Optoma HD72i projector lamp
The Optoma HD72i takes lamp BL-FU220A, a 220 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. Optoma 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 Optoma HD72i take?
The Optoma HD72i uses BL-FU220A, also sold as EC.J2701.001, EC.J2702.001, SP.83F01G001, SP.83F01G.001.
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 HD72i lamp last?
BL-FU220A is rated for 3,000 hours at 220 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Optoma projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Optoma HD72, the Optoma HD73, the Optoma HD6800, the Optoma Theme-SHD72.