Posts: 110
From: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2014
posted March 21, 2016 05:23 AM
Hello everyone!
I was wondering if somebody knows something more about the Philips EL 5000 projector. I am interested in this one, but would like to hear some experiences or thoughts on this machine... Thanks in advance!
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From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006
posted March 21, 2016 05:28 AM
Nick. Don't know a great deal about them but from memory they were left handed projection, 1000 watt lamp old style, think the old amp had 3 or 4 knobs on it and they are extremely heavy. Someone else on here will know them better I am sure.
posted March 23, 2016 11:23 AM
Hello Nick, with tube amp, nice looking projector. it has a kind of maltese cross intermittent, requiring special oil. Donīt use Philips standard cine projector oil!
Posts: 110
From: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2014
posted March 25, 2016 02:48 AM
Thank you Lee and Josef! I do like the projector, but have heard that the lamps can do just some 25 hours and have than finished. Is that right?
posted June 28, 2016 02:27 PM
Almost all "old style" projection bulbs have stated life time of 20 to 25 hours. If you reduce projection bulb voltage by 5%, life time will be twice (40-50 hrs.).