How to Wire a Tanning Bed

How to Wire a Tanning Bed
Written By
Jessica Saras
Jessica Saras
Published: Dec 31, 2008
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read
  1. Read the manual that came with your tanning bed to learn the voltage your new tanning bed uses. Most tanning beds are 120 or 220 volts.

  2. Determine whether your home's electrical outlet will handle the tanning bed. If your tanning bed runs on 120 volts, then chances are your tanning bed will work in a standard electrical outlet. Some larger tanning beds require 220 volts.

  3. Contact an electrician if your tanning bed uses 220 volts. In this case, you will need to have a new outlet installed.

  4. Locate an electrical outlet that can be used exclusively for the tanning bed. To prevent electrical overloads, it is best to have one outlet dedicated solely to your tanning bed.

  5. Consider installing a buck-booster to lower or raise the voltage used in your tanning bed. Contact the company you purchased the tanning bed from to determine whether or not a buck-booster is needed.

The Drip Cap

  • If you've recently purchased a tanning bed for use in your home, you're probably curious about how to set it up.
  • How much power will it require? Most tanning beds are 120 or 220 volts.
  • To prevent electrical overloads, it is best to have one outlet dedicated solely to your tanning bed.

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Jessica Saras

Jessica Saras is a professional editor and copywriter. After earning an English degree from Reinhardt College, Saras completed the summer writing program at Sarah Lawrence College. A natural-born writer, she has more than six years of…

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