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DLP PROJECTOR LAMPS cheaper alternative replacement?
I own a Plus Piano DLP video grade projector which is 200 watts and only about 500 lumens and 1000 hrs of bulb life. I use it on a dedicated home theater room which is totally dark projecting on a 100" screen. It's almost film like video and I've been using it for 7 years now on an average viewing time of 2 hrs/day. (Obviously it has surpassed the rated lamp life). At present I am using my second replacement lamp and I know that sooner or later it will also expire. Cost for a replacement is $400.00. Is there an alternative way or a cheaper way like replacing the bulb only and not the whole lamp assembly with the same wattage? Is this possible? Is there somewhere I could buy this "halogen like" bulb? Any suggestions or response is very much appreciable.
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- rennikcksLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
http://www.myprojectorlamps.com/
This company saves you a little bit of money by only having to replace the bulb and not the whole assembly. If your projector is not listed give them a call.
Source(s): CTS Certified Technology Specialist - Anonymous5 years ago
Yeap all projections use a lamp and the majority of the lamp bulbs last a couple of thousand hours. So it will need a replacement. It doesn't last forever. Just look up Vivitek website to see if they do sell the lamp for the projector.
- Seeker MOCLv 41 decade ago
You can find cheap knock-off lamps on ebay. However, when replacing your lamps you should always go with the original lamps from the manufacturer. They are matched to your projector and substituting other lower quality lamps will not look nearly as good (different mixes of red, green and blue light than the originals), and they're usually not as bright either. Plus, the cheap lamps don't last nearly as long, and end up costing you more in the long run because you'll have to replace them more often.
- agb90spruceLv 71 decade ago
Many would like to find a cheaper alternative to the "official" lamp. While it may be possible to substitute I have never heard of it being done successfully. There are potential issues re geometry, power supply capability/voltage, heat, etc.
On the other hand it MAY be possible to find a lower cost source for the right lamp. For example, I managed to find a lamp for my Canon SX-60 on-line for $150 US at a New York Camera store despite most sources quoting $450-$700.
The link is to one specialty bulb supplier that may be able to advise you on substitutions.
