Did I make a mistake? - TanToday - Helping Salon Owners, One At A Time, Since 2000!

jmtan · 10th May 2008, 08:01 AM

I have always been able to sell my level 2 (UWE Tropical) on the basis that it "won't burn" or that it has "minimal UVB" etc.. Well yesterday I installed Voltarc PWR 15 lamps. I tanned in them myself and fried. I have never ever burned in my Tropical .....through 3 lamp changes.

Then I realized I am taking Zithromax (antibiotic) and that probably caused my reaction....however....I am still concerned about that lamp. Any experince with these lamps anyone can share??

RobertK · 10th May 2008, 08:16 AM

What lamps were you using orior to the Voltarcs?

jmtan · 10th May 2008, 08:20 AM

LSI Signature Series.

Bronzer · 10th May 2008, 08:38 AM

And you switched "WHY?"

Bronzer · 10th May 2008, 08:41 AM

And you changed "WHY?"

jmtan · 10th May 2008, 08:45 AM

It was a recommendation. I realize now that he probably couldn't sell me the LSI lamps.

I will say that I am happy with my Voltarc GTX in my Sundash 232s. But UVB is what my fry baby customers live for.

RobertK · 10th May 2008, 09:26 AM

Yea why??

Ok enough about the bad decision. The Voltarcs have a bunch more B in them.

Sig Series HOR run about 3%.

jmtan · 10th May 2008, 03:53 PM

Huh, that's funny because I specifically asked for minimal UVB.

Crap.

Bronzer · 11th May 2008, 07:28 AM

Not really. Today most of your lamp salesman will sell you anything so they can make money today. That you won't buy from them again, doesn't seem to matter. Notice I did say most...not all.

Glowtanning530 · 11th May 2008, 08:02 AM

Zithromax will make you more sensitive as well. I burned on 6 min in my 12 min beds.

jmtan · 11th May 2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glowtanning530

Zithromax will make you more sensitive as well. I burned on 6 min in my 12 min beds.

Yes I am thinking it's a little bit of both. I will have to tan again next week when the antibiotics are out of my system. Thanks Tiff

Kathe · 12th May 2008, 06:34 PM

Hmmm...wonder if the detox is doing anything to contribute to this???

love sun · 12th May 2008, 06:38 PM

She shouldn't be doing a detox on Antibiotics, should she?

SandiGirl · 12th May 2008, 09:23 PM

She started the detox after the burn but not sure if she's still on them.

jmtan · 13th May 2008, 08:31 AM

I was taking Zithromax which I guess stays with you for 5 days after you finish the pack. I did not even think about the antibiotic vs detox thing. I was taking it for a mild walking pnumonia last week and I feel pretty good now so I am not worried........

jmtan · 13th May 2008, 08:33 AM

I started the detox on Friday and I tanned Friday afternoon. I am going to wait until next Friday (23rd) to tan on these lamps again. That will give me a whole week after the detox and 10 days after the Zithromax.

Drew · 13th May 2008, 10:44 AM

tropicals origianly came with vlr's , which were low uvb. But tropicals are just base beds...fry people!!!!

10th May 2008, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
jmtan Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 473	Did I make a mistake? I have always been able to sell my level 2 (UWE Tropical) on the basis that it "won't burn" or that it has "minimal UVB" etc.. Well yesterday I installed Voltarc PWR 15 lamps. I tanned in them myself and fried. I have never ever burned in my Tropical .....through 3 lamp changes. Then I realized I am taking Zithromax (antibiotic) and that probably caused my reaction....however....I am still concerned about that lamp. Any experince with these lamps anyone can share??

10th May 2008, 08:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
RobertK Still a Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 394	Re: Did I make a mistake? What lamps were you using orior to the Voltarcs?

10th May 2008, 08:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
jmtan Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 473	Re: Did I make a mistake? LSI Signature Series.

10th May 2008, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bronzer All Star Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 132	Re: Did I make a mistake? And you switched "WHY?"

10th May 2008, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bronzer All Star Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 132	Re: Did I make a mistake? And you changed "WHY?"

10th May 2008, 08:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
jmtan Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 473	Re: Did I make a mistake? It was a recommendation. I realize now that he probably couldn't sell me the LSI lamps. I will say that I am happy with my Voltarc GTX in my Sundash 232s. But UVB is what my fry baby customers live for.

10th May 2008, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
RobertK Still a Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 394	Re: Did I make a mistake? Yea why?? Ok enough about the bad decision. The Voltarcs have a bunch more B in them. Sig Series HOR run about 3%.

10th May 2008, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
jmtan Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 473	Re: Did I make a mistake? Huh, that's funny because I specifically asked for minimal UVB. Crap.

11th May 2008, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bronzer All Star Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 132	Re: Did I make a mistake? Not really. Today most of your lamp salesman will sell you anything so they can make money today. That you won't buy from them again, doesn't seem to matter. Notice I did say most...not all.

11th May 2008, 08:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Glowtanning530 Hall of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,889	Re: Did I make a mistake? Zithromax will make you more sensitive as well. I burned on 6 min in my 12 min beds. __________________ www.myspace.com/glowtanningco www.glowtanningco.com

12th May 2008, 06:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kathe Salon Owner/Arbonne VP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,575	Re: Did I make a mistake? Hmmm...wonder if the detox is doing anything to contribute to this??? __________________ Kathe Ray ITA member 248.890.6968 Arbonne products make a great add-on sale to any salon. Natural skin care, nutrition, weight loss, detox and much more!! Salon owner since 1994. Arbonne consultant since 1997. I can teach you how to make more money in your salon with Arbonne - call me today! For more info and great before & after pictures visit my website at http://www.infiniteabundance.us/salonowners.html

12th May 2008, 06:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
love sun All Star Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 127	Re: Did I make a mistake? She shouldn't be doing a detox on Antibiotics, should she?

12th May 2008, 09:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
SandiGirl Hall of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,776	Re: Did I make a mistake? She started the detox after the burn but not sure if she's still on them. __________________ ************************************************ *************** Grammar Tip of the Year - Apostrophes are for condensing and belonging...NOT pluralizing. SandiGirl ~ Changing tanning forums one apostrophe at a time.

13th May 2008, 08:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
jmtan Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 473	Re: Did I make a mistake? I was taking Zithromax which I guess stays with you for 5 days after you finish the pack. I did not even think about the antibiotic vs detox thing. I was taking it for a mild walking pnumonia last week and I feel pretty good now so I am not worried........

13th May 2008, 08:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
jmtan Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 473	Re: Did I make a mistake? I started the detox on Friday and I tanned Friday afternoon. I am going to wait until next Friday (23rd) to tan on these lamps again. That will give me a whole week after the detox and 10 days after the Zithromax.

13th May 2008, 10:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
Drew Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ca Posts: 2,682	Re: Did I make a mistake? tropicals origianly came with vlr's , which were low uvb. But tropicals are just base beds...fry people!!!!

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