| Sid Squid |
02-05-06 02:13 PM |
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Originally Posted by Scoobs
Osram Silverstars
Philips Vision Plus.
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Both good.
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Originally Posted by Scoobs
Don't go for major high wattage bulbs (80 - 100 watts), they yellow the lenses (apparently).
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Originally Posted by I Previously
It's not the heat which damages plastic light lenses, it's UV radiation, cheaper bulbs aren't so well UV shielded, this is what does the damage.
Don't buy unbranded bulbs - even of the standard wattage - always get one of the recognised brands.
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Also, as RandyO quite rightly points out, higher wattage bulbs get hotter, even if adequately UV shielded to avoid damaging the lenses, the extra heat may damage something else, reflector/bulb holder, in addition more wattage equals greater current draw, possibly exceeding the rating of the wiring, connectors or bulb holder. |
