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The Importance of Air Filters for Projectors: Keeping Your Projection Clear and Equipment Safe

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Projectors have become essential tools in various environments, from business meetings and classrooms to home theaters. However, one often overlooked component critical to their longevity and performance is the air filter. In this blog, we will discuss why air filters are essential, how often they should be changed or cleaned, and provide some helpful resources for maintaining your projector properly. Why Are Air Filters Important for Projectors? Air filters serve as the first line of defense for your projector. They prevent dust and debris from entering the unit, which can otherwise accumulate on internal components like the lamp and lens....

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Swapping and Repairing Bare Bulbs for JVC PK-L2615U / PK-L2618U

Posted by Dalton Ikenberry at

Installation instructions: It is relatively easy to install the bulb into an existing housing. The only tools required are a Philips screwdriver and a pair of tweezers. It is best to work with the lamp in the orientation shown in the picture below once the 4 retaining screws are removed, be careful some parts may fall out. To remove the old bulb: Remove screw 1 and the metal bracket that it holds. Remove the two screws 2 that hold the wires to the bulb terminals. Be sure to remember which wire goes where. Remove the four screws 3 (two shown in picture,...

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My Epson 5030/6030 will not start??? HELP!?!?!

Posted by Dalton Ikenberry at

So, you have an Epson 5030 or a 6030 and the projector will not kick on? Maybe it will kick on sometimes or it will have a really delayed start? This is a common issue and is well known. Generally, the projector will not kick on and the status light flashes blue with an orange solid light on the lamp light. This normally indicates a bad bulb, but bad bulbs do not light back up. Once a bulb goes bad it is done. With this issue some users find they can get their projector to work. Many users on one...

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Bulb Flickering?!?! How it is Caused and How to Solve it!

Posted by Dalton Ikenberry at

So, you are having issues with your projector bulb flickering? Do not fret! This is a common issue and can arise in virtually any projector, but this issue is more common in certain models of projectors. The flickering is caused by what is called "arc wander." The point at which the arc strikes begins to move slightly on the electrode and makes a track that the arc "wanders" along. When this occurs, flickering frequently results. A period on max power may solve it, but if the arc track is well established, it cannot be reversed. What can cause this issue to arise? Well, several projector related things can cause the bulb to arc wander.

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My Samsung DLP TV is having Power on Issues! What Should I Do?!?!?

Posted by Dalton Ikenberry at

Did you just replace the bulb in your Samsung DLP TV and it DID NOT fix your picture kicking on? You are not the only one, in fact you and several people are experiencing a known issue with the television. This issue was so widespread and apparent that there was a class action lawsuit settled in 2012. The defect can cause several weird power issues like: Not turning on Experiencing a delay in turning on Making a clicking sound Cycling on and off Other similar problems This is because of cheaply made electrolytic capacitors that leak on the main board....

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