InFocus IN76 Very Dim Replacement Bulb (1 Viewer)

[iKokomo]

I just got a neat InFocus IN76 at a Goodwill thrift store for under $30 USD and the bulb that was in it had over 5000 hours on it but still was pretty good.

I wanted to get a new bulb so it would be brighter, so I got a bulb and housing online and when I installed it, it is extremely dim. Much worse than the 5000 hour bulb.

Is there a reason for this, does the bulb just need to be put on for a while to get to full brightness? I have never replaced a bulb before so I am not sure exactly what is wrong.

Thanks for your help!!

 

[Everett S.]

You need to be sure to buy only an InFocus brand from InFocus. Lower priced is not a bargain. Also running the bulb 4 more hrs. than rated u run the risk of it exploding, and ruining the projector ! Good luck.