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Many people wish they could lie out in the sun for hours every day to achieve the golden brown tan associated with health, vitality, and youth. The problem with this is that few of these people have the free time to do it on a consistent basis. Some of these people will not approach it safely, which can result in overexposure to excessive UV radiation. This causes the ultraviolet rays to break down the elastin and collagen under the skin, leading to premature aging.

Luckily, you can enjoy a tan without the need to spend hours laying out in the sun and without damage from excessive exposure to UV light with a residential tanning bed. This article describes the three types of tanning beds for sale, details a few important features to look for, and discusses the decision to buy new models versus purchasing used models.

Conventional Equipment

Common to most salons, these are those long, horizontal capsule like units that are lined with tubular bulbs. You climb inside and lie down to use them. Conventional machines typically use bulbs that emit both UVA and UVB light. UVA light is what gives you a tan and UVB light encourages the formation of Vitamin D and can lead to sunburn.

When you’re out looking for tanning beds for sale, keep in mind that this type of residential tanning bed has recently received many technological advances, improving them dramatically. Tanners using these conventional systems do enjoy and beautiful skin tone, however, they should use precautions so they don’t suffer a burn from overexposure to UVB light.

UVA Machines

Also known as “high-pressure systems,” UVA style equipment use quartz lamps that pressurize gases at a higher level than the fluorescent bulbs used in conventional systems. An important benefit of high-pressure UVA styles is that they filter out most of the UVB light, significantly reducing the chance of sunburn. Many newer models also filter a portion of the UVA light, allowing you to enjoy a safe tan that lasts a longer time.

When looking for UVA tanning beds for sale, keep in mind that the prices for these systems are quite a bit higher than the prices for conventional styles, usually running into the thousands of dollars.

Vertical Systems

One of the hottest new styles, vertical systems allow you to stand while you tan. These systems are a popular residential tanning bed for a number of reasons. First, you can rotate freely, providing you with an even tan. Second, since your body never touches the system as with conventional machines, parts of your body are not restricted from receiving a tan. Third, they take up less space than their horizontal counterparts do. These are more expensive than other types of units, but they provide definite benefits.

Buying Used Or New

You can save some money if you buy used tanning beds for sale, however, it can be risky. First, you may inherit an electrical problem that can be costly to repair, erasing the money you saved by purchasing a used system. Second, you don’t get any kind of warranty with a used residential tanning bed. This means you are out of luck if it fails and you will have to pay for replacing any parts or making any repairs. If you do decide to purchase a used tanning bed for sale, make sure you include the cost of new bulbs in your budget. Most used systems have old bulbs that have outlived their most efficient first 200 hours of use.

Many online retailers offer new tanning beds for sale at a reasonable price. They can be competitive in their pricing because they operate their store online and don’t have the high costs of operating a physical storefront location. Many of these online retailers even offer financing options and if you purchase a new residential tanning bed, you have the peace of mind of knowing you have a warranty and are covered in the event something goes wrong.