Today, Sanyo projector lamps are used for business and home theater entertainment. From DLP to LCD, regardless of whether your device is for fun or business, all projectors use lamps or bulbs to help produce the images which they project. Unfortunately, the life of projector lamps is not infinite and many factors play a part in how long the lamp will last. Not unlike the bulbs in your home lights, Sanyo projector lamps will go out at some point and need to be replaced. However, if you take good care of them, you can extend the life of projector lamps in several simple ways. Unfortunately, many owners overlook the necessary steps to increase the bulb's life expectancy.
Typical Lamp Life Expectancy
Many manufacturers say that their lamp life expectancy is approximately two thousand hours, when the components are used under normal operation. However, some may even claim a life expectancy of over three thousand hours when the projector is set to conserve power. In some cases, some manufacturers boldly estimated a life expectancy of five thousand hours. The true life expectancy of most projector lamps fall in the range of one thousand to two thousand hours of use, before the lamp no longer functions. If you want to maximize the life expectancy of your bulb, you must use power saving settings. You may have to sacrifice some visual quality but it will extend the amount of time you will be able to use the lamp. As is the case with most electronic equipment, you must keep it clean and moderate the amount of time you run it at full power.
Taking Care of Your Lamp
Some basic care of Sanyo projector lamps will extend their useful life. One way to extend the life is to never unplug the projector immediately after shutting it off. Most units have a fan which runs for approximately two minutes after the device has been turned off. If you unplug it too soon, the fan will not get a chance to cool the lamp down quickly enough. Some projectors may have internal batteries which allow the fan to run even if it's unplugged. Another way to extend the lamp life is to clean the projector's filter. Some manufacturers say the filter should be cleaned or replaced every one hundred hours of use while others allow for up to 1000 hours of use. If you do not replace or clean the filter at some point, air circulation will be decreased which could cause the lamp to overheat and quit working sooner. Projector placement can play a big role in lamp life also. Be sure to leave as much open space around the device as possible to allow proper air flow. It is best to have the unit hang rather than be mounted against a ceiling or shelf wall that can block the flow of air and cause overheating. Lastly, to maximize the life of your lamp, you should use your projector in low power mode whenever possible. Decreasing the power decreases the brightness in many cases, but it can greatly increase the life of your lamp.
Lamp Warranty
Be sure to get a solid warranty on your lamp. Most manufacturers will offer them. Typically, the warranties last ninety days or five hundred hours of lamp use. If you are a heavy user, it would be a wise investment to purchase a third party warranty. Third party warranties often last two years at the cost of $75 or more. Purchasing an extended warranty can end up saving you money in the long run, considering the cost of some projector bulbs. If you use your equipment twenty four hours a day and seven days a week, you would quickly reach the one thousand to two thousand hour milestone, which is the average life expectancy of lamps. Constantly having to purchase lamps can be very expensive. If you have an extended warranty, you would have insurance to cover the expense of new lamps.
The lamp could be considered the heart of the projector because without it nothing else will work properly. Therefore, projector lamps must be well taken care of in order to allow a long life expectancy. Projectors should receive regular maintenance and be used in way to increase its longevity. Clean the filter every one hundred to one thousand hours of use. Give proper placement of the projector to allow for adequate air flow. Use power saving mode whenever it makes sense. Don't be one of the typical owners that neglect what is needed to extend the life expectancy of their projector. Spending a little bit of time cleaning or replacing filters, or adjusting the settings to conserve power, or establishing the proper location of your projector can extend the life of your Sanyo projector lamps and save you time and money.
Priscilla Carlyle (aka Projector Chick) is a self-described enthusiast of technology specifically related to home entertainment, online gaming, and business presentations.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Projection Lamps; How Long Should They Last?
