[HK-Steve]

Hi all,


I am about to run 1000hrs on my first lamp Sanyo XP21,10 months of use.


Should I change it at 1000hrs?

Keep it in for a extra couple of hundred hours?

What is the risk of explosion past 1000Hrs?


I still have a bright picture which is not a problem for daytime viewing in my not 100% light controlled room on my 96 inch wide screen.


$2500 Hong Kong dollars which is about $320 US dollars.


Appreciate any feedback.

Steve

 

[Tryg]

go for it.

 

[HK-Steve]

Go for what? Keep using it or put in a New lamp?


Steve

 

[Dawn]

Dan Houck has one. Isn't that bulb a 200W UHP rated at 2000 hours? If it isn't dim, why replace it at half-life?

 

[HK-Steve]

Thanks Dawn,


I am hoping that Dan, JHouse chime in with their experience.


The "Replace Lamp" light should come on at 1000Hrs from the setting in the Service menu. Dan has the Boxlight which I think you are correct with 2000hrs, more from Dan I hope.


I know some projectors are disabled once they reach the allotted lamp hours, don't think that the Sanyo does that.


Steve

 

[Dawn]

I remember Joe replaced his lamp in his 38 just before he tested the beta HD20/PLV70.

Here is his post, and Mr. Wigggles's response:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&pagenumber=16