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Your cart is empty.This is a DJL lamp replacement kit for Bell & Howell, GAF and other 8mm projectors utilizing an old school DJL lamp that typically last only 15 hours. This new kit comes with a 200 Hour Life Halogen Lamp that can be easily replaced for under $15 and it installs in under 5 minutes. There is NO Drilling, wire cutting or special tools needed to install this kit, a Philips screwdriver is the only needed tool. This kit can easily be removed and installed in a different projector if needed.
Danny
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
This replacement kit took mom's old movie projector from a non working machine to soo much fun viewing old movies. I like knowing that the new bulb can be easily replaced verses trying to find a vintage bulb that someone found in their basement and charging for 3x's the price. The installation was a little more than described in the instructions, but I was easily able to get it installed.
David Hales
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
It’s the perfect solution works as advertised, however you will not just plug it in. Honestly it was no big deal to install but without any instructions I think the average person would have trouble with this. Maybe include some diagram, be a little more honest in your pitch.
bob m
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
Be careful when screwing it to the projector. The projector is plastic and it is easy to strip the screw holes.
Robert G
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
I was not about to pay hundreds of dollars for an obsolete lamp to run 45 year old Bell and Howell movie projector. This retrofit frame and bulb were very easy to install, although I had to use thinner screws than those supplied for my projector. I was able to play the old movies with no problems. And now a replacement bulb can be found at any hardware store.
William Hagen
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
PROS:1. Acquisition Cost. At the time of this review, it cost $72.60 (including tax) to buy this kit. That's about half of the best price I could find for a DJL bulb.2. Replacement Cost. A new halogen bulb costs far less than a DJL bulb and is much easier to find.3. Construction: The kit is well-designed, sturdy, and functional. It includes everything you need.4. Reliability. The halogen bulb that's included in the kit should last for 200 hours. That's far longer than the 15 hours the DJL bulb is expected to last.5. Ease of Installation. A screwdriver is the only tool needed. Two insulated wires are installed in the bulb socket, and two screws (included in the kit) are installed in the unused socket holes to fasten the steel plate in position. The whole process takes five minutes.6. Operation: The new halogen bulb is at least as bright as the DJL bulb but does not get as hot. Operation of the projector is the same as before.CONS: None. At least, none that I could find.Conclusion: This DJL replacement kit is a WIN in every category. If you have an old Bell & Howell projector, this kit is a must-have. Kudos to the company that designed it.
Placeholder
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2022
Support is a little slow but the product works great so far.
Ralph B
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
Although this product is pricey, it was a smart repair for my ancient-but-still-functional Bell & Howell super 8 film projector, whose bulb had burned out long ago. (Replacement bulbs are still available, but are much more expensive than this simple DIY kit.)The kit consists of a well-designed, sturdy steel-frame holding a perfectly placed receptacle for a modern-standard 2-prong bulb. The frame comes pre-assembled, and requires only inserting two insulated wires into the projector's bulb receptacle, and tightening with two easy-to-position screws (provided with the kit). A single screwdriver is the only tool needed. There is no trimming or cutting required of any electrical wiring. The installation is almost foolproof. Once installed, the bulb functions exactly as before.Not that most people will need this, but the kit is easy to remove if you want to install it in a different projector.The kit comes with no instructions (because the kit fits several different brands of projectors), BUT links to excellent online videos are provided, showing how the kit can be installed in each of the different projectors.I have attached 8 sequential photos to this review, illustrating the 5-minute installation process.Kudos to this small firm for developing and selling such an innovative solution.
56Chevyman
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019
It was easy to install and shows the movies great. I stopped the film for about a minuet to see if the brighter bulb would burn the tape and no problem at all. This is much better than paying twice as much for a bulb that last only 15 hours compared to 200 hours for this one. The bulb comes with a link to the install instructions.
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