Name: Anonymous 2010-01-20 17:37
I have a Sanyo PLV-1080HD projector. After a year of use coming to a bit over 2,000 hours the bulb replacement indicator has come on.
I'd figured I could continue to use the projector until the bulb actually goes out, then order a replacement, since this indicator is based on time and not any monitoring on the bulb itself.
Looking in the manual, however, it stresses to replace the bulb immediately when this light comes lit. Failure to do so may result in the bulb exploding within the projector from overuse.
I've looked around online, but I can't find much to back up this claim. The ones telling me this can happen are also those trying to sell me a bulb potentially prematurely.
I did find one mention regarding automotive headlight bulbs about a "burnout arc" that can be problematic.
So, can this happen to a projector bulb just from regular use as it nears the end of its life? I don't want to drop $300 before I have to, but I also don't want to pick glass from inside my case (or worse damage something).
Help/advice is appreciated.
I'd figured I could continue to use the projector until the bulb actually goes out, then order a replacement, since this indicator is based on time and not any monitoring on the bulb itself.
Looking in the manual, however, it stresses to replace the bulb immediately when this light comes lit. Failure to do so may result in the bulb exploding within the projector from overuse.
I've looked around online, but I can't find much to back up this claim. The ones telling me this can happen are also those trying to sell me a bulb potentially prematurely.
I did find one mention regarding automotive headlight bulbs about a "burnout arc" that can be problematic.
So, can this happen to a projector bulb just from regular use as it nears the end of its life? I don't want to drop $300 before I have to, but I also don't want to pick glass from inside my case (or worse damage something).
Help/advice is appreciated.