What Drivers Should Look for When Buying New HID Xenon Bulbs
HID xenon bulbs are normally expected to last around 3000 hours, however when its time to buy replacement xenon bulbs, drivers often find that they are faced with a bewildering array of options.
The cost and range of xenon bulb replacements drivers can find will differ due to three reasons. The main dealer, online shop, or high street locations often have different choices and pricing.
HID Xenon Bulbs – Choosing the right colour
When buying new xenon bulbs you may have noticed that they have different colour temperatures listed next them, for example 6000k, 8000k or even 140000k. The K stands for Kelvin and it is the unit used to measure the colour emitted by xenon bulbs.
Some individuals believe colour temperature means that is the heat created by the light bulb. This is not true. Instead, all xenon light bulbs have the same levels of heat. For example a 14000K bulb will be the same temperature as the 6000K bulb.
The colour temperature of xenon bulbs starts at around 4000K and normally rises to a 14000k, listed below are the colours that a xenon bulb will emit for a given colour temperature.
* 4000k – a slight yellow emission within white light
* 6000k – pure white light
* 8000k – a bit of blue in the white light
* 12000k – Mild purple in the white light
Even though there are different colours, one cannot purchase the bulbs just based on that alone. It is important to note that the higher the colour temperature the less light you actually receive from the headlight. While going from 4000K to 8000K is not going to show a significant difference, anything higher than 12000K will drop a noteworthy amount of light.
Measurement of light is in lumens (lm). Standard lights on a vehicle are at 4300K and 3200lm. With a 12000K light bulb you get 30 percent less illumination, which is 2,200lm. If you decide on a deep purple bulb you need to understand that the light projection will be much less than regular xenon bulbs.
When it comes to deciding where to buy your HID xenon bulbs you can make considerable savings if you are prepared to shop around. The growth of online car bulb retailers has lead to a serious reduction in the price you would normally expect to spend on a replacement car bulb.
For instance, if you purchase an E1 Osram Xenarc, which is standard on vehicles, you would be charged 200 from most dealers. The same light bulb can be found online at a specialty shop for 70. This is quite a big difference in cost, thus shopping around is imperative.
HID xenon bulb replacement can be difficult for someone who is not used to the system operation. There are high voltages behind the connector. It is best to seek a professional mechanic with electric qualifications to avoid the potential shock, which could blow the new light bulb you are trying to install.
If you are looking to change your Car Bulbs then the different choices and types available can be quite daunting. Buying the right set of Xenon Headlight Bulbs that are suited to your car will make driving in the dark safer, enjoyable and less stressful.
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