamps and that is the percentage of UVB versus UVA.
Forget about the reading the name on the label, like Wolff, Dual Sun, Cosmedico, Hi Sun, Dessert Sun, Turbo, Velocity, Real Sun, etc...it means nothing because all tanning bed bulbs are produced in the same factory in North America and the only factors which change are the bulb wattage and % of UVB versus UVA.
The rule of thumb
is when the % of UVB
goes up, the bulbs
become more burning or
reddening, and as the %
of UVB goes down, the
lamps become more
bronzing.
Generally speaking, an
average 20 minute
commercial tanning bed
has a 5.5% UVB (thus 95%
UVA) and is considered a
"starter" type bulb
which will not burn you
in the early stages of
tanning when melanin is
not prevalent. A
15 minute, level 2 bed,
will have 6.5% to 8.5%
UVB bulbs, and a level 3
bed can either be a 8.5%
or 9.5% "turbo" style
bed or 12 minute 2% UVB
bronzing bed or stand up
booth.
In summary, most home tanning bed owners want a 5.5% UVB lamp because it is "safer" and it still stimulates melanin without burning, yet bronzes as well. Do not be fooled into thinking you need a "hotter" tanning bed replacement lamp, because you can stay in a home tanning bed as long as you like. Commercial salon owners must move clients through the door and accommodate all tastes. In that case, a 7.5% or 8.5% UVB for their level 2 beds with 100 watt ballast will be more appropriate.
IF your state is un-regulated and your lamps do not have to be "compatible" with the manufacturer's original lamps, you can put any 100 watt bulb in a 100 watt bed if you are a salon owner or home tanning bed owner. If you are a salon owner and not sure if your state is regulated, check with the state health department. If unsure of the wattage of your lamps, just check the label on the ballast in the power supply area of your sun bed. If you are in a regulated state, you must put in "compatible" lamps and a compatibility chart must be on file and presented upon inspection from the state health department. We ship a compatibility chart with each bulb order.
Buy our most popular 20 minute tanning lamps in F71 style below:
Found here is our best selling 20 minute maximum
exposure tanning lamp in the F71 length. The X6500 model, which has a
6.5% UVB blend, is an upgrade replacement bulb for most 20 to 30
minute tanning beds. Yes, you can put a 20
minute bulb in a 30 minute tanning bed as
the
bulb determines the max session times, not the
timer on the bed. With this
20 minute
bulb you can expect a deep, dark bronzing action
with initial reddening. If you have a fair
to normal skin tone, you want to buy this lamp.
If you want to be very dark and you have a dark
skin type heritage, ie Italian, Columbian,
American Indian, etc, then you want to buy the
Panther 9.5 below. Our X6500 model is compatible with
all Wolff Belarium S and Velocity models as well
as: Puretan S+, Light Sources Beach Sun, Midday
Sun, Genesis 105, Diamond Sun S, Sunbronze 6.5,
Brilliance 5.0, Mega Voltage Gold, Dominion, and
Rio Bronze. All
prices
shown below include
free gifts
of tanning bed sanitizer, towels, and eyewear
and free shipping via UPS on all orders.
 F71
Bi Pin100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (6) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 6 is $125 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (12) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 12 is $195 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB | X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (16) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 16 is $225 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (20) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 20 is $255 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (24) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 24 is $295 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (26) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 26 is $335 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (28) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 28 is $355 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (30) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 30 is $375 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (32) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 32 is $395 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (34) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 34 is $415 with Free Shipping |
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F71
Bi Pin 100 watt 6.5% UVB |
X6500 Tanning Bed Lamps (36) F71 Bi Pin, 1000 Hours, 20 minute max Case of 36 is $435 with Free Shipping |
All
F71 tanning lamps
are MADE IN THE USA and shipped via UPS "special
oversized package freight" from PA
in 1-2 business days. Delivery times from Pennsylvania are
2-5 business days from date of shipping. You will be sent
a UPS tracking number to your email address given at checkout
once the package has been shipped from our PA warehouses.
You may claim your free gifts of
tanning bed
goggles, towels, and cleaners pictured here by
requesting "free gifts" in the comments section
of the online order form.
Read more about tanning bed lamp operating instructions and warnings:
Tanning Bed Bulb Operating Tips: Proper seating of tanning bed lamps in their sockets is vital. Poor seating can lead to poor electrical contact between lamp and socket–and can significantly shorten the life of any lamp. When installing tanning bed in a preheat circuit, it is important to replace the existing S-12 starter with every or every other lamp change. An old, worn out $2 tanning lamp starter can dramatically shorten the life of a lamp worth many dollars more! Minor instabilities such as “snaking” or “swirling” can be corrected by turning the tanning bulbs on and off several times after installation.
Clean tanning bed replacement lamps can improve UV output by as much as 10%!
Therefore, make
sure you wipe your lamps down with a lint free and scratch free
tanning bed towel on a regular basis
(don’t use solvents!). An
tanning bed acrylic that is old and solarized can
filter out over 10% of the UVA that is trying to get through, and over
50% of the UVB that is so vital for a tan! Using your UV meter, check
lamp output with, and then without, the acrylic sheet in place. If the
difference in output exceeds 10%, it’s time to replace the acrylics. It
is always a good idea to have a database on each piece of tanning
equipment you own. When you install the lamps, and after you have burned
them in, read their initial UV output using your UV meter. While
opinions vary widely about when to replace lamps, a generally accepted
range throughout the industry is when the lamp readings drop to about
60-70% if the initial output. Keep separate records for each piece of
tanning equipment, as each lamp type is unique in its output
characteristics.
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