Projection lamps are always a subject of concern in the Audio Visual Community. What I find to be most troublesome from a technicians point of view, is that most end users of Audio Visual Equipment, in particular those who use Audio Visual Equipment that require the use of today's halogen projection lamps, are not aware of the special care required when handling these types of lamps. This lack of knowledge directly effects the life expectancy of theses halogen projection lamnps.
Lamp life has always been a concern for end users. Because of the intensity of today's halogen lamps, and the high operating temperatures,lamp life is considerably shorter than the old style incandescent lamps. Two of the most popular projection lamps found in Overhead Projectors today are the "ENX" and the "EYB". Most users don't realize that the rated average life of theses lamps is only 72 hours, a considerable difference from the 200+ hour rating for the incandescent projection lamps of yesterday's Overhead Projectors. Considering that Overhead Projectors in many cases are used a minimum of four to six hours a day, 72 hours comes around very quickly, sometimes giving the end user the false impression of short lamp life. When in reality the projection lamp is burning for its average expected life.
The most common application for halogen projection lamps in the Audio Visual Industry today is the Overhead Projector. The use of the old style incandescent lamps that were required to use 120 volts to operate in yesterday's Overhead Projectors Projectors, have for the most part become obsolete. Sure, you can still find Overhead Projectors that use this old technology in the Educational Community, but today's new Overhead Projectors no longer use these types of projection lamps. Today's Overhead Projectors use halogen lamps that are designed to burn at very high temperatures, yet in most cases only require 82 volts to operate. They produce a much brighter light output (referred to as lumens) and don't require the use of special reflectors or fans for cooling.
Now here is where the trouble seems to begin. Special care needs to taken when handling these halogen lamps, especially when installing them into your projector. They should never be handled with bare hands. The oils from the skin that remain on the projection lamp, can cause burn spots on the shell of the lamp when illuminated, causing the lamp to burn unevenly and causing damage to the lamp and ultimately shortening the life of the projection lamp.
The second cause for concern is how the lamp is seated into the lamp socket. If not properly seated into the socket the pins of the socket will ark between the socket connections and the projection lamp pins. This causes damage to the projection lamp as well as to the projectors lamp socket, shortening the life of both lamp and lamp socket. The projection lamp should be seated into the socket until you feel a slight snap as the lamp seats fully into the socket. This is by far the most common reason for lamp failure, and for that matter lamp socket failure.
There are of course other factors that determine lamp life, but these by far are the most commons reasons for premature failure that we see in our service department every day.
Mark Boehm is the president of M-B Electronics He has over 25 years of experience in the Audio Visual and Electronics Industry. You can contact M-B Electronics at 800-872-9456 or at:etbinc@comcast.com
More info: http://www.mbelectronics.com/view.aspx?id=299
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Lamp life has always been a concern for end users. Because of the intensity of today's halogen lamps, and the high operating temperatures,lamp life is considerably shorter than the old style incandescent lamps. Two of the most popular projection lamps found in Overhead Projectors today are the "ENX" and the "EYB". Most users don't realize that the rated average life of theses lamps is only 72 hours, a considerable difference from the 200+ hour rating for the incandescent projection lamps of yesterday's Overhead Projectors. Considering that Overhead Projectors in many cases are used a minimum of four to six hours a day, 72 hours comes around very quickly, sometimes giving the end user the false impression of short lamp life. When in reality the projection lamp is burning for its average expected life.
The most common application for halogen projection lamps in the Audio Visual Industry today is the Overhead Projector. The use of the old style incandescent lamps that were required to use 120 volts to operate in yesterday's Overhead Projectors Projectors, have for the most part become obsolete. Sure, you can still find Overhead Projectors that use this old technology in the Educational Community, but today's new Overhead Projectors no longer use these types of projection lamps. Today's Overhead Projectors use halogen lamps that are designed to burn at very high temperatures, yet in most cases only require 82 volts to operate. They produce a much brighter light output (referred to as lumens) and don't require the use of special reflectors or fans for cooling.
