How many hours, is the normal time that an original lamp will last? Model VPL-AW15. Mine shows 1027 hrs., How long more do I have before need to buy?
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Hi Edwin, Because there are different factors - such as dust, heat, power interruptions and surges - that can affect lamp life, Sony does not quote a life expectancy for the lamp. There are, however, a couple of things you can do to help ensure you get the most out of the lamp and help improve its life: *Ensure the TV has sufficient ventilation. *Reduce the Brightness and Picture settings on the TV. *Do not unplug the TV from the electrical outlet immediately after turning off. -Anthony
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These aren't original equipment bulbs. Hit or miss on the time frame. One lasted 3 months, the other one year.
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Hi Edwin, Because there are different factors - such as dust, heat, power interruptions and surges - that can affect lamp life, Sony does not quote a life expectancy for the lamp.There are, however, a couple of things you can do to help ensure you get the most out of the lamp and help improve its life:*Ensure the TV has sufficient ventilation.*Reduce the Brightness and Picture settings on the TV.*Do not unplug the TV from the electrical outlet immediately after turning off.-Anthony
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I cannot comment on this. We bought this as a spare. we are still going strong on the original bulb. We only use the projectors twice a year for 3 days at a time for national leadership programs. Sorry I don't have better feedback.
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According to the information with the lamp, the bulbs are suppose to last a 100,000 hours. One site I searched did mention replacement LED bulbs. The lamp has only been in the house three weeks, and it has been great. Other reviews that I read also gave it high complements. I do not know for sure that the bulbs are replaceable; however, if the bulbs last for 100,000 hours replacement should not be in the picture. Hope this helps!
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Dear Customer, If this LED lamp is fully charged, it will last 7-10 hours. Please be noted.
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This is more a question about how long an LED bulb will last, which varies by manufacturer. Philips rates their HUE bulbs at about 15,000 hours whereas others claim over 25,000 hours. Suffice it to say that these will last you at least 5 years or longer compared to *maybe* a year with incandescents. That said, you might get more life out of the bulb itself because that 15,000 hour rating is the projected time at which the light will begin to dim and fade at about 70% of its original brightness. Finally the caveat here is that these bulbs also have WiFi connectivity albeit dedicated to their proprietary bridge, and the issue with embedded electronics is that, like your cell phone or computer, they will eventually start to slow down and even die. That is just a potential issue with having embedded electronics on the LED bulb itself.
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Hi Chew, I haven't had mine in for too long, perhaps 8 months to a year, but it's still working. I suggest that when you do install a new lamp, you reduce the 'contrast' to save the lamp's life a bit. As for which one fits your TV, I don't know what model TV you have. You can find that info in the User's Manual. If you don't have a User's Manual, you can download one from the TV manufacturer's website.
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The 30,000 hours is actually projected to be 18.26 years based on average use of 3 hours/day. I am guessing the company is relatively new and has not been around for 30 plus years like Phillips or GE to offer a lifetime or 20 year warranty so they are being conservative/realistic with what they can honor. Again, just pure conjecture. I have had the bulbs for 6 months and they still work fine.
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I've had bad luck with the generic lamps. Cheaper is not the answer. My neighbor works w/ amazon and basically said go with the best warranty. I bought from TWD, but the key is the 180 day warranty. Some 30 day warranties are just about right as the bulbs rarely lasted more than 3-4 mo.
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I bought this lamp over 10 years ago, & this is the first time I had to replace the bulb. Unknown how long the newer bulb will last.
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Our original bulb lasted almost 6 years and my husband uses the lamp every evening. We just bought another new lamp and hope for the same life span. We love these lamps!
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I did not own it long enough to needing replacement bulb. LED lamp last long. Similar product claimed bulb life of either 12,000 or 20,000 hours. I guess it will not need replacement.
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I've had my lamp for 6 months. I've never tested the battery for time duration, but it definitely longer than 2 hrs. If I use it a lot, I plug it up whether it needs it or not, just so I'll have it bright for the next use. Also pay attention to the recharge instructions. It's pretty tough, I use it for MIG welding as my shop isn't well lit and my vision isn't as good at 60 as it once was...HTH,Russ
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LED'S compared to normal lightbulbs last 45 times longer. Average lightbulb lasts 1000 hrs LED 45,000 hours, hope this helps.
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There is no bulb replacement for this lamp. The bulb has a 40,000 hour rating, which should be good for several (approximately 20) years of service, even at 8 hours per day. Unless you have a bad bulb, the cost of the lamp should be just over a dollar per year. Even at half that rated bulb life, it's still a very inexpensive item. The cost of a replacement bulb could easily exceed the price of this entire lamp. It is just as likely that the switch or the power supply will go bad before the bulb's life is ended. That's my opinion.
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I have had pretty good luck with the aftermarket brand . I not sure how much life I'll get from this one . But I at this price I can replace two and still be ahead of the game . I hope this help and its like other reviews said , the amount of use your tv set get will have a lot to do with lamp life.
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I bought two lamps. One is still working perfectly. The other one was also working just fine until about a month ago and it blew out as well. Still waiting to hear about any resolution to the issue.
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The package says 2000 hours. For the most part we have found that to be true. We have 18 of these in our new home. Occassionally you will get a dud. Just call Phillips for a replacement bulb.
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The average LED light lasts between 25,000-50,000 hours. In figuring this, if you use the lamp for an hour a day, every day, the bulbs will last over 68 years. There is also a 1 year warranty that comes with the lamp. If you would like to email the company, the address is: info@spheregadget.com and a representative will contact you within 24 hours, according to the site. PS...I Love mine!!