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Projector lamp module in black plastic housing with connector

3M

3M 78-6972-0050-5 projector lamp 245 W

SKU CH-QBXS-0NG8B MPN 78-6972-0050-5

Replacement lamp kit with 245 W OEM bulb delivers 3000 hours normal or 5000 hours whisper-mode life

  • Power rating245 W
  • Lamp lifespan3000 Hour Normal 5000 Hour Whisper Mode
  • Product typeProjector Lamp
  • 245 W lamp delivers bright projection
  • 3000 hours normal use before replacement
  • 5000 hours in whisper mode extends life
  • Genuine OEM bulb ensures reliable performance
  • Compatible housing fits 3M 78-6972-0050-5 projector

Direct Replacement Lamp Kit

This 245 W lamp module is built as a direct replacement for the 3M 78-6972-0050-5 projector. It ships as a complete housing with a genuine OEM bulb inside, so installers can swap it without handling a bare lamp. The kit targets facilities teams and AV technicians who need a drop-in part that restores factory brightness.

OEM Bulb in Compatible Housing

The assembly pairs an original manufacturer bulb with a high-quality compatible cage, matching the projector’s electrical and optical specifications. Normal mode delivers 3000 hours of operation, while Whisper mode extends the interval to 5000 hours for quieter, lower-output use. No special tools are required beyond the projector’s standard lamp door access.

Verify Projector Model Before Ordering

Confirm the unit’s service tag reads 78-6972-0050-5 or X56 before purchase; the housing geometry and connector are specific to that chassis. Buyers needing a bare bulb only, or a lamp for any other 3M series, will not be served by this kit. The 180-day warranty covers defects but does not extend to labour or projector damage.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Replacement Projector Bulbs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $213.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 9,513 comparable items (median $99.99).
Power rating 245 W
Higher than about 68% of the 8,831 comparable items (median 215 W).

Specifications

Product
Brand name3M
Product typeProjector Lamp
Display
Lamp lifespan3000 Hour Normal 5000 Hour Whisper Mode
Power
Power rating245 W
Size & build
Shipping weight0.59 kg
Package size203 × 203 × 203 mm

Questions about this item

What wattage does the 245 W lamp draw and what brightness level does that cap in practice?

The lamp runs at 245 W and delivers the brightness specified by the projector manufacturer for normal operation.

What physical housing and bulb combination does the 78-6972-0050-5 kit include for mounting?

The kit supplies a genuine OEM bulb inside a compatible housing designed to fit the 3M projector's lamp compartment.

How is the X56 replacement lamp installed and which step do people often get wrong?

Power off and cool the projector, remove the old lamp module, insert the new housing until it seats firmly, then reset the lamp timer in the menu.

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