Now here is where the trouble seems to begin. Special care needs to taken when handling these halogen lamps, especially when installing them into your projector. They should never be handled with bare hands. The oils from the skin that remain on the projection lamp, can cause burn spots on the shell of the lamp when illuminated, causing the lamp to burn unevenly and causing damage to the lamp and ultimately shortening the life of the projection lamp.
The second cause for concern is how the lamp is seated into the lamp socket. If not properly seated into the socket the pins of the socket will ark between the socket connections and the projection lamp pins. This causes damage to the projection lamp as well as to the projectors lamp socket, shortening the life of both lamp and lamp socket. The projection lamp should be seated into the socket until you feel a slight snap as the lamp seats fully into the socket. This is by far the most common reason for lamp failure, and for that matter lamp socket failure.
There are of course other factors that determine lamp life, but these by far are the most commons reasons for premature failure that we see in our service department every day.
Mark Boehm is the president of M-B Electronics He has over 25 years of experience in the Audio Visual and Electronics Industry. You can contact M-B Electronics at 800-872-9456 or at:etbinc@comcast.com
More info: http://www.mbelectronics.com/view.aspx?id=299
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Projector Lamp Advice
Projector lamps
New projectors are supplied with a new lamp fitted, which for the average projector lasts around 2,000 hours. For business use, using a projector 7 hours a day, 5 days a week, the lamp should last over a year.
Replacement lamps or lamp modules
Majority of projector lamp manufacturers give a 3 months RTB warranty on new lamps. This warranty commences from date of purchase/invoice.
Lamps or lamp modules
Manufacturers lamps vary, but can be sold as "lamp only" or as a lamp module, as shown above.
When replacing a new lamp into the existing lamp module housing, a suitably qualified electrician or on-site professional should only undertake it. It is important to ensure the terminals are not over tightened as the ceramic can be cracked and reduce the electronic insulation of the bulb. Similarly, if the bulb is under tightened, it can cause arcing on the terminal, which puts undue load on the ballast that can lead to failure.
Lamp modules are more commonplace and can be likened to car headlights, where you buy the "unit" which just slots in. To replace a lamp module, you simply undue the necessary screws on your projector, lift out the old lamp module, insert the new lamp module and tighten the screws. Obviously, specific instructions on how to replace bulb modules will vary slightly from projector to projector, so the instruction manual should be consulted and the replacement undertaken by a suitably qualified person.
Useful tips on prolonging lamp life
Never touch the lamp with your fingers, always use a cloth for handling. Deposits from fingerprints cause temperature "hot spots" and temperature gradient stresses the glass often resulting in earlier lamp failure.
Keep the air filters of your projector clean as block filters make the lamp overheat, possibly causing earlier lamp failure. There should always be good airflow around the projector.
Always switch off the projector using the remote control and not by disconnecting the power. The projector will invariably go into a cool down mode where the image is turned off and the fan accelerates to cool the lamp in a controlled manner. The temperature of an operating lamp is many 1,000's of degrees, so if you disconnect the power to the projector, prior to the above process, the glass in the lamp will cool unevenly and will result in stress fracture, causing early lamp failure. We are led to believe that you can shorten your projector lamp life by up to 50% simply by disconnecting the power instead of switching off the projector by remote control and allowing the natural cooling process to take place.
Lamp failure can also be due to mechanical shock and vibration. A hot lamp filament is fragile and you should always ensure the unit is turned off and the lamp is cool before moving the projector.
If your projector has a high/low lamp/lamp switch, you can extend your average lamp life by using the "low lamp/lamp" position whenever possible.
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New projectors are supplied with a new lamp fitted, which for the average projector lasts around 2,000 hours. For business use, using a projector 7 hours a day, 5 days a week, the lamp should last over a year.
Replacement lamps or lamp modules
Majority of projector lamp manufacturers give a 3 months RTB warranty on new lamps. This warranty commences from date of purchase/invoice.
Lamps or lamp modules
Manufacturers lamps vary, but can be sold as "lamp only" or as a lamp module, as shown above.
