The construction of the bed itself is a designer's choice. All of these components are purchased separately and assembled at home. The reason for this is that it is easier to adjust the distance between the bulbs and the tanner if the bed is vertical.įeatures A tanning bed is nothing more than a series of UVA bulbs connected to a circuit and ballast and mounted on a panel. For safety reasons, many homemade tanning beds are vertical instead of the traditional horizontal tanning bed found in most tanning salons. Size The size of the bed would be slightly larger than that of an average person standing, and most tanning beds are between 6 and 7 feet in length. Installing an additional 220-volt outlet is not difficult, but a licensed electrician should do the work.
The only 220-volt outlet in most households is where the dryer plugs in.
Alternatively, the tanning bed may require a 220-volt outlet, and the standard for households in North America is 120 volts. As a result, the tanning bed may need hardwiring to the house's electrical system, a process that requires a licensed electrician. The average outlet in a household can barely supply 1,000 watts through one outlet without blowing a circuit. This process is not necessarily easy and incorrect wiring can result in a short circuit, electrical fire or damaged bulbs.Ĭonsiderations Tanning beds require a high amount of power (up to 3,000 watts according to ). Due to the high power consumption of tanning beds, the bulbs must be correctly connected to a power ballast. When building a tanning bed it is better to err on the side of caution when adding bulbs. Using too many bulbs or bulbs with a high power output can result in severe burns and excess heat.
Warning The bulbs used in tanning beds are extremely powerful. Creating a tanning bed at home is possible but does require significant effort. In addition, The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has stated that UV tanning beds are carcinogenic to humans and are in its highest cancer risk category. It is much safer to purchase a pre-made tanning bed. A homemade tanning bed is not advised as slight miscalculations can result in serious health complications.
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