Projector Bulbs

[DalekSec]

Hello, sorry was unsure where to post this.

 

Does anyone know a decent place to get cheap but decent projector bulbs, just had one go and the cheapest I can find are around £150, it would be cheaper to buy a new projector!

Projector model - Sony VLP-EX4

 

Thanks

[Alkaline]

I have used purple cat I think you can buy the bulb on its own without the power/bracket part, you just have to transfer it over from the old bulb. Saves a bit.

[rich_tech]

I would say first off look for "Compatible" non-branded bulbs, if you go with manufacturers, they are always horribly priced, same with Toner's.

 

From my experience so far I would recommend asking @Millgate for prices on their compatible bulbs, they have worked absolutely fine in our projectors to date, theres a couple of front companies for a french based supplier, which caused agro for us and failed to deliver a while back which I would avoid based on my experience of them.

[network41]

You could try Wedgwood AV

[sippo]

I would say £150 is a reasonable amount.

[Andrew_C]

£150 is about right for a lamp; you won't get a comparable projector for that. You might get a cheap one.

[Jamman960]

We found that the vpl-ex4's went through bulbs like water,the ones we had left were dim even with a new bulb compared to anything brought since.

[mthomas08]

Have to agree in regards to bulb prices, I use £150 as the average price when budgeting.

 

They are disgusting prices to be fair but like toner the companies know you have no choice. For projectors though I tend to replace old ones instead of worrying about bulbs.

[Millgate]

Hey @DalekSec,

 

Drop me an email and I'll give you a quote. I can get the originals a bit cheaper than £150 and the compats are around £20 even cheaper than that

 

Luke

[DalekSec]

After a bit of digging around I found the best cheap genuine Sony park at

 

LambdaTek Component Shop - CPUs, Memory, Monitors, Printers, Storage, Networking, Software + more

Under £100 for part and next day delivery, not to bad:becky:

[DalekSec]

Hey @DalekSec,

 

Drop me an email and I'll give you a quote. I can get the originals a bit cheaper than £150 and the compats are around £20 even cheaper than that

 

Luke

 

Sorry only just seen the reply or would of inquired!

[Millgate]

Sorry only just seen the reply or would of inquired!

 

No problem