When replacing a new lamp into the existing lamp module housing, a suitably qualified electrician or on-site professional should only undertake it. It is important to ensure the terminals are not over tightened as the ceramic can be cracked and reduce the electronic insulation of the bulb. Similarly, if the bulb is under tightened, it can cause arcing on the terminal, which puts undue load on the ballast that can lead to failure.
Lamp modules are more commonplace and can be likened to car headlights, where you buy the "unit" which just slots in. To replace a lamp module, you simply undue the necessary screws on your projector, lift out the old lamp module, insert the new lamp module and tighten the screws. Obviously, specific instructions on how to replace bulb modules will vary slightly from projector to projector, so the instruction manual should be consulted and the replacement undertaken by a suitably qualified person.
Useful tips on prolonging lamp life
Never touch the lamp with your fingers, always use a cloth for handling. Deposits from fingerprints cause temperature "hot spots" and temperature gradient stresses the glass often resulting in earlier lamp failure.
Keep the air filters of your projector clean as block filters make the lamp overheat, possibly causing earlier lamp failure. There should always be good airflow around the projector.
Always switch off the projector using the remote control and not by disconnecting the power. The projector will invariably go into a cool down mode where the image is turned off and the fan accelerates to cool the lamp in a controlled manner. The temperature of an operating lamp is many 1,000's of degrees, so if you disconnect the power to the projector, prior to the above process, the glass in the lamp will cool unevenly and will result in stress fracture, causing early lamp failure. We are led to believe that you can shorten your projector lamp life by up to 50% simply by disconnecting the power instead of switching off the projector by remote control and allowing the natural cooling process to take place.
Lamp failure can also be due to mechanical shock and vibration. A hot lamp filament is fragile and you should always ensure the unit is turned off and the lamp is cool before moving the projector.
If your projector has a high/low lamp/lamp switch, you can extend your average lamp life by using the "low lamp/lamp" position whenever possible.
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A Guide to Lamps & Bulbs
Changing light bulbs or lamps is a common enough job, but there are surprisingly many different bulb solutions to suit or enhance your energy-efficiency, or the look and feel of your interiors. Below is a general guide to Lamps & Bulbs for both domestic and commercial applications.
LOW VOLTAGE HALOGEN LAMPS: Low voltage halogen lamps provide crisp white light, accurate beam control and high light output and are widely used commercially for display lighting and highlighting features. With the additional benefits of long life and energy efficiency, low voltage halogen also provides an excellent alternative to incandescent for accent lighting in residential applications.
MAINS VOLTAGE HALOGEN LAMPS: Mains voltage halogen lamps offer the crisp white light and accurate beam control of their low voltage equivalents but without the need for a transformer, ideal for domestic and residential applications.
FLUORESCENT BULBS: The use of fluorescent lamps in commercial and domestic applications offer significant energy savings over traditional incandescent lamps with the additional benefit of higher light output, superior light quality and longer life.
MERCURY (MBF) LAMPS: Mercury lamps provide a pleasant white light with relatively good color rendering, similar to that of a halophosphate white fluorescent tube. Their long life, low cost and reliability make them a popular choice for industrial interior lighting and lower wattage floodlights.
LOW PRESSURE SODIUM (SOX): Low pressure sodium lamps, more commonly known as SOX lamps, have the highest efficiency of all discharge lamps. Light provided is monochromatic orange/yellow, meaning they have poor color rendering and most objects appear as various shades of grey. The primary use for SOX lamps is in street lighting.
GLS LAMPS: GLS lamps are widely recognized as the market leader in quality, specification and choice. The range contains a choice of extended life, standard life and colored lamps in 3 formats to suit a variety of internal and external applications.
COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS: Compact fluorescent lamps offer the energy savings of linear fluorescent lamps in shapes and sizes similar to standard incandescents, all combined with the additional benefits of high output, high efficiency, and excellent color rendering. The products in this section are subject to WEEE regulations.
