The Optoma BL-FP165A Replacement Lamp has an approximate lamp life of 5000 hours. A burned out projector lamp is a presentation and entertainment destroyer that can easily be bypassed with preparation. Get more use out of your multimedia projector for movies, video, graphics, business presentations, and classroom lectures by having a replacement lamp to light up your images. By keeping a spare, you are ensured approximately 5000 hours of clean, clear 200 watt brightness when you need it most. Store it in your office or take it with you on the road. When you do finally need it, you'll be glad you thought ahead.