Extra Bulbs?

[AndrewMSV]

I wonder how many of you who provide projection equipment (either as part of the package or as an add-on) have extra bulbs you keep as spares.
I don't.
I should.

But I don't.

You?

[ppatton]

I've seen times that it has taken a month maybe 6 weeks to get replacement bulbs from suppliers, As there are so many makes and models each using different bulbs. So they don't stock very many, if any. and at between $350 and $500 a bulb (some higher) they would have a fortune tied up in inventory.
So if you don't stock an extra or 2, BEWARE.

paul

[Bonsai]

I don't use a projector. But if i did, i would (carry spare bulbs).
Yup, you should.

[Earl]

If you don't, sooner or later you will seriously wish you had.

Earl Chessher
CorElAnn Productions
Huntington Beach, Calif.

[AndrewMSV]

Agg.

It's just hard to drop $300+ on something that just sits.

I guess I have to do it, yeah?
suck.

[jay²]

Yeah the prices on bulbs are awfully riducolous. If your gonna stock two of them why not just buy another projector? I don't use projectors but I really want one or two!!

[Earl]

It really makes a LOT of sense to spend a couple thousand on a projector, only to submit it to throwaway status over a $300 lamp, huh?

And, refunding the client your fees after doing everything but replacing the bulb in order to complete your service agreement - THAT should far exceed the cost of a replacement lamp!

We will be adding another projector to our arsenal soon, but it will also have a backup lamp, though I am sure I'll opt to switch projectors during an event situation in the interest of time - changing lamps as soon as I return to base.

Earl

[videochicke]

Since I don't have a projector, I cannot have a spare projector bulb so that would make me "other"!

[RT Steele]

It's just hard to drop $300+ on something that just sits.*Exactly* what my wife said when she saw my last B&H charges.

- RT