Power
Rated lamp power; As a rule, it corresponds to the power of the lamps installed in it (or differs slightly from it). For combined models (see “Type”), in this case the total power of all light sources is taken into account; and for models with power control (see below) - the maximum value.
The higher the lamp power (all other things being equal), the faster the polymerization rate, the less time it takes for the coating to harden. In addition, the ability to work with certain compositions may depend on this parameter. Thus, for effective polymerization of colored materials, a lamp of at least 36 W is required. It makes sense to use less powerful devices only with transparent coatings; and very limited models - 12 W or less - are suitable only for minor corrections and fixing small decorative elements.
However, 36 W (and a little more) is still a relatively limited figure; Such devices should be seriously considered only in cases where they are purchased for infrequent use in the “at home, for yourself” format. A professional manicurist needs a lamp of at least 48 W, and preferably higher; in some devices this figure can even exceed 80 W. However, here it is worth considering that sometimes manufacturers use cunning, inflating the indicators - for example, indicating in the characteristics not the standard, but the peak power, which is achieved only at certain specific moments of operation. You should be especially careful if the figure of 80 W or more...is stated for a budget model; It wouldn’t hurt to clarify the real capabilities of such a lamp using reviews and testimonials.
Power adjustment
Ability to change the actual power of the lamp.
If we talk only about varnishes and other compositions used to cover nails, then the rule “the more power, the better” usually applies to them. However, the intensity of UV radiation can cause discomfort (primarily a burning sensation on the nails and skin). Accordingly,
power adjustment in modern manicure lamps is provided mainly in order to avoid such phenomena: if undesirable sensations occur, the lamp power can be reduced. In this case, the processing time will increase proportionally, but this is a very low price for user comfort.
This function is found mainly in advanced professional models at 48 W and higher; lower power extremely rarely leads to discomfort, and for relatively “weak” lamps additional adjustment is considered unnecessary. We also note that specific methods of power control may be different: in some models it changes smoothly, in others - stepwise, with several fixed values (including by turning on/off a certain number of lamps or LEDs), in others these control formats are combined (for example, there is a fixed maximum intensity mode and a standard mode with smooth adjustment). These details should be clarified separately. However, in any case, if the lamp is purchased for professional use, and the number of users is potentially unlimited, then power adjustment is highly desirable. This feature slightly increases the cost, but in return you will ge
...t comfortable use and grateful customers.Carrying handle
A handle on the top of the housing makes it easy to carry the lamp from place to place.
This feature is found mainly in rather expensive, powerful and, as a result, heavy models. At the same time, in most of them
, the carrying handle is made folding: it rises to a vertical position only for transportation, and the rest of the time it is neatly hidden in a special recess in the case.
