Philips Lamps - TanToday

atouchofgold · 19th May 2005, 09:50 AM

Wondering if anyone esle has had problems with Philips lamps?

I relamped my three salons with Philips Cleo 100w and 100w R lamps. At about 250-300 hours they started burning out. Philips claims that it is a problem with the balasts, but that they are redesigning their lamps. Makes me wonder that if it is a problem with the balasts, then why are they redesigning their lamps? I have never had this problem with any other lamps. I am currently trying to get them to replace the lamps, but have had no real luck as of yet (geting the ole run around). They also told me that they should last 400 hrs. Doesn't seem like enough hours. Pretty embarassing when I'm having to change 6-10 lamps a day in each salon.

John · 19th May 2005, 10:15 AM

Which Philips lamps are you using?

Performance, Professional, Swift, Advantage?

What beds do you currently have?

Midsun · 19th May 2005, 07:03 PM

Did you replace the starters?

ginger2tan · 19th May 2005, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by atouchofgold

Wondering if anyone esle has had problems with Philips lamps?

I relamped my three salons with Philips Cleo 100w and 100w R lamps. At about 250-300 hours they started burning out. Philips claims that it is a problem with the balasts, but that they are redesigning their lamps. Makes me wonder that if it is a problem with the balasts, then why are they redesigning their lamps? I have never had this problem with any other lamps. I am currently trying to get them to replace the lamps, but have had no real luck as of yet (geting the ole run around). They also told me that they should last 400 hrs. Doesn't seem like enough hours. Pretty embarassing when I'm having to change 6-10 lamps a day in each salon.

Having a problem as well with the Advantage XTR (160 watt) less than 100hours in my stand up RDC bulbs and about three inches at the bottom completely black, just sent one back to have it tested bulbs only 3months old... Also having a problem with Swift XTR (160 watt) 5months old and not tanning well have to put customers in longer (so much for a 15min bulb

distinctivetan · 27th May 2005, 12:25 PM

I have been having issues for most of this season with several different types of Phillips lamps. Either burn out, didn't start, or premature output degridation.
The price is right, but I don't know if their quality control is very good.

Dragonfly · 31st May 2005, 06:50 PM

I had a bad time with the Philips Advnatage 160 lamps in my stand up. Early burn outs. Really a shame.

Philips has been making lamps for decades. Usually one gets better with experience. Fortunately, there are other lamp manufacturers that you can rely on.

RR@TT · 3rd June 2005, 02:18 AM

I see I wasn't the only one having problems with the Philips Advnatage 160 lamps burning out. Glad I read this post!

19th May 2005, 09:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
atouchofgold All Star Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 112	Philips Lamps Wondering if anyone esle has had problems with Philips lamps? I relamped my three salons with Philips Cleo 100w and 100w R lamps. At about 250-300 hours they started burning out. Philips claims that it is a problem with the balasts, but that they are redesigning their lamps. Makes me wonder that if it is a problem with the balasts, then why are they redesigning their lamps? I have never had this problem with any other lamps. I am currently trying to get them to replace the lamps, but have had no real luck as of yet (geting the ole run around). They also told me that they should last 400 hrs. Doesn't seem like enough hours. Pretty embarassing when I'm having to change 6-10 lamps a day in each salon.

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RR@TT Isiah:45 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 201	Salon Owner I see I wasn't the only one having problems with the Philips Advnatage 160 lamps burning out. Glad I read this post!

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19th May 2005, 10:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
John Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,895	Which Philips lamps are you using? Performance, Professional, Swift, Advantage? What beds do you currently have?

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Midsun Rookie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4	Did you replace the starters?

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distinctivetan Rookie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 15	I have been having issues for most of this season with several different types of Phillips lamps. Either burn out, didn't start, or premature output degridation. The price is right, but I don't know if their quality control is very good.

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Dragonfly Rookie Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	I had a bad time with the Philips Advnatage 160 lamps in my stand up. Early burn outs. Really a shame. Philips has been making lamps for decades. Usually one gets better with experience. Fortunately, there are other lamp manufacturers that you can rely on.