{"product_id":"elplp38-projector-lamp","title":"ELPLP38 bare projector lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four Epson models share the ELPLP38 lamp, from the EMP-1505 through the EMP-1700 to EMP-1717 range, plus the EX100. Rated at 170 watts with a 2000 hour life, it is supplied as a bare bulb rather than a complete module, so the original housing is reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause ELPLP38 is bare, the swap involves opening the old housing, removing the spent bulb and fitting the new one in its place, rather than dropping in a sealed unit. Epson also lists this lamp as V13H010L38, so either number on your old lamp confirms compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage\u003c\/strong\u003e — 170 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated life\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bare Projector Lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e — LA-09042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24 projector models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fit this myself, or does it need a technician?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost people fit ELPLP38 themselves. Because it is a bare lamp, the process means opening the existing housing, swapping the bulb, and reassembling it, which takes a bit more care than a module swap but does not require specialist tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Epson projectors take ELPLP38?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits the EMP-1505, the EMP-1700 through EMP-1717 range including the C variants, and the EX100. All twenty-four models listed use the identical 170 watt, 2000 hour lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs V13H010L38 the same lamp as ELPLP38?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. V13H010L38 is simply an alternative code Epson has used for the same lamp. If your old bulb or its box carries either number, ELPLP38 is the correct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if the lamp fails before 2000 hours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2000 hours is the rated life under normal conditions, not a guarantee. Heat, dust and how often the projector is switched on and off can all shorten a lamp's working life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a menu reset required once the bare ELPLP38 is installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Once ELPLP38 is fitted, reset the lamp hour counter from the projector's menu so the usage warning clears and hour tracking restarts from zero for the new lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamps Authority","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48182615998700,"sku":"LA-09042","price":117.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5535\/8700\/files\/generic-bigbulb.png?v=1786970157","url":"https:\/\/www.lampsauthority.com\/products\/elplp38-projector-lamp","provider":"Lamps Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}