Places to purchase replacement bulbs for pj's

zybar · « **on:** 10 Nov 2010, 02:33 pm »

What places have you found to have good prices and customer service?

I need to get a new bulb for my old Panny AE-900 pj that I use in a secondary system.

Thanks,

George

Lyndon · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 Nov 2010, 02:37 pm »

George,
I don't know, but I sent your request to my friend who services professional theaters in a tri-state area. He may have a good
source for you.

I'll let you know.
Lyndon

zybar · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 Nov 2010, 03:14 pm »

Mwave.com seems to have good prices.

George

zybar · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 Nov 2010, 05:24 pm »

Quote from: Lyndon on 10 Nov 2010, 02:37 pm

George,
I don't know, but I sent your request to my friend who services professional theaters in a tri-state area. He may have a good
source for you.

I'll let you know.
Lyndon

Thank you.

George

Lyndon · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 Nov 2010, 06:31 pm »

Well, just got his reply:

Quote

He is actually better off getting the lamp from Panasonic. Many of the off brand lamps do not last very long. Also, he should be sure his fan is set to high if there is a two speed setting available. That will also increase lamp life.

Don't know if that helps you or not, George.
Lyndon

zybar · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 Nov 2010, 01:07 am »

Quote from: Lyndon on 10 Nov 2010, 06:31 pm

Well, just got his reply:
Don't know if that helps you or not, George.
Lyndon

My fan is on the high setting.

The Panny lamp is selling for around $350-380.

The OEM lamps are selling for $150-200.

Unless the Panny lamp is going to last more than twice as long, seems like I am better served by going with an OEM replacement.

George

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 Nov 2010, 01:46 am »

Hey George, don't forget >> THIS << ol' thread.

Bob

ajzepp · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 Nov 2010, 11:24 pm »

My advice is to find a vendor you're comfortable with, then send them a link to wherever you find the cheaper deal, and ask them to match. I have dealt with Projector People for years doing this. Their advertised prices are not always competitive, but whenever I've asked them to price match they have done so. That way I know I'm able to deal with folks who have earned my business with excellent customer service.