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A dryer outlet is only safe to use for one purpose: to power a dryer.
Obviously you can attempt to use it for something else, such as a tanning bed, but it is NOT SAFE to do it!
You could drive on the wrong side of the road but it is NOT SAFE to do it!
You could put your hand into a fire but it is NOT SAFE to do it!
In general the reasons for saying it is not safe to use something other than a dryer on a dryer outlet are all about being sure that the circuit you will use for the other appliance (in this case a tanning bed) has: * the right size of wires to carry the current the appliance takes and
* the right size of breakers on the main supply panel to protect the appliance - and the wiring to it - from catching fire if there is ever a malfunction. Tanning beds are quite different to dryers: people using them must be "in attendance" to them all the time they are in use! You have to be sure you wire them up correctly and safely to avoid there being any kind of risk of anyone getting electrocuted.
You also have to be sure that the supply circuit used is of the right kind to protect the house from a house fire. That can happen if there is a malfunction in the tanning bed but the circuit breakers on the main supply panel - or the wiring feeding it - are the wrong size. The circuit breakers on the main supply panel - and the wiring feeding the outlet for the tanning bed - must all be properly sized and correctly and safely installed. == == As you asked this question here, the best thing you can do to be able to use your tanning bed with no worries is to ask a licensed electrician for his advice. He can also quote you for installation of the correct type of outlet, wiring and breakers on the main supply panel to power your new tanning bed safely. <><><> For more information please see the Related Questions shown below. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS. If you do this work yourself, always turn off the power
at the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND
always use an electricians test meter having metal-tipped probes
(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)
to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized. == ==
What else can I help you with?
Can you plug a 120 Volt 30 Amp tanning bed into a 125 Volt 30 Amp outlet?
yes
How do you hook up 220 plug for a tanning bed?
Electricity should only be messed with by a professional. It is advised that a electrician is contacted to hook up the plug.
What is voltage for sun quest pro 24s tanning bed?
120V, but 20A, so not a regular outlet or wire.
Do you need to buy 110 volt or 220 volt tanning bed?
A 110 volt tanning bed will work well. However, a 220 volt tanning bed will operate much more efficiently because of the higher level of current.
240 volt down to 220 volt for tanning bed?
To convert 240 volts to 220 volts for a tanning bed, you can use a step-down transformer that reduces the voltage appropriately. It's essential to ensure that the transformer is rated for the power requirements of the tanning bed to prevent overheating and ensure safe operation. Additionally, check the tanning bed's specifications and electrical requirements to confirm compatibility with the reduced voltage. Always consult a qualified electrician for installation to ensure safety and compliance with electrical codes.
If you have a 220V tanning bed will it work with a 240V outlet?
Yes, it will work just fine. In the United States the voltage coming into homes and businesses is 240 volts but the term 220 volts is commonly used but they essentially mean the same thing.
What could cause tanning bed not to come on?
A tanning bed might not come on when there is a nuke or when the tanning bed is broken. lol
Using a buck boost transformer can you plug a 220 volt tanning bed into a 110 volt outlet?
The answer is YES provided the following: The buck boost Xformer is rated to provide the amperage required by the bed. The amperage rating should be on the electrical nameplate on the bed or inhte instruction manual. That you wire the secondary of the Xformer to the exact correct leads for the beds required voltage. (220V, 230V, etc.) Most bb Xformers do not come with a cord and "plug" to go into a 110V oulet, so you must also correctly wire a grounded plug and 3 conductor wire to the correct 110V primary leads of the Xformer. Best to have a qualified electrician do this, not a "wanna be" or handyman type. If miswired, the Xformer will "smoke" as soon as you plug it in and may damage the tanning bed! (And bb Xformers aren't cheap.) I'm sure tanning beds aren't either. Also understand, that when you take 110V and "boost" it to 220V, you are reducing the amperage by 50%. Therefore, if you're plugging into a 15 amp residentail circuit, you're only providing 7.5 amps which may not be enough to operate the bed. Ulimately, you're far better off to install a designated 20 amp, 220V circuit from the main panel to supply power to your tanning bed.
Can you replace a 110V hospital bed motor with 220V motor?
Yes, if you rewire the bed and rewire the plug on the wall to 220 volts.
What is the best way to clean a tanning bed?
Most tanning bed manufacturers offer a special cleaner to clean your tanning bed with. Spray it on, wipe down thoroughly, and make sure you get BOTH sides of the tanning bed.
Will tanning in a standup tanning bed harm the unborn baby?
No--tanning in a stand up bed is actually less harmful to a baby when you compare it to tanning in a lay down bed. Make sure to get a doctors consent before tanning in a bed while pregnant though.
Where can one purchase tanning bed parts?
Tanning bed parts can be found online quite easily. The following websites carry tanning beds and tanning bed parts: TANPARTS, Sunal Parts, Master Tanning, SUNCO Tanning, Amazon, and on eBay.
