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Topic: Digital Projector Lamp Life
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Paul Adsett
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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted January 30, 2018 10:41 AM
Well thank's for the advice Guys. I guess it's really not worth the risk, but I have to wonder how much longer it would run because it is working great and still has more than adequate light, even on the eco setting level. The thing is, the internal warning is based on always running the lamp at the normal setting, and presumably the lamp would last much longer if it has always been run at the eco setting.
Do you need any kind of facial protection when removing the lamp, and what is the correct way to dispose of the lamp?
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The best of all worlds- 8mm, super 8mm, 9.5mm, and HD Digital Projection,
Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade
Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar
Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj
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Paul Adsett
Film God
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From: USA
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posted January 30, 2018 02:53 PM
Thanks Mark, but I think I'll pass on that one! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
The new Panasonic lamps for the PT-AE4000 are very expensive at $375.00, so whenever the question of lamp replacement comes up you first ask yourself if its worth it. After all you can buy a new projector for that price. I only had to think for a few minutes to come up with an emphatic yes, it certainly is worth it, because an equivalent projector to the Panasonic PT-AE4000, with its programmable lens memory system, very high contrast, and elaborate color options, cannot be had for less than $2K.
Now there are plenty of lamps out there at a fraction of the genuine Panasonic OEM lamp, but I would not trust any of them. Many are rebuilt lamps from dubious Chinese sources, which by all accounts on the internet, will be much less bright than the genuine Panny lamps, and will certainly fail quickly.
So a new lamp is on the way, and I am assured my projector will look like new! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Can't really complain anyway. $375.00 over a 6 year period is 17 cents a day, not bad for fabulous entertainment. Maybe a change jar in the screening room might not be a bad idea though to help pay for the next one.
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The best of all worlds- 8mm, super 8mm, 9.5mm, and HD Digital Projection,
Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade
Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar
Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj
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Paul Adsett
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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted February 01, 2018 10:33 AM
Well I have the new lamp installed, without getting blown up!
A little more involved than changing an 8mm projector lamp, but certainly not difficult, took about 15 minutes. My lamp also came with a new air filter assembly.
Two immediate impressions about this little exercise. First the lamp assembly itself is very impressive, and you can see why they cost so much. Second, a new lamp returns the projector to its original superb picture brilliance and quality.
I must say though, that the condition of the old lamp, with over 3,000 hrs on it, looks excellent and almost like new. I think I will hold onto it as a spare. I would not be at all surprised if it would run for another 1,000 hrs.
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The best of all worlds- 8mm, super 8mm, 9.5mm, and HD Digital Projection,
Elmo GS1200 f1.0 2-blade
Eumig S938 Stereo f1.0 Ektar
Panasonic PT-AE4000U digital pj
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