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If you are planning to purchase a projector lamp, then it is important to know all its components. A complete projector lamp module consists of a bare bulb, connector, and lamp housing. This post deals with a few facts about bare lamp components.

If we look at the construction of a bare lamp, we can find that the burner is placed inside a reflector. This burner is connected to a cage or plastic covering that surrounds the lamp, which is connected to the projector via connectors.

Burner, also known as high intensity discharge bulb, provides brighter light when compared to other types of bulb. This increased output of light obtained from a single high intensity discharge bulb is one of the reasons for such burners being used in bare lamps. A burner plays a major role in the quality of the picture delivered by the projector.

Reflector is one of the key components of a bare projector lamp. The reflector directs the light from the lamp towards the mirror. This mirrored panel prevents scattering of light and ensures that very less light is wasted.

The front glass in a bare projector lamp is another essential component. Hot bulbs are susceptible to quick damage and the front glass prevents physical contact with the bulb. It also avoids accumulation of dirt on top of these bare lamps.

Bare lamps can be bought from the market and replaced manually. Be it projector lamps or projector replacement lamps, BulbToGo is a great place to buy them.

Projector lamps play a key role in offices nowadays. Maintaining projector lamps is not a tricky task if you know how to go about it. But most importantly, you should know how to go about it safely.

Once it’s time to change the projector bulb, you need to make sure you follow the guidelines issued by the manufacturer regarding projector lamps. Go through the recommendations offered by them for replacing your projector lamp. Projector replacement lamps can be bought from projector suppliers or even your own manufacturer. Check if the type, code, size, and wattage of the replacement projector lamps are right. If not, you run the risk of damaging not just the projector lamp but even the projector itself.

Once you’ve bought the replacement lamp, follow the installation of the projector replacement lamp. Unplug the cords of the projector lamp to avoid any untoward incident. You need to make sure that the projector bulb cools down before you replace the device. Do not move the projector lamp until the projector bulb has cooled down since the bulb may break if it is hot.

Once this is done, you move on to the replacement of projector bulbs. While replacing, do not touch the glass as this may affect the projector lamp. And after installation, make sure you close the access panel before you operate your projector.

These few simple steps while replacing projector lamps should keep you out of harm’s way. BulbToGo.com offers reliable projector bulbs and projector lamps that you can always depend on.

Selecting a replacement projector lamp can be very confusing, given the amount of choice available in the market today. But a particular bare lamp can be used only with certain projectors.

For instance, there is a huge difference between the P-VIP 180/230W 1.0 E17.5E & U bare lamps. The Osram P-VIP 180/230W 1.0 E17.5E replacement lamp can be used with Acer PD125 Projectors with lamp code L1720A and alternate lamp code EC.J1601.001. You can also mount this replacement projector lamp on HP’s mp3220, mp3222, mp3320, and mp3322 DLP Projectors with lamp codes L1720A, L1720A, L2152A, and L2152A respectively. 

The Osram P-VIP 180/230W 1.0 E17.5E replacement projector lamp also goes with Toshiba TDP-T80, TDP-T90, TDP-T91, TDP-T98, and TDP-TW90 projectors with the lamp code TDPLW3. You can also use this as a replacement lamp on Luxeon D-418V, D-625MX, and D-630MX projectors.

Further, Sahara S2601, S2618, and S3618 Projectors with lamp codes17300563797088600-S, 17300363797094000-S, and 17300363797094000-S respectively can also use this lamp.

In addition to the above, the Osram P-VIP 180/230W 1.0 E17.5E is ideal for ViewSonic PJ402 and PJ402D Projectors with the lamp code RLC-001. Other ViewSonic projector models such as PJ450D, PJ452D, and PJ455D with the alternate lamp code 17300363797094000-S can also use this replacement lamp.

IBM E400 and E500 Projectors having a lamp code of 73P4954 and alternate lamp code of 73P4966, Boxlight SP-650z with SP650Z-930 as lamp code, and GP Evergrow GP-DLP12 Projector can also use this replacement projector lamp.

The Osram P-VIP 180/230W 1.0 E17.5U on the other hand can be used with Toshiba TDP-S8 and TDP-T9, projectors. So before you buy a replacement projector lamp keep in mind the lamp codes. BulbToGo.com offers both these bare lamps at a competitive price.

The market today is flooded with fake electronic products. From DLP projector or LCD projector to a projector bulb or replacement projector lamp, you’ll a whole lot of fake stuff all around you. When buying a projector bulb or a replacement projector lamp, buyers need to make sure that it is not a fake lamp.

A fake projector lamp is the one that looks like a genuine projector lamp when it’s actually not. They might look almost the same in appearance; but are inferior in quality. When you buy a fake replacement projector lamp you may also land in serious trouble. There are possibilities that you might have to deal with mercury leaks, which are very poisonous. That is why you must be careful while buying a projector lamp, more so when you are doing it online.

