Planar PD8150 projector lamp
The Planar PD8150 takes lamp 997-5268-00, a 230 W lamp rated for 4,000 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. Planar 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 Planar PD8150 take?
The Planar PD8150 uses 997-5268-00, also sold as RUNCO-LS3-LAMP.
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 PD8150 lamp last?
997-5268-00 is rated for 4,000 hours at 230 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Planar projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Planar PD8130.