anyone having problems with 4 bend acylics? - TanToday

W&L2002 · 6th December 2005, 06:49 AM

I have the hardest time with 4 bend acylics, wanting to break after a VERY short time of use. I have upgraded the acylics, they don't seem to last as long either. Is there a solution to premature breakage? It's very aggravating, because the cost is very high.

Soo · 12th December 2005, 04:03 PM

I need a 1 bend and another one with a curve and they want 3 arms and 6 legs for them...now c'mon...whats up with that???

I agree...I think they make them easy to break so we have to buy more..lol

Soo

bsmart1 · 18th December 2005, 01:18 AM

4 bends seem to be very susceptible to cracking. If the acrylic is too thin, it just won't take the heat and pressure very long. There is nothing the owner can do to avoid the breakage, its a matter of manufacturing and poor design. Only an increase in thickness can resolve the problem.

SUNNYDAYS · 18th December 2005, 11:50 AM

I always get the .225 thickness for my replacement acrylics. Also when possible if I have a problematic bed I add additional supports that can be purchased from Four Seasons.

6th December 2005, 06:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
W&L2002 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3	anyone having problems with 4 bend acylics? I have the hardest time with 4 bend acylics, wanting to break after a VERY short time of use. I have upgraded the acylics, they don't seem to last as long either. Is there a solution to premature breakage? It's very aggravating, because the cost is very high.

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Soo Hall of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,574	I need a 1 bend and another one with a curve and they want 3 arms and 6 legs for them...now c'mon...whats up with that??? I agree...I think they make them easy to break so we have to buy more..lol Soo __________________ What Other Profession Does The Sun Shine Everyday?? Enjoy It !!

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18th December 2005, 01:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
bsmart1 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 42	4 bends seem to be very susceptible to cracking. If the acrylic is too thin, it just won't take the heat and pressure very long. There is nothing the owner can do to avoid the breakage, its a matter of manufacturing and poor design. Only an increase in thickness can resolve the problem.

18th December 2005, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
SUNNYDAYS Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,794	I always get the .225 thickness for my replacement acrylics. Also when possible if I have a problematic bed I add additional supports that can be purchased from Four Seasons.