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Projector lamp manufacturer list
UK schools, college and university purchase orders
UK educational establishments can simply fax a purchase order to 01754 768036 or
email us at
sales@projector-bulbs.co.uk.
When to replace the bulb and when to replace the projector?
First thing to look at is whether your projector is still projecting an image
but the brightness of the image is poor. This means that the projector is
working OK but you need a replacement lamp. If the projector won't switch on, or
the bulb went pop, then it is best to contact the manufacturer of the projector
for a repair if still under warranty. This is because there may be a fault with
the unit that is causing the bulb to pop and putting in another light bulb could
be an expensive mistake. If the projector is faulty and out of warranty
(projectors usually have a minimum of 2 years) then look for a replacement
projector instead.
Many of the replacement projector bulbs cost hundreds of pounds. When
considering replacing your projector bulb then also take into account the age of
your projector and how much warranty it has left. It may not be worth spending
this kind of money on a replacement lamp for an old projector. You can currently
get a 1024x768 pixel, high brightness projector for under £350+VAT There are
also widescreen projectors for use with widescreen notebooks and whiteboards
which have only recently come onto the UK projector market.. Having said that,
if the projector is mounted in a ceiling bracket, make sure that you look if the
bracket is a universal one, i.e. one that fits any projector, or if it is one
that was specific to your projector. The cost of installing a new projector may
be prohibitive if you don't have a universal bracket. For current projector
pricing, then visit:
and look at the projectors under £500 comparison chart.
What to do with your old projector if you decide it is uneconomic to
replace the bulb?
The UK WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) regulations mean that
you just can't skip an old projector anymore. They have to be disposed of and a
certificate of disposal obtained. If the projector is working, but the lamp is
just faint, then this projector is ideal for home cinema where you can darken
the room. Many projectors designed for home cinema have a much lower brightness
that a projector designed for business or educational use. You could consider
selling the projector to an employee or sell the projector on eBay. You could
also consider donating the projector to local charities or old people's homes,
but make sure you get a receipt for your records.
If the projector is broken, then you can still sell it on eBay. You will
obviously need to give information on the symptoms and make it clear in the
auction title that it is for 'spares or repair;'. There are a lot of people who
repair them at home or use the parts to repair other projectors. If the
projector won't even turn on, then the chances are that the bulb may still be OK
and even second hand, the light bulb has a value due to the high cost of new
light bulbs. Epson, Hitachi, Sanyo and Toshiba projectors seem to sell very
well, even broken ones.
Original projector lamps vs. compatible lamps
Wedgwood used to sell compatible projector light bulbs from the two main
manufacturers that supply them. However, our customers had problems so we no
longer supply compatible lamps. If your projector is quite old and out of
warranty, then they can be worth considering, however compatible lamps will
invalidate any manufacturer warranty you have remaining.
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