Matrix L28 DEC ROCKS!

[kookyguy]

I tanned in a new Matrix L28 DEC yesterday, and it is simply the best HP I have ever used.

[RobertK]

and it looks great! What was it like? More details....

[kookyguy]

Well I knew this bed was coming the Bay Area, so I haven't tanned in 7 weeks so I could see how a white cat would do without a tan.

The bed can be adjusted from 60% - 100% by the customer and each lamp can be set by the salon. ie you can set 1 lamp to 50% if you wanted to or just set the lower 2 banks of lamps to 80% to reduce heat on the acrylic.

I went the full 12 min at 100% on all lamps and I kept them at 100% the entire time to see if I would burn.

I did not burn and I have a nice brown color from just 1 tan. I am going to go back and try it a couple more times to how much color I will get from 3 tans over the course of 10 days.

[kpowr82]

Interesting, keep us posted. You looking to buy one of these from John?

[kookyguy]

I'm on the west coast, so if we buy one we would buy it from Tim McQuay.

[EliteMike]

so can this be thought of as a more efficient Magic?

[engfant]

I want one! Doesn't URI deal in these?

[kookyguy]

Yes John sells them on the east coast. Try this bed, It is bad ass. Looks easy to work on too.

[MicroSpa]

I am curious as well. Anyone tried the standup version, Matrix v28 and have any comments surrounding this model?

[kookyguy]

I have used an older Matrix V28, it wasn't the newer version.
The L28 I used has the DEC tech in it with electronic ballasts. I don't think the V28 has the DEC option.

The older Matrix V28 I used was meh.

[Natureboy]

Not trying to hi-jack but I have inside information that soon Magic's will have a glass option that makes it more aggressive then even mug 6. But nothing outrageous. And still keep the high UVA. I can't wait to try that out.

I would like to know if new Matrix's are putting out more UVA these days.

[John]

The DEC system is available in the L28, V19 & L18 Glammy.
The V19 with DEC is a pretty awesome standup, 10 min session, closer to the lamps than the V28 ER, awesome output.

There is a new Matrix L33 on the way also, a pissed off version.

The L28 DEC pulls only 56 amps 3PH on full output.
- Has less electrical componets, no ignitors, no capacitors, no heavy ballast.
- Complete Lamp adjustability
- No buck Boosters Needed, the DEC tech gives a constant steady output regardless of the voltage coming in.
- Lamps are more instant on, no need to wait 3 minutes for all to ignite.
- Less A/C needed as compared to similar HP machines.

[kookyguy]

No idea on the uva output. I didn't meter the bed as I only wanted to see if I could go the full 12 min and not burn.

I think we, as owners get too stuck on meter readings rather than results. This bed kicked ass, I am getter darker today and did not burn at the full time! Thats all a customer knows or cares about.

Iso is coming out with some new green filter glass, no idea what it will change.

[kpowr82]

Is it the color green, or enviro friendly "green".

Also, most of us care about meter readings, so if you could be a chum how's about taking your meter on your next visit? I'm really interested how the new reflectors perform.

[kpowr82]

Originally Posted by John

The DEC system is available in the L28, V19 & L18 Glammy.
The V19 with DEC is a pretty awesome standup, 10 min session, closer to the lamps than the V28 ER, awesome output.

There is a new Matrix L33 on the way also, a pissed off version.

The L28 DEC pulls only 56 amps 3PH on full output.
- Has less electrical componets, no ignitors, no capacitors, no heavy ballast.
- Complete Lamp adjustability
- No buck Boosters Needed, the DEC tech gives a constant steady output regardless of the voltage coming in.
- Lamps are more instant on, no need to wait 3 minutes for all to ignite.
- Less A/C needed as compared to similar HP machines.

John, is that bed still using the same Crackle Blue Glass?

[John]

Here are some pics I posted a while back.

5.0 meter readings taken by installer.

Pic 1 & 2 are face
pic 3 Bench
pic 4 Body
pic 5 at canopy acrylic

[John]

Green as in the color green, mirrored glass. Not sure what units this will be in.

The existing L28 DEC uses a newer style blue glass, not the old crinkley stuff.

[kpowr82]

^^ Then I pose this question to you sir. Can I get replacement glass for my L33 in Michigan? The same glass you use in the DEC units?

[MicroSpa]

Originally Posted by John

The DEC system is available in the L28, V19 & L18 Glammy.
The V19 with DEC is a pretty awesome standup, 10 min session, closer to the lamps than the V28 ER, awesome output.

There is a new Matrix L33 on the way also, a pissed off version.

The L28 DEC pulls only 56 amps 3PH on full output.
- Has less electrical componets, no ignitors, no capacitors, no heavy ballast.
- Complete Lamp adjustability
- No buck Boosters Needed, the DEC tech gives a constant steady output regardless of the voltage coming in.
- Lamps are more instant on, no need to wait 3 minutes for all to ignite.
- Less A/C needed as compared to similar HP machines.

John,

Why is the DEC not available in the stronger stand-up unit(V28ER)?

Can you explain why & how close the V19 compares to the L28?

Debating on adding an HP unit to our current line up now(Stand-up is only option due to room size) or waiting to expand and add the lay-down. I really like the look of this line.

Thanks for the help.

Chris

[John]

Most likely won't make much difference. The L28 DEC has the new ER Reflector & lamps, the whole system is what makes it better. (Better cooling also)

Attached is the new style reflector.