Save money while extending the life of your investment

A common practice in the tanning industry is to overpower your tanning units by increasing the voltage. Running your tanning beds with higher voltage can result in more tanning power. However, this practice can have significant consequences on the life of the tanning equipment as well as your pocketbook.

As voltage is increased, so is amperage (or current). This relationship is not linear, meaning a small increase in voltage could equate to a large increase in amperage.

This delicate relationship between voltage and amperage also equates to efficiency. The higher the amperage flowing through the tanning unit the hotter internal components will become. ETS Engineers have designed internal cooling and electrical systems to accommodate the heat generated under normal circumstances. Voltages over manufacturer specifications overloads the system. The result is tanner discomfort and decreased component life leading to equipment failure and downtime.

High voltage also causes lamps to age prematurely. The costs generated from re-lamping, component repair, and downtime cuts into your bottom line with lost revenue. ETS recommends testing your voltage with a "True RMS" voltmeter. Any reading found to be outside manufacturer specifications should quickly be resolved to avoid damaging equipment or lamps. Manufacturer specifications can be found in your tanning unit's owner's manual.

As always, feel free to call our technical service department at 1-800-449-3605 if you have any questions or concerns. By following these specifications, you can greatly extend the life of your investment, and lower your energy costs.

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