Projector Bulbs

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hockeyboy
hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
edited March 2008 in Electronics
I am looking for a backup bulb for my projector since I cannot afford for it to go down in the middle of the NHL playoffs. Where does everyone buy their bulbs? I am looking for the best reliable price!

I have a Mitsu HC5000.
My Main Gear
Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
LSi 15's (Front)
LSiC (Center)
LSiFx (Surrounds)
DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus (Passive Subs)
Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
Panamax M5300EX
Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited March 2008
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    http://www.projectorcentral.com/lamp-suppliers.htm

    I'd stick to B&H Photo or Visual Apex for reliable sales and competitive prices.
    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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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited March 2008
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    Man these lamps are expensive.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited March 2008
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    Yup, it's like ink cartridges.

    Digital projector bulbs are expensive!
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited March 2008
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    It's hard for me to tell how soon I will even need one. The manual says that on "Standard" the bulb will last about 2000 hours. If the bulb is set to "Low" that stretches to around 4000 hours. From what I can tell I have 1600 hours logged with some time on both settings.

    I like my PQ on the higher setting better. Who uses low, and who uses standard on their PJ?
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited March 2008
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    I would think if you used both settings, you should go by the "Standard" lamp life instead of the "Low" lamp life. Just IMO :)
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited March 2008
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    On my Sanyo Z3, I used Eco mode full time. I got over 3,400 hours on the bulb it came with and 2,200 on the second bulb before I sold it. So basically, I put 5,600 hours on that sucker in 2 years, 11 months. :)

    I'm using Eco mode on my Z2000, so I expect about the same life on it.
    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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