stonehedge99
Active Member
Hi,
I had a very bad experience with my Optoma HD 70 which has only run 200 hrs and yet the front lens element has white spores like etching developed on the inside of the lens. The picture is not affected but soon it will be there. Just imagine, i spent 1900 usd on this projector, when it first came out. Thats got to be the most expensive running cost for a projector that ran 200 hrs.
Now im getting my next DLP projector and wouldnt like the same thing happening. So i figured ill put the PJ into a Vacuum Storage Bag and then suck out all the air after tossing in a bag of Silica Gel. The advantage is this would prevent mildew, fungus, moisture, and because of the vacuum it helps reduce the internal air space thereby maximizing and prolonging the effect of the silica gel. Also because the bags are transparent it allows light to pass to the lens which also helps deter fungus growth.
Do let me know what you all feel.
Thanks
I had a very bad experience with my Optoma HD 70 which has only run 200 hrs and yet the front lens element has white spores like etching developed on the inside of the lens. The picture is not affected but soon it will be there. Just imagine, i spent 1900 usd on this projector, when it first came out. Thats got to be the most expensive running cost for a projector that ran 200 hrs.
Now im getting my next DLP projector and wouldnt like the same thing happening. So i figured ill put the PJ into a Vacuum Storage Bag and then suck out all the air after tossing in a bag of Silica Gel. The advantage is this would prevent mildew, fungus, moisture, and because of the vacuum it helps reduce the internal air space thereby maximizing and prolonging the effect of the silica gel. Also because the bags are transparent it allows light to pass to the lens which also helps deter fungus growth.
Do let me know what you all feel.
Thanks