Sanyo PLC-SW31 projector lamp
The Sanyo PLC-SW31 takes lamp 610-317-7038, a 160 W lamp rated for 2,000 hours. It comes as a complete module, with the bulb already fitted in its housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. Sanyo 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 Sanyo PLC-SW31 take?
The Sanyo PLC-SW31 uses 610-317-7038, also sold as POA-LMP78.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
This model's lamp is sold as a complete module: the bulb comes fitted in its housing, so you replace the whole unit in one piece.
How long does the PLC-SW31 lamp last?
610-317-7038 is rated for 2,000 hours at 160 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Sanyo projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Sanyo PLC-SW36.