COLORED BULBS: Colored lamps have a heat resistant coating applied internally ensuring color durability, unlike many externally coated lamps currently available. They provide strong bright colors and value for money for applications such as decorative garlands, Christmas trees and other festive applications.
DISCHARGE BULBS: Discharge lamps suit today's most typical requirements such as retail, industry and floodlighting. Discharge lamps offer various levels of efficiency and color rendition, so care must be taken when selecting the lamp to ensure the application requirements are met. The products in this section are subject to WEEE regulations.
DISPLAY LAMPS: Reflector lamps are clear market leaders, due to the quality, range and specification they provide, catering for applications such as disco or display lighting through to heating in commercial and industrial applications using Infra-red reflector lamps.
POSH LAMPS & BULBS: Luxury lamps are suitable for a wide range of decorative applications, many with double life operation and internal fusing as standard. Posh lamps include: Candle lamps are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes - a luxury product for an every-day solution. Torch or Lantern Flame lamps are distinctive and fun. Candlestick lamps are great for period interiors.
SPECIALIST LAMPS/BULBS: Specialist bulbs or lamps are purposely designed and manufactured for specific tasks, from tough lamps for rough service use, through to Infra Red lamps for heating applications. Specialist lamps can include:
* ROUGH SERVICE - Rough Service lamps are vacuum lamps constructed with long filaments and multiple supports enabling them to resist shock or vibration. Typical applications are factories, workshops, inspection lamps and locations subject to heavy vibration.
* NIGHTLIGHT - Nightlight lamps provide a subdued glow ideal for bedrooms, nurseries and hospitals with the added benefit of only 10w power consumption.
* MUSHROOM - An interesting and attractive shaped lamp enhanced with an opaque coating, which gives a pure white appearance, ideal for use where the lamp is visible or forms part of the luminaire design.
* FIREGLOW - Fire lamps are widely used in decorative feature fires. They are sprayed with a red fade resistant lacquer to maintain its decorative effect. For particularly hot conditions, colourglazed lamps are recommended.
* INFRA RED EXTENDED LIFE - Infra Red lamps harnesses the large amounts of energy radiated by incandescent reflector lamps to provide an extremely useful lamp for heating in commercial or industrial applications.
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LOW VOLTAGE HALOGEN LAMPS: Low voltage halogen lamps provide crisp white light, accurate beam control and high light output and are widely used commercially for display lighting and highlighting features. With the additional benefits of long life and energy efficiency, low voltage halogen also provides an excellent alternative to incandescent for accent lighting in residential applications.
MAINS VOLTAGE HALOGEN LAMPS: Mains voltage halogen lamps offer the crisp white light and accurate beam control of their low voltage equivalents but without the need for a transformer, ideal for domestic and residential applications.
FLUORESCENT BULBS: The use of fluorescent lamps in commercial and domestic applications offer significant energy savings over traditional incandescent lamps with the additional benefit of higher light output, superior light quality and longer life.
MERCURY (MBF) LAMPS: Mercury lamps provide a pleasant white light with relatively good color rendering, similar to that of a halophosphate white fluorescent tube. Their long life, low cost and reliability make them a popular choice for industrial interior lighting and lower wattage floodlights.
LOW PRESSURE SODIUM (SOX): Low pressure sodium lamps, more commonly known as SOX lamps, have the highest efficiency of all discharge lamps. Light provided is monochromatic orange/yellow, meaning they have poor color rendering and most objects appear as various shades of grey. The primary use for SOX lamps is in street lighting.
GLS LAMPS: GLS lamps are widely recognized as the market leader in quality, specification and choice. The range contains a choice of extended life, standard life and colored lamps in 3 formats to suit a variety of internal and external applications.
COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS: Compact fluorescent lamps offer the energy savings of linear fluorescent lamps in shapes and sizes similar to standard incandescents, all combined with the additional benefits of high output, high efficiency, and excellent color rendering. The products in this section are subject to WEEE regulations.
COLORED BULBS: Colored lamps have a heat resistant coating applied internally ensuring color durability, unlike many externally coated lamps currently available. They provide strong bright colors and value for money for applications such as decorative garlands, Christmas trees and other festive applications.
DISCHARGE BULBS: Discharge lamps suit today's most typical requirements such as retail, industry and floodlighting. Discharge lamps offer various levels of efficiency and color rendition, so care must be taken when selecting the lamp to ensure the application requirements are met. The products in this section are subject to WEEE regulations.
DISPLAY LAMPS: Reflector lamps are clear market leaders, due to the quality, range and specification they provide, catering for applications such as disco or display lighting through to heating in commercial and industrial applications using Infra-red reflector lamps.
POSH LAMPS & BULBS: Luxury lamps are suitable for a wide range of decorative applications, many with double life operation and internal fusing as standard. Posh lamps include: Candle lamps are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes - a luxury product for an every-day solution. Torch or Lantern Flame lamps are distinctive and fun. Candlestick lamps are great for period interiors.
SPECIALIST LAMPS/BULBS: Specialist bulbs or lamps are purposely designed and manufactured for specific tasks, from tough lamps for rough service use, through to Infra Red lamps for heating applications. Specialist lamps can include:
* ROUGH SERVICE - Rough Service lamps are vacuum lamps constructed with long filaments and multiple supports enabling them to resist shock or vibration. Typical applications are factories, workshops, inspection lamps and locations subject to heavy vibration.
* NIGHTLIGHT - Nightlight lamps provide a subdued glow ideal for bedrooms, nurseries and hospitals with the added benefit of only 10w power consumption.
* MUSHROOM - An interesting and attractive shaped lamp enhanced with an opaque coating, which gives a pure white appearance, ideal for use where the lamp is visible or forms part of the luminaire design.
* FIREGLOW - Fire lamps are widely used in decorative feature fires. They are sprayed with a red fade resistant lacquer to maintain its decorative effect. For particularly hot conditions, colourglazed lamps are recommended.
* INFRA RED EXTENDED LIFE - Infra Red lamps harnesses the large amounts of energy radiated by incandescent reflector lamps to provide an extremely useful lamp for heating in commercial or industrial applications.
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Decorating Your Home Or Office With Contemporary Table Lamps
Contemporary table lamps are one of the first decorative items that people notice when entering a room or office. Though many people typically do not give more than a moment's notice to its impact on the room's environment, the right table lamp can cast the perfect effect on a room.
If you have a room where you want to promote a feeling of tranquility, a carefully-selected table lamp can achieve this. If you have a game room where you want a lot of lamp-cast light to shine on various sports memorabilia on the walls, choosing the right table lamp can easily accomplish this.
Questions To Consider When Choosing A Table Lamp
Table lamps are available in all shapes and sizes. Some cast more light than others. Some cast softer light than others. Some are tall while others are short. This variety allows you complete flexibility when choosing a lamp for your home or office. Much of your decision will depend upon who will use the table lamp, what mood you would like to promote and your personal decorative tastes.
First, ask yourself if you are only person that will be using the lamp on a daily basis and if you will use it often. A lamp must be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. If you plan to do a lot of reading at a table in your home office, you may need a stronger light from a short lamp. Alternatively, if you want to create a warm mood in your living room, a softer light from a tall lamp will be more effective. Further, your office may need a lamp that is short, casts a lot of light and doesn't attract unnecessary attention to itself.
Second, ask yourself where you plan to use the lamp. If you plan to light a big room with an undecorated wall, a small lamp may feel unnecessarily tiny. A tall lamp may be more appropriate. Of course, if you would like to place a lamp on top of a bookcase in your study, a small lamp may work perfectly.
