Do bronzing tanning bulbs get as hot as regular tanning bulbs?

Technically, all lamps are designed to bronze so actually all lamps are bronzing lamps. That said, some lamps are marketed as bronzing because of the UVA/UVB ratio that is least likely to cause the reddening (when exposure schedules are followed) and deliver a true bronze color that lasts longer then the stronger lamps which provide color faster but in the end require more frequent sessions. The actual heat emitted from both styles is very comparable. Most of the time when a lamp is referenced as HOT it actually means strong and powerful but not physically any hotter. Heat is controlled by internal cooling fans inside of the tanning equipment, so if a bed feels too hot the fans likely need a good cleaning or to be checked for proper functioning.