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#21

Beate,

This table would collapse if some of the clients I see were to sit on it and there would be no leg room for middle body work.

The table that caught my eye is in the link below. I did contact the sales rep and he said the only chair that swivels is the Brook 50, which is NOT the one in the link. I love the looks of the chair in the link and Barbara, if you are serious and would be able to check it out, or look at any others that would be appropriate for electrologist, I would be so grateful to you. Good idea to suggest that Arlene! The arm rest and headrest is removable. I don’t know if they can make it swivable.

One question I asked the rep was about repairs. If something go mechanically wrong with the chair, he said that have someone they could contact in Columbus if I needed a repair. There is a 2 warranty on the chair, too. Here it is:

http://www.medfurniture.com/bkmed200.html

Oh, heck, I’ll just include the rep’s response e-mail as well:

Dee,

Thank you for your email.

  1. At this time the only table we have that rotates is the hydraulic (non-motorized) table Brook50. http://www.medfurniture.com/bkmed50.html. It’s our most basic table, but very versatile.

  2. Our tables are free-standing and do not need to be anchored to the floor.

  3. Our power treatment tables come with a 2-year on-site warranty. If any of the mechanical/electrical needs to be serviced or replaced, we will send someone out to your office to resolve the issue. (We have techs in your area)

Please let me know if there is anything I may assist you with. If you would like to order, I would be happy to include a 2-week trial for a full refund (less $150 for return shipping). Our treatment tables have been in very high demand and we currently have a 60 day lead time on all orders.

Sincerely,
Ryan

Ryan Gordon
MedFurniture
www.medfurniture.com
1.800.773.8378 ext. 101
fax: 1.800.737.0577

#22

The treatment table that I just “retired” was very much like the Brook50 Hydraulic Spa Table for $749.00 found at the bottom of that page.

I purchased it used (may have been 3 years old) recovered it and used it for at least 10 years. It was difficult to wrap my legs around the center while working. It was great for lower legs and for faces, but heavier clients could lower the top end dramatically and I thought it was wise for me to always hold on to the table when they get on and off, since it could spin - even with the brakes on.

I definitely got my money’s worth out of it.

#23

What do you think of the Brook 200, Barbara? That’s the on that caught my eye. It doesn’t swivel though and I am still don’t see a way to get legs comfortable if doing a bikini line or abdomen.

#24

If the table is raised (it appears to unfold as it goes up) then you would have more room for your legs under the middle…

#25

A table like this would be a constant reminder of all of the shirts I have in my closet that I regret buying because they require ironing.

#26

he!he!

#27

Client writing here, but my electro recently bought a used dental chair and it works quite well. It is comfortable, durable and can position just about every which way necessary. The downside (as for many chairs) is the leg room for her at certain points, but it does appear to be better than the ironing board above. She has me shift closer to the edge so she can reach better (e.g. over my leg).

I, too, would be very interested in what you have found that works for reaching these more challenging hairs! Whatever you have found through experience that works best is good for both client and provider, so I hope you do share your advice and the drawings. I suppose one big issue is comfort (for both of us) so that one can hold a certain position (of both body and hands) for a loooong time… Thanks!

#28

Since I changed my computer, I could not bring my old scanner to Windows 7 so I can not scan the drawings, but I have another solution. I will take photos of different positions and how the client can collaborate at work.

The client’s position is very important for the electrologist can do the job well. We all know that our performance is improved if the area is as accessible as possible. There is a difference in the hair that can be treated per hour if the client is collaborating in areas of difficult access. It hovers around 400 hairs per hour of difference.

#29

Deleted and reposted on the next page, to handle the URL and IMG tags correctly after Andrea reconfigured the forum options.

Thank you, Andrea!!

#30

If that arm was a little longer, the system would be ideal for me too. Thanks Caith!! :slight_smile:

#31

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#32

This is a new and intentional duplicate of my earlier post, in order to determine if the URL and IMG tags are now functioning properly.