Third, ask yourself if you can live with a particular lamp style over time. Some lamps are distinctive and may look interesting in a store. However, oddly-shaped or with protruding angles, some lamps' unique style can quickly wear out their welcome. Remember, you will see it every day. If you grow tired of looking at it, the lamp is likely not doing its job. Take the time to consider how you will feel about your lamp 5 years from now.
Finally, consider how the table lamp is made. The materials used to build it can imply its longevity and durability. Further, certain materials look differently in the light of a store than they may look in the room or office in which you place the lamp.
Making The Right Decision
There are many lamps of every style that will perform whatever function you need them to perform. Often when decorating, you will feel an impulse to buy an item that you think would look perfect. However, you will live with your purchase for many years. Take your time in selecting a good lamp. Consider who will it on a daily basis. If your family will see it, get their input. Know what you need the lamp to do for you. Know where you plan to use it. Consider the materials out of which the lamp is constructed.
Asking the right questions and planning in advance is the best way to select a contemporary table lamp for your home or office.
SNS Designs, Inc. owns a number of home decor websites. They carry wide selection of unique Contmeporary Table Lamps [http://www.snslamps.com], Table Lamps [http://www.snslamps.com/shop-by-category-table-lamps.html] and Floor Lamps [http://www.snslamps.com/shop-by-category-floor-lamps.html]. They offer the most popular housewarming ideas, such as tiffany style lamps, table lamps, buffet lamps for everyone.
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If you have a room where you want to promote a feeling of tranquility, a carefully-selected table lamp can achieve this. If you have a game room where you want a lot of lamp-cast light to shine on various sports memorabilia on the walls, choosing the right table lamp can easily accomplish this.
Questions To Consider When Choosing A Table Lamp
Table lamps are available in all shapes and sizes. Some cast more light than others. Some cast softer light than others. Some are tall while others are short. This variety allows you complete flexibility when choosing a lamp for your home or office. Much of your decision will depend upon who will use the table lamp, what mood you would like to promote and your personal decorative tastes.
First, ask yourself if you are only person that will be using the lamp on a daily basis and if you will use it often. A lamp must be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. If you plan to do a lot of reading at a table in your home office, you may need a stronger light from a short lamp. Alternatively, if you want to create a warm mood in your living room, a softer light from a tall lamp will be more effective. Further, your office may need a lamp that is short, casts a lot of light and doesn't attract unnecessary attention to itself.
Second, ask yourself where you plan to use the lamp. If you plan to light a big room with an undecorated wall, a small lamp may feel unnecessarily tiny. A tall lamp may be more appropriate. Of course, if you would like to place a lamp on top of a bookcase in your study, a small lamp may work perfectly.
Third, ask yourself if you can live with a particular lamp style over time. Some lamps are distinctive and may look interesting in a store. However, oddly-shaped or with protruding angles, some lamps' unique style can quickly wear out their welcome. Remember, you will see it every day. If you grow tired of looking at it, the lamp is likely not doing its job. Take the time to consider how you will feel about your lamp 5 years from now.
Finally, consider how the table lamp is made. The materials used to build it can imply its longevity and durability. Further, certain materials look differently in the light of a store than they may look in the room or office in which you place the lamp.
Making The Right Decision
There are many lamps of every style that will perform whatever function you need them to perform. Often when decorating, you will feel an impulse to buy an item that you think would look perfect. However, you will live with your purchase for many years. Take your time in selecting a good lamp. Consider who will it on a daily basis. If your family will see it, get their input. Know what you need the lamp to do for you. Know where you plan to use it. Consider the materials out of which the lamp is constructed.
Asking the right questions and planning in advance is the best way to select a contemporary table lamp for your home or office.
SNS Designs, Inc. owns a number of home decor websites. They carry wide selection of unique Contmeporary Table Lamps [http://www.snslamps.com], Table Lamps [http://www.snslamps.com/shop-by-category-table-lamps.html] and Floor Lamps [http://www.snslamps.com/shop-by-category-floor-lamps.html]. They offer the most popular housewarming ideas, such as tiffany style lamps, table lamps, buffet lamps for everyone.
