Sunbeds

At a glance the only difference between these two beds is the way the sunbed user is positioned whilst tanning. However there are other notable differences that should be taken into consideration. Firstly, depending on the size of your salon, you may only be able to fit in one type of tanning bed.

The tanning experience is also different depending on whether a vertical or lay-down bed is used. A lay-down tanning bed is considered to be a more relaxing experience for your clients. This is also a more accessible option for an elderly clientele or those with mobility issues, as the ability to lay down puts less pressure on your ability to stand for extended periods of time. Nonetheless, a laydown sunbed is more likely to cause pressure points on clients’ shoulders and hips. What’s more, laydown beds’ acrylics are more likely to be damaged either by jewellery or the use of inappropriate products, if product use is not policed.

On the other hand, when using a vertical tanning unit (VTU), you do not touch the acrylics, meaning it is easier to move around, which some clients prefer, especially if they suffer with claustrophobia. VTUs also will not leave clientele with pressure points, making them ideal for an overall even tan.

Ideally, by providing both options, you will satisfy all of your clientele’s needs. However if limited to a single model, it really comes down to personal preference and the size of the space you have available for your equipment, as to what would be the best sunbed for your business model.

Each sunbed room must have access to an electrical supply within 1.5m of your sunbed.

Your electrical supply should be dependent on the number of beds you have, either single or 3 phase. A standard shop has a supply of 100 Amps (single phase), however a tanning bed will use between 40 and 50 Amps to function.This would mean that unless you have one sunbed, 3 phase is necessary for your salon to run. Although it may be possible to run two sunbeds using a single phase supply, this will limit your ability to provide other services, as electricity must cover everything from lighting and till function, to hairdryers and music. Therefore a 3 phase supply provides more flexibility. 3 phase offers 3 lots of 100 Amps to use, therefore meaning up to 6 tanning beds could run alongside your lights, till etc.

Due to a sunbed’s high wattage, the cabling and sockets will also need changing by an electrician to withstand the electrical power. As a sunbed uses roughly 40-50 amps, if it were to be plugged into a conventional electrical socket, it would blow the fuse, as these sockets are unable to provide enough power safely. Therefore when the electrical supplies are provided in each tanning room, isolators, electrical supply and heavy duty power sockets must be taken into consideration.

This would be totally dependent on the equipment you decide is best for your sunbed. The space you dedicate to your new sunbeds will really make a difference to the model you are able to house. We recommend that the minimum room size for a laydown sunbed is 2500mm x 2200mm-Just as your clients will need space to undress before using your sunbed, engineers will also need extra space when carrying out repairs. F

or a vertical sunbed we recommended a minimum room space of 1500mm x 2200mm with a minimum ceiling height of 2500mm. These dimensions will allow room for a tanning unit, token box, the electrical supply behind the bed and room for your door to open easily.

It should also be noted that the smaller the room, the warmer it shall become and the more power the ventilation shall need in order to extract the heat outside.

Our friendly and experienced engineers travel all over the UK to deliver, install, repair and retube your sunbeds. No matter your location, our team will be happy to help!