Do You Know When To Replace The Lamp
Neglect To Fully Understand The Longevity Of A Projector Lamp
Most people who purchase a projector neglect to fully understand the longevity of a projector lamp. For example, the popular Panasonic PT-AE2000U’s lamp is rated to 2,000 hours on Eco mode. That means for a business or classroom environment, where the projector is used 3 hours a day, 3 days a week.
As you can imagine, if you are a church that runs your projector once a week, your lamp might last you 5-10 years.
Some tips:
Run your projector at a reasonable brightness level, in a clean and dust free environment to maximize the lifespan of the lamp and follow the guidelines posted on Projector Central. If your lamp has exploded, it should be pretty obvious, and this is the only time that a lamp replacement is the first point of repair. However, it should be noted that a burst lamp could be caused by other issues.
