All projector lamps have an expected operating time called lamp life.
Projector lamp life counter.
Newer models claim 5 000 hours of lamp life and more.
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This gives them.
This value is expressed in numbers of hours and is typically around 1 500 to 2 000 hours.
My question is do i need to buy a new lamp.
A laser or laser light amplification by stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation projector lamp has a 20 000 hour lifespan.
To me it sounds like the lamp is still good the counter reads that it reached its theoretical maximum life.
The projector lamp lifespan for this lamp type can be as high as 60 000 hours or 30 years because it has a 30 000 hour half life which is the case with led technology.
When a replacement is purchased install it and re set the counter to zero.
Store the old lamp for back up in case there is a premature failure of the new lamp.
Can i just reset the counter and use this lamp until it actually fails.
Most modern projectors have a built in lamp hour counter which will let you know when it is time to change your lamp and this counter should be reset every time the lamp is changed.
That means for a business or classroom environment where the projector is used 3 hours a day 3 days a week you could go 222 weeks or about 4 25 years.
Replace the lamp and reset the lamp hours counter.
An individual lamp s light output duration is based on a bell curve so that a majority of but not all lamps will meet the lamp.
The range of the expected life ratings for the projector lamp is to 750 t0 6000 hours with average of 2000 hours.
Lamp life is affected by air pressure temperature altitude physical impact and humidity.
For example the popular panasonic pt ae2000u s lamp is rated to 2 000 hours on eco mode.
3000 4000 hours in low or eco power.
Check your projector s user manual for information on projector lamp life hours.
Let s start off by saying the most common lamp life specs out there for both business and home theater projectors are.
4000 6000 hours this article about projector lamps was originally written in 2009 updated late 2013 and again in 2015 there are exceptions some projectors trying to pack maximum punch will drive the lamps harder.
Most people who purchase a projector neglect to fully understand the longevity of a projector lamp.
Majority of the projectors are having a built in lamp hour counter.
Consult the counter to help anticipate the best time to purchase a replacement.
