What bulbs are used in projectors?
The most common type of lamps or bulbs used in projectors are the Metal Halide lamps. A metal halide lamp for projectors is also know as HID or High Intensity Discharge Lamp or UHP Lamps or Ultra-High-Pressure lamps.
Can you use any bulb in a projector?
No, not all projector bulbs are the same. Just as each projector utilizes different technology to achieve the projection of an image, each projector also uses different bulbs depending on the type of electrical circuit it uses.
Are projector bulbs universal?
A: Projector lamps are specially manufacture to fulfill the unique technical needs of your projector. As of today, no universal projector lamp exists.
What is the average life of a projector lamp?
between 1,500 and 2,000 hours
Most projector lamps last between 1,500 and 2,000 hours, but some can last up to 5,000 hours.
What happens when a projector bulb burns out?
Before the bulb dies, you may notice the image dimming. The brightness or luster begins to fade. The human eye can adjust to a dim image and the problem can go unnoticed. Try turning up the color on your projector.
How much does a projector bulb cost?
Though some lamps are now below $300, most are in the $350 to $400 range and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. Therefore more and more consumers buying entry level projectors are shocked to discover that replacement lamps can cost as much as half of the projector’s original price.
How long do LED projector bulbs last?
They tend to have a maximum lifespan of about 3,000 hours. LED projectors last a lot longer. It’s not uncommon to see an LED projector with a lamp life of 20,000 hours or higher.
What kind of light bulbs are at BulbAmerica?
BulbAmerica offers light bulbs with the latest in lighting technology including AluPAR lamps and IR MR16 halogen GE bulbs and high performing MSD and MSR bulbs from Philips to name just a few. From projection, to medical applications, and automobiles, we offer GE bulbs for all specialty applications.
Where can I get a new projector bulb?
These replacement parts fit perfectly and are easy to install. At BulbAmerica, you can select from full lamp assemblies, in which the bulb is already installed in the housing, as well as standalone projector bulb replacement that you can install in the projector bulb housing yourself.
Can a bulb be replaced on an Optoma projector?
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Is the Optoma hd142x projector bulb compatible?
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