Philips LC4242/40 projector lamp
The Philips LC4242/40 takes lamp LCA3109, a 150 W lamp rated for 2,000 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. Philips 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 Philips LC4242/40 take?
The Philips LC4242/40 uses LCA3109, also sold as BL-FU150A, SP.81218.001.
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 LC4242/40 lamp last?
LCA3109 is rated for 2,000 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 Philips projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Philips Hopper 20 Impact series SV20, the Philips Hopper 20 Impact series XG20, the Philips Hopper SV20 Impact, the Philips Hopper XG20 Impact, the Philips LC4235, the Philips LC4235/40 and other Philips models listed on this page.