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A Guide To Tanning Bed Bulbs

July 26th, 2010

Tanning bed bulbs and the tanning bed itself were invented in the late 1970′s by Friedrich Wolff, a German inventor.

Tanning beds have quite a bad reputation these days as our knowledge of the damaging effects of UV light increase and the debate as to whether tanning beds are safer than the sun itself rages on.

Health care professionals argue  that both forms of exposure are equally as bad for the human skin.  It is likely that this opinion is outdated because, with the progress of technology, there is now a very strong case that the tanning bed bulb is safer than the sun itself.

Modern tanning bed lamps release 40% less UVB light than the sun. UVB are the most dangerous rays, with a much shorter wavelength than their cousin – UVA. UVB rays only affect the skins surface and are the main culprit responsible for sun burn. UVA rays meanwhile, have longer wavelengths and sink deeper into the skin, stimulating melanin production (responsible for skin color pigment) thus giving our skin a nice golden tan.

Tanning salon owners will argue that it is much safer to get your ‘fix’ of tanning in a controlled environment which will deliver predictable results rather than baking yourself under the sun for hours upon hours hoping to catch some color. There is also a wide variety of indoor tanning lotion on the market which helps to further enhance the effectiveness of the UVB light in the tanning beds, creating better tans in less time – thus meaning the person needs to spend less time in the tanning beds overall.

About The Bulbs Themselves.

-Tanning industry professionals generally agree that there are two main types of tanning lights – tanning ‘bulbs’ and tanning ‘lamps’.

-The ‘bulbs’ are known as high pressure units and are more powerful than ‘lamps’, low pressure units. They use an electrical ballast to create power and are basically high power plasma lamps, like neon signs.

-The lifespan of tanning bed bulbs in general is 300-1000 hours.

-The UV bulbs come in other shapes which have medical uses for the likes of eczema and psoriasis. They are also used in the production of violins, guitars, cellos etc to age the wood.

Despite these positive facts, tanning bed bulbs still have a lot of stigma attached to them by the media and it is unlikely that this will go away in the near future as the cases of skin cancer and tanning bed use rise in tandem.

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Outdoor Lighting: Feel Safe and Secure

July 21st, 2010

Outdoor lighting can help you feel safe and secured.  Since bad guys and burglars can keep away from your house because they will be scared because people will possibly see them.  These lights can make your home looks beautiful and at the same time, it can also be your weapons for the bad guys.  The first thing you need to do is to decide on what kind of lights that you want and is perfect for you.  You need to consider on how you will utilize them so that you will be able to choose the right lighting systems for your house.  There are many lights to choose from.  It is up to you on what you think the best combinations of bulbs is perfect and suits your home.  If you want to be more secured and safe, the perfect light for you is the modern flood lights with halogen bulbs.  It can give you a better home lighting system that can scare away the burglars.  The path lights are one of the most common uses of outdoor lighting.  This creates a guide on both sides of a path or walkway and your driveway.  It can also be a safety measures with visitors that walk the illuminated areas.

Before you decide on what lights you should purchase and install, make sure it match with the style and the types of lamps that are lit.  However, most people find choosing the right kind of lights quite difficult.  You can do a research on the internet on what lights that suits you and also you can ask your friends or neighbors that also uses outdoor lights for some advice.  They are also available in various colors and patterns.

Most of these lights are either four or seven watts.  You can ask a specialist to choose the correct transformer and may suggest that you buy one that the extra power you need if you decide to extend your lights to add later.

These lights are also used for deck, landscapes, patio, garden lights, etc.  They are very useful to illuminate your backyard.  With this, you can enjoy during the night hours.  Proper selections of lighting products are essential to make garden or outdoor space beautiful.  It can also help you for your social interactions such as fountains and other parts of your yard and it is useful for special events.

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New liposuction procedures – a short guide

July 19th, 2010

It is becoming increasingly common for people to undergo liposuction treatment. In fact, there is liposuction in Brisbane, London, Malaysia and in almost every developed city. Currently, the number of recent liposuction techniques is quite numerous. These techniques have been established to enhance on the current approaches. However, due to the similarities between the different choices, some might do not how each of them work. Hence, the article below attempt to make clear the variations between the more popular liposuction procedures.

Begin we commence, it is good to know that most of these new techniques use a wetting solution. This is done so that the extraction process can be easier. The way the melting process is conducted is where the main differences lies between the various techniques.

Among the many techniques, laser liposuction is one of the more popular choice. It uses a minuscule cannula that carries a laser device for the softening of the fats before the fat extraction. The merit of laser is its precision that will lead to less chances of the patients suffering from burns. However, the heat from the laser might cause some internal burns if the surgeon is not capable of handling a laser surgery.

Another new technique that has been introduced is the slim lipo. Slim stands for specific laser induced melting and is based on five years of research. The benefit of slim lipo over traditional laser lipo is a more flexible laser optic that can emit a wider area of laser energy. The wider laser area means that the power of the laser can be lowered, which in turn narrows the likelihood of internal burns.

Besides laser based lipo, there is also the newly introduced water lipo. It uses a high pressure water jet to liquify the fats before the fat extraction. Relative to laser lipo, water lipo is not likely to cause any heat related internal injuries. This is because the procedure stays away from heat energy and leverages only the kinetic force from the water. However, the downside is that there is little proof on its effectiveness

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