Lights for spray tanning booth???

[MichaellaSophia]

Hi,
Ive just purchased a spray tanning booth the rep said you could get little lights that clip in inside the booth to make it easier to see . I just wondered if anyone knows where i can get these or what sort of light to use in there ???????
Thanks xxx

 

[SunSpray]

Hi, if you email Jeremy at L. E. Electrical, they've got really good clip-on lights for £10 + delivery : [email protected]

 

[Ruth Mills]

I'm guessing LED lights would be an excellent choice for this - very low energy and they give out hardly any heat either, so should be safe for an enclosed space... also no chance of your client getting burned from accidentally touching them, as might happen with halogen lamps that aren't properly shielded...

 

[steve@nouvatan]

i use the clip on lights from the daylight company there a little more expensive but they dont cast shadows as much as normal lamps do and make it easier to see your guide colour when spraying we used to stock them but
they are now available from amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/B001769P1

 

[steve@nouvatan]

the link doesnt work sorry but they are called (full spectrum clip on lights) available from amazon for 27 quid inc delivery
i definitely recommend them they give a daylight glow in your booth less shadows and have a light shield so they dont dazzle the therapist
its one of those things where i would spend a few quid extra as good lighting is so important for good results

 

[number1kitty]

Make sure what you do buy is not heavy. Plastic is a better option. Ensure that you take your roof off your tent otherwise it will be a fire hazard. I use two when on location to flood as much light in the tent as possible when working in poorly lit hotel rooms.

Kate

 

[angelina221]

I don't think it matters about the weight if she wants them for a booth-lol.
Can't see her carting a booth about :lol:

 

[Nailcraft]

Hi there,

Sienna X Supply the perfect clip on lights, contact them x

 

[collin]

Tea lights from Ikea and all good hardware stores work a treat and create a good atmosphere to boot.

But do carry about a fire extinguisher with you just in case :lol::hug:

 

[collin]

Can't see her carting a booth about :lol:

Maybe its got wheels :lol:

 

[number1kitty]

Maybe its got wheels :lol:

Well it will have wheels when its in her car! As I read from her previous posts shes a Mobile Therapist. She didnt want to spend more than £250 and went with Vani-T.

As I am aware the pop up tents or booths as some people call them to prevent certain companies having a hissy fit, are the most common sold, unlike there sturdier and more expensive counterparts that you can use mobile or static in a salon. And the only other kind of booth is the automatic type which a) already has lights and b) would not be bought for £250!!! I also think if she had the automatic booth she wouldnt have training!

Obviously I got the wrong end of the stick!

 

[Ruth Mills]

Well it will have wheels when its in her car! As I read from her previous posts shes a Mobile Therapist. She didnt want to spend more than £250 and went with Vani-T.

As I am aware the pop up tents or booths as some people call them to prevent certain companies having a hissy fit, are the most common sold, unlike there sturdier and more expensive counterparts that you can use mobile or static in a salon. And the only other kind of booth is the automatic type which a) already has lights and b) would not be bought for £250!!! I also think if she had the automatic booth she wouldnt have training!

Obviously I got the wrong end of the stick!

I'd definitely go for LED lighting if it's for in a pop-up tent then! So much safer, as the much reduced heat output compared with halogen should virtually eliminate any fire risk...

What sort of bulb do the clip-on lights mentioned use incidentally? As there may well be an LED equivalent; you can certainly get them for GU50 mains voltage, MR16 and MR11 low voltage spotlight bulbs, and G4 low voltage capsule bulbs...

Just be sure you check the lumen output, as the expensive bulbs tend to kick out a lot more light than the cheap ones...
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[collin]

Well it will have wheels when its in her car! As I read from her previous posts shes a Mobile Therapist. She didnt want to spend more than £250 and went with Vani-T.

As I am aware the pop up tents or booths as some people call them to prevent certain companies having a hissy fit, are the most common sold, unlike there sturdier and more expensive counterparts that you can use mobile or static in a salon. And the only other kind of booth is the automatic type which a) already has lights and b) would not be bought for £250!!! I also think if she had the automatic booth she wouldnt have training!

Obviously I got the wrong end of the stick!

lol happens to all of us :hug:

You watch..some bright sparks will patent an automated booth weighing in at half a ton with wheels from a shopping trolley cart and a tow hitch from a caravan and start producing them :lol::hug:

 

[Ruth Mills]

As an aside, the "warm white" LED lights will probably be better than "cool white" as they have a yellow rather than a blue tinge to the light (technically speaking more yellow light in the output spectrum) - so should therefore be better at discerning the tan's guide colour.
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[collin]

As an aside, the "warm white" LED lights will probably be better than "cool white" as they have a yellow rather than a blue tinge to the light (technically speaking more yellow light in the output spectrum) - so should therefore be better at discerning the tan's guide colour.
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If at all possible always try and use lamps with "natural daylight" bulbs..the nearest colour rendering you will get to...well..erm...natural daylight :hug:

 

[Ruth Mills]

If at all possible always try and use lamps with "natural daylight" bulbs..the nearest colour rendering you will get to...well..erm...natural daylight :hug:

I guess I stand corrected there, Collin

From what you are saying, "cool white" would probably work better then, as these bulbs have a CCT (correlated colour temperature) of around 5500-6500K (Kelvin) which is more akin to natural daylight. Although I have found the cool white bulbs somewhat lacking at the red end of the spectrum.

