Tanning Lamps Troubleshooting fluorescent lamps. Question- Why are my lamps flickering, blinking or glowing on the ends of the lamp? Answer- Your starters need to be replaced. Question- What causes swirling? Answer- Swirling is caused by minute impurities within the lamp, which can be eliminated by cycling the bed on and off a few times. Question- Does holes in the phosphor coating effect the lamp performance? Answer- Holes in the phosphor coating is a rare cosmetic defect, and have no effect on a lamp’s ability to tan. Question- What preventive maintenance should I do to get the maximum out of my tanning lamps? Answer- Open bed completely and vacuum out thoroughly. Proper air flow throughout is essential to good lamp performance. Clean your lamps and reflectors on a regular basis. Make sure your lamps are seated properly in their sockets.

Lamp Lengths from Metal Cap to Cap — F71 is 69 3/8″, F72 is 69 1/8″, F73 is 70 1/8″