runco vx 101c

[hegna]

I have a Runco VX 101C with a dim bulb and was just curious if there are anyother less expensive options than $580 new bulb to replace it with. I am looking to use this as a backyard projector. Any help would be gladly appreciated.

Here are the stats on the projector:
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Runco VX-101c Projector Specifications
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]MSRP[FONT=Arial,Helvetica] (USD)[/FONT] :[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]$9,995[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Brightness[FONT=Arial,Helvetica] (Lumens)[/FONT] :[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]800 ANSI[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Contrast[FONT=Arial,Helvetica] (Full On/Off)[/FONT] :[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]500:1[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Variable Iris:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]No[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Audible Noise:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] **[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Weight:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]26.0 lbs[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Size[FONT=Arial,Helvetica] (inches) (HxWxD)[/FONT] :[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]5.6 x 13.0 x 16.3[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Std. Lens:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Focus:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Power[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Zoom:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Power[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Throw Dist[FONT=Arial,Helvetica] (feet)[/FONT] : [/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] **[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Image Size[FONT=Arial,Helvetica] (inches)[/FONT] :[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]36.0 - 300.0[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Optional Lenses:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]No[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Digital Zoom:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]No[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Digital Keystone:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]No[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Lens Shift:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]No[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Warranty:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] **[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Performance:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] [/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]H-Sync Range:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] **[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]V-Sync Range:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] **[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Compatibility:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]HDTV:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]No [/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]EDTV/480p:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]No[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]SDTV/480i:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] **[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Component Video:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Yes[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Video:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Yes[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Digital Input:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]No[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Computers:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Yes[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Display:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Type:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]DLP (1)[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Color Wheel Segs:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] **[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Color Wheel Speed:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] **[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Native:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]800x600 Pixels[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Maximum:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]800x600 Pixels[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Aspect Ratio:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]4:3 (SVGA)[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Lamp:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Type:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]150W UHP[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Life:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]2000 hours[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Quantity:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]1[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Speakers:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]10.0W Mono[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Max Power:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]230W[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Voltage:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]110V - 220V[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]FCC Class:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]B[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Special:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] ** [/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Status:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Out of Production[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]First Ship:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Jan 2000[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Last Ship:[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica] ** [/FONT]

 

[Ponfery]

I bought my 250W AC bulb from LumenArc. I can see they also stock your bulb there: LumenArc - 150W AC Projector Lamp Bulb - Low Voltage Ignition