Whereas the warm white bulbs tend to have a CCT of around 2700-3500K which results in a much warmer, yellower colour.

The cool white bulbs are more energy efficient though, giving more lumens per watt, owing to the way that "white" LEDs work (warm white bulbs will have more phosphor present to convert more of the blue light into yellow light)...
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[number1kitty]

I guess I stand corrected there, Collin

From what you are saying, "cool white" would probably work better then, as these bulbs have a CCT (correlated colour temperature) of around 5500-6500K (Kelvin) which is more akin to natural daylight. Although I have found the cool white bulbs somewhat lacking at the red end of the spectrum.

Whereas the warm white bulbs tend to have a CCT of around 2700-3500K which results in a much warmer, yellower colour.

The cool white bulbs are more energy efficient though, giving more lumens per watt, owing to the way that "white" LEDs work (warm white bulbs will have more phosphor present to convert more of the blue light into yellow light)...
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:lol: I think I speak on behalf on most people here - Ruth dear - you lost me at LED lol!!! This is what put me off doing photography!!!

Whatever happened to a good old regular bulb :green:!

 

[Ruth Mills]

:lol: I think I speak on behalf on most people here - Ruth dear - you lost me at LED lol!!! This is what put me off doing photography!!!

Whatever happened to a good old regular bulb :green:!

Sorry!!! LED = Light Emitting Diode. Same sort of thing as what is used as the "flashing lights" on various tech equipment, but giving off white light and at much higher power.

Main advantages being very low electricity consumption and very low heat output. So uses less electricity and doesn't get very hot at all. So much safer in terms of not setting your tanning tent on fire and not burning your clients lol...
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[collin]

I guess I stand corrected there, Collin

From what you are saying, "cool white" would probably work better then, as these bulbs have a CCT (correlated colour temperature) of around 5500-6500K (Kelvin) which is more akin to natural daylight. Although I have found the cool white bulbs somewhat lacking at the red end of the spectrum.

Whereas the warm white bulbs tend to have a CCT of around 2700-3500K which results in a much warmer, yellower colour.

The cool white bulbs are more energy efficient though, giving more lumens per watt, owing to the way that "white" LEDs work (warm white bulbs will have more phosphor present to convert more of the blue light into yellow light)...
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Lol Ruth your far from wrong :hug:

A butcher will use lamps in his display cabinate that picks out and enhances the red colour spectrum which enhances the colour of the meat on display...except for chicken of course which doesnt look good with this type of lighting :lol:

The thing is here were talking about lighting a spray tan cubicle(not an automated one with lighting already in situe lol) and not micro surgery where a high degree of clarity is definitely needed :lol: .

Most forms of lighting will be more effective than none at all...best to try and avoid lamps that give high temperature output as this is potentially hazardous..also make sure the lamp lead is safely tucked out of harms way...dint want a therapist tripping over it with half a litre spray tan solution in her hand

There are many specialist lamps available on the market and the problem is that the more specialist you become the more expensive they become

 

[Ruth Mills]

Lol Ruth your far from wrong :hug:

A butcher will use lamps in his display cabinate that picks out and enhances the red colour spectrum which enhances the colour of the meat on display...except for chicken of course which doesnt look good with this type of lighting :lol:

The thing is here were talking about lighting a spray tan cubicle(not an automated one with lighting already in situe lol) and not micro surgery where a high degree of clarity is definitely needed :lol: .

Most forms of lighting will be more effective than none at all...best to try and avoid lamps that give high temperature output as this is potentially hazardous..also make sure the lamp lead is safely tucked out of harms way...dint want a therapist tripping over it with half a litre spray tan solution in her hand

There are many specialist lamps available on the market and the problem is that the more specialist you become the more expensive they become

Ah Collin, your favourite shop (B&Q) sell LED bulbs (GU50 mains voltage though) - think it was around £8.99 for a pack of 2 at last count - a couple of those would probably be adequate for lighting a tanning tent. And they give off virtually no heat at all. You can touch them when they are running and they don't feel hot at all.

Although from a safety point of view, I'd be happier using low voltage bulbs, just in case the spray from the tan causes any nasty arcing or short circuits (unlikely but possible - could be avoided by using a mains voltage fitting with an appropriate "IP" safety rating for use in bathrooms)...
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