published: April 24th, 2008
Information on Projector Lamps
Projector Lamp Warranty
Warranties differ between manufacturers so check with users manual. If you do not have users’ manual, request through websites. There are many websites which provide user manuals if you request. Normally the warranty is 60 or 90 days from the date you buy with receipt.
Projector Lamp Life Expectancy
Older projector lamps last roughly one thousand hours. Newer multimedia projectors last double the time when compared to older projector lamps. Few multimedia projectors can last even up to four thousand hours.
There are two different lamp ratings in their specs. The lower number is the projector lamp life expectancy under normal use. There are also a higher number of hours offered if you use the projector in Eco-mode.
Keep away from unsafe climates
Keep away from extreme cold conditions. When projector lamp is exposed to 40 degree or below it may explode if you turn on immediately. Allow the projector to warm to room temperature before turning on the projector so that you can avoid the dangerous scenario of an exploding projector lamp.
Discard the lamp properly
Some projector lamps contain mercury. Some states have laws that require projector lamps to be disposed of as a hazardous material if they contain mercury. Check with your audio-visual sales associate to find out what the projector lamp disposal laws are for your state.
Avoid disturbing projector
Don’t disturb your projector when it is in switched on state, this may also lead to shorten your lamp life and at the worst, it could cause the projector lamp to burst.
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