Optoma VE26X projector lamp
The Optoma VE26X takes lamp BL-FP200G, a 200 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 VE26X take?
The Optoma VE26X uses BL-FP200G, also sold as SP.8BB01G.C01, SP.8BB01GC01.
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 VE26X lamp last?
BL-FP200G is rated for 3,000 hours at 200 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 EX525, the Optoma EX525ST, the Optoma OP220ST, the Optoma OP255ST, the Optoma OP300ST, the Optoma OPST2550.