Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

So I've been looking at changing the bulbs on the Street.

I've looked at nightbreakers etc, but what would be the consequences of just uping the wattage?

The lights are the bug eyes, like the naked, they are glass with a plastic (I believe) reflector.

I know that high wattage bulbs without UV filters will yellow plastic lenses (shouldn't be an issue)
Also there will be more draw (these have been run in cars without issues other than yellowing)

Is there anything else that I should be cautious about?

Cheers

Ste

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

Isn't that enough? Drawing more current will heat the wires, switches and contacts more than a standard watt bulb. This could lead to premature failure of the headlamp circuit or even a fire. If the headlamps are 'class' why do you need higher wattage bulbs? Think carefully about what you want from upgrading your bulbs...

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

We had a.numpty fit 150/100 bulbs to there Micra melted the ipdm. New Unit and h lamp connectors ,refit old bulbs .400 notes later he was back on the road .....

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

i put a normal car sidelight bulb onto my husky (original bulb was 3W) and melted the sidelight harness! just a few watt's difference. :confused:

took me hours to strip out the wires from the loom and put new ones in...

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

Will Bolton council not have something to say about that ? :mrgreen:

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

i'll get your coat for you... :p :mrgreen:

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

ta ;)

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

Get HIDs. Much better light output than any incandescent bulb and they run cooler while drawing less current.

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

You should be able to put a marginally more powerful bulb in the lamps without any issues. They'll be 40-50w in as standard (most are)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/23/33...ed11c2fd5a.jpg

That is all on HID's

Re: Consequences of higher wattage bulbs
 

yep, think they only run on 35W. :)