Panasonic PT-BW30 projector lamp
The Panasonic PT-BW30 takes lamp ET-LAV100, a 245 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. Panasonic 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 Panasonic PT-BW30 take?
The Panasonic PT-BW30 uses ET-LAV100.
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 PT-BW30 lamp last?
ET-LAV100 is rated for 3,000 hours at 245 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Panasonic projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Panasonic PT-BX40, the Panasonic PT-BX40NT, the Panasonic PT-BX41, the Panasonic PT-VW330, the Panasonic PT-VW330E, the Panasonic PT-VW330EA and other Panasonic models listed on this page.