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Keep Replacement TV Lamps Handy For Your Rear Projection LCD Set
If you have recently made the upgrade from traditional console television to a rear projection set with LCD, congratulations! Owning a RPLCD television set gives you more options for positioning in your home, and the wide screen allows you to watch movies and your favorite shows with more clarity. Given the price of these kinds of televisions, you'll definitely want to take good care of yours to ensure it lasts for years. This is why it's recommended you familiarize yourself with how your set works, particularly when to replace the TV lamps that help keep your picture bright.
What is a TV Lamp?
Within your backlit LCD set are powerful lamps that help keep the shows you watch luminous and crystal clear. Over time, however, these lamps will wear and dim-lamps the average LCD may last up to 5,000 hours. As you watch your TV and notice a normally bright scene appear dim, this is a sign that it may be time to replace the lamps. How many lamps need replacing depends on your set; therefore, it's a good idea to confer with the sale clerk from whom you buy your set-especially if you purchase a pre-own or refurbished model-the number of lamps built into your set.
Replace the Lamps or the Set?
Typically the moment you detect something wrong with your rear projection set, you must come to a decision: try to repair what is wrong or concede that the damage is done and buy a new set. If it's determined that the problem lays mainly with burnt out TV lamps, purchasing replacement lamps to install is definitely a more cost effective solution that also prolongs the life of your set if there are no other problems. The job is rather easy to do, too-you don't need training to fix it yourself. TV lamps like the Panasonic TY-LA1000, one of the more popular and trusted brands for these RPTV models: PT-43LC14, PT-43LCX64, PT-44LCX65, PT-50LC13, PT-50LC14, PT-50LCX63, PT-52LCX15B, PT-52LCX65, PT-60LC13,PT-60LC14, PT-60LCX63, PT-60LCX64, PT-61LCX65, can cost on average anywhere from sixty to ninety dollars depending on the model and whether or not they are backlighting lamps or specialized lamps for projection televisions.
As you enjoy your rear projection television, take care to prepare to enjoy it as long as possible. Be mindful of the life of your current TV lamps and know when to replace them.
What is a TV Lamp?
Within your backlit LCD set are powerful lamps that help keep the shows you watch luminous and crystal clear. Over time, however, these lamps will wear and dim-lamps the average LCD may last up to 5,000 hours. As you watch your TV and notice a normally bright scene appear dim, this is a sign that it may be time to replace the lamps. How many lamps need replacing depends on your set; therefore, it's a good idea to confer with the sale clerk from whom you buy your set-especially if you purchase a pre-own or refurbished model-the number of lamps built into your set.
Replace the Lamps or the Set?
Typically the moment you detect something wrong with your rear projection set, you must come to a decision: try to repair what is wrong or concede that the damage is done and buy a new set. If it's determined that the problem lays mainly with burnt out TV lamps, purchasing replacement lamps to install is definitely a more cost effective solution that also prolongs the life of your set if there are no other problems. The job is rather easy to do, too-you don't need training to fix it yourself. TV lamps like the Panasonic TY-LA1000, one of the more popular and trusted brands for these RPTV models: PT-43LC14, PT-43LCX64, PT-44LCX65, PT-50LC13, PT-50LC14, PT-50LCX63, PT-52LCX15B, PT-52LCX65, PT-60LC13,PT-60LC14, PT-60LCX63, PT-60LCX64, PT-61LCX65, can cost on average anywhere from sixty to ninety dollars depending on the model and whether or not they are backlighting lamps or specialized lamps for projection televisions.
As you enjoy your rear projection television, take care to prepare to enjoy it as long as possible. Be mindful of the life of your current TV lamps and know when to replace them.
Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on TY-LA1000 lamps and the replacement TY LA1000 lamp.
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