PJ Bulb EXPLODED!

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited November 2010 in Electronics
I was minding my own business . . . thinking hmmm my projector seems less bright today. Then my fiance comes home and I ask her, "did you mess with the projector settings?" She said she didn't know it had settings. Next thing I hear, POP!!!!! . . . like a firecracker. And my projector is black with fan spinning :(

UGHGHGHGHGHGHGHHGHSJKLDAGS#ERG@#G@#$%G@$G@$GR%@$G MOTHER @#QBG@QGVF FFFFFFFUUUUUCQWERFGQRCKKKKINGGG!
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Guess, I gotta call Epson tomorrow. Good thing I bought this from Projector People on warranty. The bulb only had 675 hours and 10 months of use! It was supposed to last up to 4000 hours! I at least expect 2000 hours. I'm bummed.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2010
    That sucks.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited November 2010
    Dude, she totally messed with your settings! Make her buy you a new projector!! :tongue:
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
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    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2010
    It happens man, though sucks to say. Premature lamp failure, but I feel your pain. Proj. People will take care of you and get you a new lamp. Expect the unit carefully and make sure no glass is in the unit if possible. My lamp installs in case that should hold any debris should it explode, as do most lamps. If it becomes an issue, complain a tad and get the newest Epson coming out.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2010
    What model Epson do you have? Because...
    http://www.projectorcentral.com/projector_news.cfm?2010-10-20-Epsons-Remarkable-Lamp-Guarantee&entry_id=354

    Epson has been pretty good about sending out replacement bulbs for early failures.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2010
    Thanks Kunta! I'm calling Epson here shortly. I have dealt with their customer support in the past. It is second to none . . . . except maybe Polk.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,448
    edited November 2010
    Wow, less than 1k hours out of a bulb is dismal. Not sure if its a fair comparison, but I have over 5100 hours on my Sony SXRD rear projector with the original bulb. I think it may be rated for 8000 hours, but I went ahead and ordered a replacement already just to have on hand. Sounds like Epson will replace it for you no problem though. It just sucks being without it for the time to get a replacement.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2010
    Hey,

    Call Epson. They apologized for the bulb. Evidently it is a known issue with bulbs produced sold with projectors during a certain period. He is sending me a new bulb that will be delivered tomorrow and confirmed that if it happens again, they will replace the bulb again! He mentioned that only some of the bulbs in the defective shipment were defective so, I may not have an issue at all down the road.

    I protested and said that kinda blows that this could pop again and leave me without a projector during the big game. He said he understood and asked if I would accept a second bulb as a backup? I said **** yes! I love Epson.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited November 2010
    Epson's customer service kicks serious ****. Glad to see they took care of you.

    My 8500UB has about 1,100 hours on it so far 'cause I use it for ALL of my viewing, even for TV (but mostly for video games and movies). So far, so good... but at least I know Epson will handle any issues I have, which is more than I can say for my experiences with Sanyo.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited November 2010
    a replacement bulb AND a spare. big ups to epson customer service for that.

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    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited November 2010
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Hey,

    I protested and said that kinda blows that this could pop again and leave me without a projector during the big game. He said he understood and asked if I would accept a second bulb as a backup? I said **** yes! I love Epson.




    ..." Colts trail by 1 with 14 seconds left on the clock and no time outs... the ball on the Colt 32 yard line.... Wayne to the far right, Manning under center. The ball is snapped, Manning drops back... plenty of time. Manning fires deep to the end zo..POP!!!!!


    So much for that second bulb.:biggrin::biggrin::tongue::wink:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2010
    Good stuff right there. Glad your soon to be up and running.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2010
    Kind of reminds me of Polk CS.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2010
    Hey Guys,

    After installing the new bulb on Monday of this week I noticed a small dust blob on the right of my screen. Despite cleaning the lens, this blob remained. I called Epson for an answer. The tech said he knew immediately the bulb bursting resulted in particles being sprayed at the nearby LCD thingy.

    He told me not worry because they're sending me a brand new projector!

    I love Epson!

    Peace out,

    Mike
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited November 2010
    LOL.... congrats Mike!
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2010
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    Jake
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