Viewsonic PJ686 projector lamp
The Viewsonic PJ686 takes lamp RLC-015 / DT00671, a 165 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. Viewsonic 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 Viewsonic PJ686 take?
The Viewsonic PJ686 uses RLC-015 / DT00671, also sold as VLT-XL5LP, PRJ-RLC-015.
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 PJ686 lamp last?
RLC-015 is rated for 2,000 hours at 165 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Viewsonic projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Viewsonic PJ502, the Viewsonic PJ552, the Viewsonic PJ562, the Viewsonic PJ606.