Lamp

Like every electronic, a projector has a limited lifespan. Luckily, it’s a longer life than other tech pieces, such as smartphones and computers. BenQ projectors, in particular, are known for incorporating smart technologies that help their lifespan. But that doesn’t mean your BenQ projector is immortal or would not require any form of repair or …

Projection technology revolves around light, so the projector bulb is an essential part of your projector. Image brightness and clarity depend greatly on the projector lamp.  However, a projector bulb is consumable — it does not last forever. Over time, the bulb depletes, and you’ll notice a reduction in projection quality.  If you experience this …

Light and light bulbs. Lumens and lux.  Most of us are well-versed with the first two. Not so much the last two. Both are crucial light measuring units, albeit a little confusing. You probably agree with that, but you’re also wondering, how are lumens measured for light bulbs? What about lux? Unlike what you might …

As you embark on your journey to illuminate your home, the copious amounts of Watts and Lumens can quickly become muddled up into a confusing mess. Don’t worry; it doesn’t have to be that complicated.  Why do some light bulbs have fewer Watts but more Lumens?  What is the difference between the two?  Keep reading …

Having a projector at home offers many advantages for entertainment. Not only are they versatile, but they also provide an excellent cinematic experience without you having to go to a movie theater.  If you don’t have a big TV, a home projector gives you the benefit of watching on an infinitely customizable screen with huge …

You’ve been researching the impressive specifications and benefits of LED bulbs for projectors, and you’re eager to upgrade your current projector’s lighting system. However, upon closer inspection, you realize that your projector is not an LED projector. Disappointment sets in, but then a question arises in your mind: Can I replace the projector lamp with …

Lamps are critical to any projector. Unfortunately, but also understandably, these lamps don’t last forever. And when the time to replace them arrives, they may set you back a pretty penny. These are perhaps the proverbial projector lamp questions on most people’s minds: How much does it cost to replace a projector lamp? How often …

Do you want to know how much mercury your lamp projector may expose you to? Here is where we get into it. Projectors are widely used today and many owners still do not know the risks that they may be faced with. Manufacturers do their best to minimize hazards. However, your safety should be as …

You have heard somewhere that a projector’s life expectancy directly relates to its lamp life. This is not entirely untrue, as the lamp is essential to the projection process.  However, projector users on Reddit and AV forums keep discussing changing failed projector bulbs instead of replacing the projectors themselves. Often, they are right—depending on your …

You need a new projector lamp, but you aren’t sure where to get one. Today there are dozens of different companies selling countless varieties of projector lamps. Every supplier claims they are the best in the world. How are you supposed to know who’s reliable and who’s just inflating the truth? This checklist will give …

Projectors are an important part of the AV world. TV and other monitor displays have gotten better, but front projection technology has held its own. Projectors are particularly important for creating images larger than 100″.  How does projection technology work? You can’t describe the process without mentioning light.  At first, the light for projection was …

Lately, your projector lamp has been looking a little dull. Eager to find the cause, you perused its settings to find out how many lamp hours it has left and determine if it’s time to replace your projector lamp. However, when you found the lamp hours setting, you were met with an interesting value: equivalent …

You have friends over for Sunday Night Football, drinks in hand, waiting to cheer for your favorite teams. What happens when you turn on your BenQ projector and notice its lamp light is a solid or flashing red? You also notice that the power indicator is green, and the projector automatically turns off after a …

Light bulbs have become a staple in modern technology. Ever since they were invented, the candle and sunlight were no longer the main methods of brightening up a room. Their uses are extremely valuable, and as a result, we see them constantly. However, bulbs run a very small but important risk – they explode. For …

Different conditions can make a projector bulb get damaged or perform less. Some of them are: reduction in lamp life, overheating, accumulation of dust, poor handling, just to mention a few. The bulb fails to work as effectively as it used to. The image is also affected. When a projector bulb goes bad, it is …

Replacing the lamp in your projector can seem like a difficult task. At times, language used by sellers isn’t exactly clear, and it can be hard to find which replacement lamp is the best quality for the money that you are spending. It’s important to understand the language used by sellers when referring to projector …

All projectors have a light source, although it differs from one projector to another. Based on the light source, there are three types of projectors: LED, laser, and bulb projectors. LED and laser projectors are the new solid-state projection light sources. On the other hand, the bulb or lamp projector is older and more common. …

It is irritating if your projector fails just when you need it the most. I mean, picture this. You’re about to give an important presentation at a meeting. You turn on the projector only to find that the lamps are dead. Arghhh! Is there any way to avoid this disastrous situation? Yes, test if the …

When using an NEC Projector you will find out that you have to reset the project lamp at one point or the other. The reality is that this is a process that you cannot miss especially when you use a projector for a long time. When the time comes, it is difficult for many people …