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TanCan · 10th November 2005, 07:18 PM

Is anyone using these lamps if so do you like them?

Ed Staskus · 5th December 2005, 11:54 AM

You would be better off upgrading to Light Sources.

SunShop · 5th December 2005, 01:29 PM

I have been using Radiance F-73 7000 for a couple of years now. I am very pleased with the results for the majority of the lamps. I have had sets of lamps reach the 1000-1200 hour plateau while still kicking butt on the meter. On the other hand, I have put in new lamps which never got within seven or eight points of the old lamps with 1200 hours on them. I really cannot complain too much because my distributor stood behind them but I was still out the time of replacing the lamps a 2nd time. I am sure you do this but, I check my lamps every Saturday with a UVA+B meter and then log it in a notebook along with the hours and dates. This is the only way you can keep up with performance. I am always surprised to hear that some owners replace lamps at the beginning of the season and never check them until next spring. NOT SMART!

Ed Staskus · 6th December 2005, 03:56 PM

You definitely treat your lamps and beds right! Try LSI sometime. They are cutting edge compared to Radiance.

SunShop · 6th December 2005, 05:50 PM

You will have to inform me on what LSI is. I have had such good luck with Radiance Plus lamps that I have not kept up with new arrivals. The LS could mean Light Source but I am not sure. It would have to be one bad mamba-jahamba if it beats Radiance as far as color and life are concerned. Thanks, Reed

Ed Staskus · 7th December 2005, 01:06 PM

Right, Light Sources. They used to manufacture the Radiance lamps. Voltarc makes them now. Voltarc is a good lamp, but LSI is better.

bsmart1 · 18th December 2005, 02:23 AM

I've used Radiance and LSI Midday Sun lamps in the past. I think the Radiance lamps I used WERE made by LSI, and they performed really well. I was extremely happy with them. I have not used Radiance in a couple of years, so I can't speak for them now, but if you are metering them and getting 1000 hours out of them, LSI ain't gonna beat that.

TanCan · 21st December 2005, 02:00 PM

Ed - I am actually using Beach Sun right now but several have told me that the Radiance is a little stronger than the Beach Sun. I am trying to find something with a little more kick.

Sarge · 17th February 2006, 04:25 PM

Go with the Radiance 9000, that will give you some kick.

lampman · 3rd March 2006, 03:38 PM

The panther has the most "kick" I have ever seen in a non reflector lamp, the next down the list is the Advantage max from philips, then the light source 8.5% equator sun the the radiance however the light sources lamp will outlast the voltarc made lamp. The panther dies quickly

Soo · 3rd March 2006, 08:30 PM

It's a good thing there are so many of us...as we all have our own opinions and don't just settle for one...LOL...I couldn't wait till the day my Radiance lamps turned 600 hours...thats when I normally change all my lamps...We have never had as many complaints as we did with those lamps...Wasn't the lotion.... it was the lamps...but to each their own...

We are back to Velocity Plus and vk90.... Have a great weekend.. Soo

Crystal Sun · 4th March 2006, 02:41 PM

I spent a lot of money on Panther lamps to have them burn out one by one two months after I had them and because it was after 30 days I ate the cost. Panther couldn't stand a chance next to Radiance 9000. Trust me though, tan in it first so you can tell your clients how screamin strong they are - you could really hurt someone if they weren't ready for it. They just can't be beat. I have had distys trying to talk me into others and I try them and they just don't compare. Radiance is THE BEST and they last forever!! The only thing that concerns me is that I understand they were bought out. I don't know if that will change the bulb manufacturing process at all and if the old manufacturer will use the Radiance specs making the same bulb under a new name.

Crystal Sun · 4th March 2006, 02:43 PM

Soo-which Radiance bulbs did you have?

10th November 2005, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
TanCan All Star Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 110	Radiance 100W Lamps Is anyone using these lamps if so do you like them?

5th December 2005, 01:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
SunShop SunShop Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SouthEast Posts: 118	Good lamps but make sure and check them! I have been using Radiance F-73 7000 for a couple of years now. I am very pleased with the results for the majority of the lamps. I have had sets of lamps reach the 1000-1200 hour plateau while still kicking butt on the meter. On the other hand, I have put in new lamps which never got within seven or eight points of the old lamps with 1200 hours on them. I really cannot complain too much because my distributor stood behind them but I was still out the time of replacing the lamps a 2nd time. I am sure you do this but, I check my lamps every Saturday with a UVA+B meter and then log it in a notebook along with the hours and dates. This is the only way you can keep up with performance. I am always surprised to hear that some owners replace lamps at the beginning of the season and never check them until next spring. NOT SMART!

6th December 2005, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
SunShop SunShop Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SouthEast Posts: 118	Lsi? You will have to inform me on what LSI is. I have had such good luck with Radiance Plus lamps that I have not kept up with new arrivals. The LS could mean Light Source but I am not sure. It would have to be one bad mamba-jahamba if it beats Radiance as far as color and life are concerned. Thanks, Reed

21st December 2005, 02:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
TanCan All Star Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 110	Radiance Lamps Ed - I am actually using Beach Sun right now but several have told me that the Radiance is a little stronger than the Beach Sun. I am trying to find something with a little more kick.

3rd March 2006, 08:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Soo Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,547	It's a good thing there are so many of us...as we all have our own opinions and don't just settle for one...LOL...I couldn't wait till the day my Radiance lamps turned 600 hours...thats when I normally change all my lamps...We have never had as many complaints as we did with those lamps...Wasn't the lotion.... it was the lamps...but to each their own... We are back to Velocity Plus and vk90.... Have a great weekend.. Soo __________________ What Other Profession Does The Sun Shine Everyday?? Enjoy It !!

5th December 2005, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ed Staskus All Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 71	You would be better off upgrading to Light Sources.

6th December 2005, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ed Staskus All Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 71	You definitely treat your lamps and beds right! Try LSI sometime. They are cutting edge compared to Radiance.

7th December 2005, 01:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ed Staskus All Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 71	Right, Light Sources. They used to manufacture the Radiance lamps. Voltarc makes them now. Voltarc is a good lamp, but LSI is better.

18th December 2005, 02:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
bsmart1 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 41	I've used Radiance and LSI Midday Sun lamps in the past. I think the Radiance lamps I used WERE made by LSI, and they performed really well. I was extremely happy with them. I have not used Radiance in a couple of years, so I can't speak for them now, but if you are metering them and getting 1000 hours out of them, LSI ain't gonna beat that.

17th February 2006, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sarge All Star Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mi Posts: 111	Go with the Radiance 9000, that will give you some kick.

3rd March 2006, 03:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
lampman All Star Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: atlanta Posts: 90	The panther has the most "kick" I have ever seen in a non reflector lamp, the next down the list is the Advantage max from philips, then the light source 8.5% equator sun the the radiance however the light sources lamp will outlast the voltarc made lamp. The panther dies quickly

4th March 2006, 02:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Crystal Sun All Star Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 183	I spent a lot of money on Panther lamps to have them burn out one by one two months after I had them and because it was after 30 days I ate the cost. Panther couldn't stand a chance next to Radiance 9000. Trust me though, tan in it first so you can tell your clients how screamin strong they are - you could really hurt someone if they weren't ready for it. They just can't be beat. I have had distys trying to talk me into others and I try them and they just don't compare. Radiance is THE BEST and they last forever!! The only thing that concerns me is that I understand they were bought out. I don't know if that will change the bulb manufacturing process at all and if the old manufacturer will use the Radiance specs making the same bulb under a new name.

4th March 2006, 02:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Crystal Sun All Star Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 183	Soo-which Radiance bulbs did you have?

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