Well, my first attempt at mounting two 12V halogen lamps was a flop. :cry: The $15 desk lamp I used was just too flimsy and would not firmly support the weight of the two gooseneck lamps. The good news is I’ve ordered a sturdier swing-arm mount designed for LCD monitors that is engineered to support at least 45 pounds, more than enough for these two lamps. Margaret has expressed an interest in something ceiling-mounted rather than wall-mounted, so I may have something else in the works in the near future.

To give you an idea of the halogen lamps I’m using, they are this model MM-204 from WAC Lighting. The extra long gooseneck allows for a LOT of flexibility in positioning the light. With the proper 12V transformer, they can also be dimmed using a standard dimmer switch used for home lighting.

#33

I took the afternoon off from work today and built the second design of my halogen light project. The new swing-arm mount works well. Adjusting the tension of the axes will take some time to make them useful without requiring too much or too little effort. I’ve mounted it to a large board so that Margaret can evaluate it during my next visit, and we’ll see how she feels about it.

I’ve installed two medium-sized push-buttons to turn on/off either of the two lamps, and the longer gooseneck mounts allow a LOT of flexibility in positioning the lamps, in both angle and distance from the subject. The 12-volt, 35-watt MR16 halogen bulbs run slightly warm instead of HOT like most higher-voltage halogens. Replacement bulbs are available for about $7 each at hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowes. The bulbs I installed are rated at 4000 hours, so it’s not likely they’ll need to be replaced anytime soon.

#34

I have always found those bulbs too dim for my tastes. I usually work with 12 volts and 100 to 250 watts. Of course, my scope has a dimmer switch.

#35

James with 40x magnification I can appreciate your preference for higher wattage. Dimming the higher wattage lamps works well to get the illumination exactly where you prefer it. These halogens will be replacing a couple of small fluorescent clusters and the color balance should be much better. They are narrow beam floods so the full wattage is well focused. Providing two lamps from opposing directions should allow Margaret to front/side/back light any areas upon which she’s working. If the 35-watt bulbs prove too dim for comfortable long-term use, they can be replaced with 50-watt bulbs instead.

#36

Mhmm i am using 2 halogen lamps for medical use with 50W/230V each and large reflectors - old Heraeus 2060 lamps like this one:

Two lamps is important in order to have light from two different directions. Typically i use one on each side of the table. And of course a fan - the lamps produce pretty much heat.

Actually i hope that LED lamps will finally become afforadable…

#37

Caith, Have you done any experimenting with LED? Beate’s post reminded me. They put off less heat, right? I was given an LED bulb that the vendor thought would work in my halogen lamp (two prongs), but after I looked closely, I could tell that the prongs were huge compared to my halogen…

#38

Barbara, I’ve seen the LED bulbs but not purchased any yet. After installing the 35-watt halogen lamps for Margaret Saturday, it became clear they still become too hot for her to handle and adjust, even though they’re not too hot for the client’s comfort. Now I must consider the LED bulbs, and this is the one I’m ordering:
Pegasus Lighting

I’d guess the LED bulb you received had prongs with thick disks at the end, instead of straight pins. While the MR16 bulb design is a standard, it allows for two different base/pin configurations.

The smaller, straight pins are the GU5.3 base.

The larger pins with disks are the GU10 base.

#39

No mine had straight pins, but they were much thicker than the current halogen bulb that fits in my lamp.

I will play with getting some pictures on here.

#40

Barbara, you asked about LED lamps, and I stopped by Home Depot after work yesterday. There were none with the other halogen bulbs, but there were several in another section on the same lighting aisle. The online source wanted $45 USD for one lamp, the brand-name bulbs were $30 USD, and Home Depot’s EcoSmart brand were $20 USD each. I purchased two that I’m installing in Margaret’s lamp this morning. I’ll let you know how well they work. Based on their 295 rated lumens each, they should be very bright.