Here are some guidelines to identify fake projector lamps

• If the lamp doesn’t have a housing or cage, then it is highly likely that it is a fake one.

• If you find codes like PL or GL on the part numbers, then do not buy the lamp. These codes are the ones normally used by copy-lamp manufacturers.

• If you find the term “100% brand new” or “OEM Equivalent” on any of the lamp then it is likely to be a bogus lamp. Don’t fall a prey to such tricky advertisements.

• If the company offers the replacement projector lamp or replacement lamp or projector bulb for an unreasonably low price, beware! It may be a fake one!

• Do not be taken in by a manufacturer logo as counterfeit lamp makers may use logos even for fake ones.

BulbToGo has a huge collection of genuine replacement bulbs and other projector bulbs. As a trust-worthy company, you can count on us to sell only genuine lamps.

When it comes to replacing the projector lamp in your TV or projector, there are two options available. One is the bare lamp and the other is the replacement lamp with housing.

A replacement projector lamp generally comes with a housing unit, which contains the bare lamp. When the lamp dies out with usage, you can either replace the entire housing unit or you can just replace the bare lamp inside the existing housing unit.

Whichever replacement projector lamp you opt for, you will get the same performance from both. However, the cost associated with both varies significantly. It is much less expensive and also much easier to replace the bare projector lamp alone rather than replacing the entire housing unit.

When a projector lamp dies out, it is only the lamp that goes bad, whereas the housing unit remains intact. So, by opting to replace only the bare lamp you can cut the replacement almost by half. Moreover, these housing units are made of plastic. When you use replace just the lamp, you can re-use the whole unit, thus helping the environment.

BulbToGo.com offers a variety of bare lamps from a number of brands. You’ll find bare lamps for various projectors. For instance, if you own the Optoma DV10 or HD70 projector models, we have with us the bare lamp SHP69 HG, which will make a perfect replacement bulb.

We also have the Osram P-VIP 200/1.3 E17.5 and the P-VIP 200/1.0 E17.5, which are compatible with most Toshiba projectors. In addition, we offer bare bulbs from Philips, such as the UHP 120-100W 1.0 E22, the UHP 120/100W 1.0 E19.8, and the UHP 100W/120W 1.0 E23. Besides these bare lamps from Philips, you can also find a variety of bulbs from Phonics.

Rear projection TVs have evolved greatly in the last few years. These TVs that are also called as RPTVs use the same technology that is used in projectors. They make use of a rear projection TV lamp that burns out with usage. When a projection TV lamp burns out, it obviously has to be replaced.

If you own a Sony XBR TV and want to replace its rear projection TV lamp, just visit BulbToGo.com. Here you’ll find various high quality Sony projector lamps on sale at very competent prices. Depending on your TV model, you can select the right rear projection TV lamp.

If you want to replace the original projector TV lamp of your Grand WEGA A Series TVs, we have with us the XL-5200 TV replacement lamp from Sony. This rear projection TV lamp is compatible with other models like KDS-50A2000, KDS-55A2000, KDS-60A2000, and KDS-60A2020. It also comes with a warranty of six months.

We also offer the XL-5300, which will make a perfect replacement projector lamp for XBR2 SXRD rear projection TVs such as the KDS-R70XBR2 or KDS-R60XBR2 SXRD televisions.

Your choice does not end here. BulbToGo.com also offers the XL-2100, which is an ideal replacement projector lamp for Grand WEGA or XBR Grand WEGA LCD TVs. This TV replacement lamp is also compatible with several models, including KF-42WE610, KF-50WE610, KF-60WE610, KDF-60XBR950, KDF-70XBR950, KDF-50WE655, and KDF-42WE655.

In addition to these, we have many other models of Sony replacement lamps available here. Visit BulbToGo.com and you are sure to find the right replacement lamp for your TV.

Digital Light Processing (DLP) projector is one of the most popular types of video projectors today. Projectors with this technology offer high-fidelity and high-resolution solutions for entertainment as well as work presentations. Hence, they are suitable for both business and home theatre applications. Not only in rear projection TVs, but DLP technology is also used in movie theatres for feature film projection.

In my previous post I had mentioned that a projector has four main components, namely Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) chip, color wheel, light source, and optics. Among these, the DLP TV lamp plays a vital role in the working of a projector. The light from the DLP TV lamp passes through the color wheel, and then to the DMD chip. The DMD chip switches its mirrors on or off depending on the color reflected off them to produce an image.

The life of a projector replacement lamp depends on a lot of factors. Apart from usage, there are other factors that affect the life of a DLP TV lamp. For instance, keeping your projector in a poorly-ventilated area will make the projector replacement lamp hotter and burn out faster. To ensure that these projector TV bulbs have a longer life, it is best to keep them in places with proper ventilation. You must also clean the air filters regularly.

When the images begin to lose their brightness and appear dim, it is a clear indication that it is time to replace your DLP TV lamp. If you’re looking for a place to purchase projector lamps for your TV or projector, then BulbToGo.com is the right place for you.