RDC/Bi-pin conversion

[Ziti]

My base units use RDC lamps. I have home tanners asking to purchase my used lamps all the time. Problem is, most home units have bi-pin. Could the RDC adapter be taken off to expose the bi-pin, and work in those beds?
Would an F-72 convert to an F-71? grasping, I know.

[nebtans]

Ziti,

You CAN remove the RDC adapters.

However, most RDC lamps are VHO or better. MAny are F73 or F74.

Most home tanning/ base beds are F71 Bipin. Sorry but there is no way to reduce the lamp length. You CAN make em longer with adapters, but the cost would not likely be justified.

Short answer. VHOR F72, F73, etc. Will not go in F71Bipin unit.

sorry to give bad news.

[John]

an F72 RDC lamp is also slightly shorter than an F71 Bipin lamp.
An F73 RDC will be too long if you take the RDC offs.

[Ziti]

Thanks for the input. I know I was grasping for a cheap buck. LOL But honestly I could sell my lamps to home tanners for $5 each and they still would get great color. I change every 4-500 hours. Good for them, good for me. But guess not, if they won't fit