When should I replace my Epson projector bulb?

It is time to replace the lamp when:

  1. The projection image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
  2. The lamp warning light is flashing red or orange.
  3. The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on (after about 1400 hours of use).

How long does a projector bulb last Epson?

Projector Central, an online trade magazine for projection equipment, suggests that most projector bulbs have a life of about 2,000 hours. Epson claims its PowerLite projector’s lamp lasts 5,000 hours and Delta makes an LED-based projector with a projected life span of about 20,000 hours.

Can you replace just the bulb in a projector?

Most projectors will need one to two bulb swaps during this time. Unlike other bulbs that go out once expended, the high-pressure mercury and xenon used in projector lamps cause bulbs to dim over time. Once the lamp light is at about half its original luminescence, it’s time to replace it.

What happens when projector bulbs burn out?

Projector lamps use high-pressure discharge technology with a number of components that can fail prematurely or as the lamp ages. Similar to turning on a light switch and hearing an old incandescent bulb burn out, this failure can make a noise.

How can you tell if a projector bulb is bad?

Five Signs You Need a New Projector Lamp

  1. Complete Failure/Popping Sound. If you turn the projector on, hear an audible *POP*, then the screen goes completely dark, you’ve probably just heard your projector bulb burning out.
  2. Indicator Light/Message.
  3. Dim Light From Projector.
  4. Color Shifting.
  5. Image Flicker.

What happens when your projector bulb goes out?

Before the bulb dies, you may notice the image dimming. The brightness or luster begins to fade. The human eye can adjust to a dim image and the problem can go unnoticed. Try turning up the color on your projector.