What is the difference in Custom Series and Pro Series lamps?
SunMaster lamps come in two basic Series: Custom and Pro. The main difference is the rated lamp life. Generally, the Custom Series lamps (like the Custom Bronzer and Custom Plus) are rated for 800 hours, while the Face and Body lamps are actually rated for just over 1000. The Pro Plus, Pro Bronzer and Pro Twister are rated for over 1200 hours. The quality is the same for both lamps: 100% premium. The main advantage is that home tanning bed owners can choose the Custom Series, which cost less, and get the exact same results. Salon owners, however, need the longer life that the Pro Series offers because the beds are used many times per day. The Pro Series generally cost $2 more for the same UVB ratio, but offer up to 50% more life, so they actually cost significantly LESS to operate. Which lamps is best for you depends on how much use they get. The average home tanning bed can get 3 to 5 years out of a set of 800 hour lamps, but if your home bed is used a few times per day, then the Pro