If a model has been discontinued, it may be hard to get replacement lamps and other parts as needed, which can turn a refurbished projector into a costly doorstop the first time it needs routine maintenance. The ideal refurbished projector will be factory reconditioned, with a supportive warranty and parts which are readily available.
The price should fall into line with the prices obtained during the pricing research stage of the shopping project, and if the projector is being shipped, it should include a free return policy in case it is damaged or it does not perform as expected. Ever since she began contributing to the site several years ago, Mary has embraced the exciting challenge of being a EasyTechJunkie researcher and writer.
Mary has a liberal arts degree from Goddard College and spends her free time reading, cooking, and exploring the great outdoors. Mary McMahon. If so you'll have to factor that cost into your decision unless you will receive a warranty. Not that bulbs are the only thing that can go bad or cause problems but you can at least somewhat predict them. In my opinion a used PJ can be a great thing they can be an excellent deal if you find one with lots of life left in it.
My advice would be to know what you are looking for then research any used PJ you might buy take into account the fact that they don't last as long a life as some other AV items so don't buy something really old. I would buy used if I could get all or more than what I was looking for. But buyer beware. Good luck. I didn't respond because I think the person ahead of me pretty much nailed it. Used projectors are a gamble. They are always a gamble. I think the first rule is that you should expect that the lamp will need to be replaced.
How old is the model and when was it manufactured? How much has the projector been moved around? Has it been dismounted multiple times and packed up considerably? That could lead to some additional wear and tear. How do you tell what the current bulb life is on a projector? There is no real way to tell how used the bulb is on a projector. However, SOME models will have a settings option that lets you see the number of hours recorded while being turned on. Where is the best place to buy a used projector?
Any place that can give you sufficient details regarding the product is good. How much did the original customer use it and how much did they move it around? Did it sit in a dusty, compact area for most of its use? Little inquires like that can tell you a lot about what kind of condition it should be in.
You just have to be aware of what to look for and know what constitutes a good deal. Knowing what to look for was a completely foreign concept when my family purchased my first one! Most old higher-end projectors can handle larger screens projecting bigger images as compared to new low-end projectors. Some of the low-end projectors in the market are more affordable because they provide limited connectivity options.
For more flexibility, the high-end projectors are also compatible with various video and audio formats. The lifespan of a projector is based on how long its bulb or lamp can last before it needs to be replaced. Most projectors have a life expectancy of about 2, hours lamp life. However, some can last considerably longer, up to 20, hours of lamp life. The lifespan of your projector can always be extended by proper and regular maintenance over time.
These include:. Each of these projectors has a different life expectancy. Higher-end LED projectors have a life expectancy of over 20, hours.
This is times the traditional lamps in the other conventional projectors. A power surge can easily shorten the lifespan of your projector. An uninterruptible power supply installed in projectors can help with adequately cooling down your device if there is a power failure.
Frequently switching on and off of the projector can shorten the lifespan of your device.
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