When projector lamps burn out early, it can be very frustrating. You want to watch movies, but it seems as if you are constantly changing your lamps. There is something you can do in order to get a longer lifespan out of your projector lamps. There is now a technology that is called Ultra High Performance (UHP). These lamps are increasing in popularity for several reasons.
People like the compact design of these lamps. Regular projector lamps are big, bulky and heavy. While that is fine if the owner does not have to move the lamp from place to place, it can be difficult in cases where people want to be able to move their projectors to different rooms. Advocates of these lamps also note that the level of light these lamps are able to achieve is much brighter than the bigger lamps. That means that they can display a better picture than traditional lamps. For many people, the additional brightness and smaller size are reason enough to switch to UHP.
The quietness of these projectors is also a favorite of users. While some projectors can get loud, these run in a way that most people do not even notice. They are less of a distraction than other projectors, which makes them a great draw to people who don't want any background noise when they are watching a movie. One of the main complaints that people have had about projectors through the years is the sounds it makes when running, so UHP offers a great solution.
These lamps also use less energy to run. That means that they are better for the environment, and they don't get as hot. People who have lost lamps due to overheating know how important this can be. When a projector overheats, a couple of things can happen. First, the owner will have to turn off the projector and stop using it until it cools down. Second, they might be cleaning up glass when the lamp shatters. That is not a worry when UHP technology is used. Owners do not have to worry about the temperature of their projectors, so everyone can relax and enjoy the movie instead of being on heat patrol.
While these are all great benefits for using UHP technology, they are still not the reason that most people switch. Most people choose to make the switch in order to save money. In fact, this technology can save users quite a bit of money because the lamps do not burn out as frequently. People who don't like to bother with changing out lamps can get this so they will have longer spans of time between replacements.
People are switching to this technology because they find it to be more user friendly than traditional projector lamps. People who are sick of changing projector lamps or who want a mobile projector can now look into UHP technology.
Laura Coates is one of two Direcrors at Chase AV Lamps. Chase AV Lamps specialise in projector lamps and projector bulbs. | 
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