NEC V281W projector lamp
The NEC V281W takes lamp NP18LP / 60003259, a 225 W lamp rated for 3,000 hours. It is available both as a complete module (bulb fitted in its housing) and as a bare bulb for re-using your existing housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. NEC and third-party suppliers sell the same lamp under several numbers.
The model number is on a label on the base or rear of the projector, and in the on-screen menu under Information. Still unsure? Send a photo of the old lamp and we'll confirm the match.
Which lamp does the NEC V281W take?
The NEC V281W uses NP18LP / 60003259, also sold as 60003259, NP18LP.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
Both are available. The module is the bulb already fitted in its housing and is the quicker swap. The bare bulb is cheaper and re-uses your existing housing, but you move the bulb across yourself.
How long does the V281W lamp last?
NP18LP is rated for 3,000 hours at 225 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other NEC projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the NEC 60003128, the NEC NP-V281WJD, the NEC NP-V300W+, the NEC NP-V300WJD, the NEC NP-V300WJD-N, the NEC NP-V300X and other NEC models listed on this page.