NEC VT48G projector lamp
The NEC VT48G takes lamp 50029923, a 150 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 VT48G take?
The NEC VT48G uses 50029923, also sold as LV-LP27, VT80LP.
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 VT48G lamp last?
50029923 is rated for 3,000 hours at 150 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 VT48, the NEC VT48J, the NEC VT49, the NEC VT57, the NEC VT58, the NEC VT59 and other NEC models listed on this page.