90/100watt headlight frying reflector
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07-12-2008, 10:47 AM
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RE: 90/100watt headlight frying reflector
A 100 watt headlamp draws less than 9 amps.
The typical wiring to the headlight will carry that easily.
But the lampholder (socket) in the bucket may melt if it's the el-cheapo plastic type.
And the heat generated in the bucket may damage the wire insulation inside the bucket.
I run the 100/80 in my Sloptail.
The headlight is a $60 aftermarket 5-1/4 inch.
I am running 16 gauge wires, and have had no problems.
The typical wiring to the headlight will carry that easily.
But the lampholder (socket) in the bucket may melt if it's the el-cheapo plastic type.
And the heat generated in the bucket may damage the wire insulation inside the bucket.
I run the 100/80 in my Sloptail.
The headlight is a $60 aftermarket 5-1/4 inch.
I am running 16 gauge wires, and have had no problems.
#12
07-12-2008, 10:55 AM
RE: 90/100watt headlight frying reflector
ORIGINAL: pococj
A 100 watt headlamp draws less than 9 amps.
The typical wiring to the headlight will carry that easily.
But the lampholder (socket) in the bucket may melt if it's the el-cheapo plastic type.
And the heat generated in the bucket may damage the wire insulation inside the bucket.
I run the 100/80 in my Sloptail.
The headlight is a $60 aftermarket 5-1/4 inch.
I am running 16 gauge wires, and have had no problems.
A 100 watt headlamp draws less than 9 amps.
The typical wiring to the headlight will carry that easily.
But the lampholder (socket) in the bucket may melt if it's the el-cheapo plastic type.
And the heat generated in the bucket may damage the wire insulation inside the bucket.
I run the 100/80 in my Sloptail.
The headlight is a $60 aftermarket 5-1/4 inch.
I am running 16 gauge wires, and have had no problems.
Have to say I wasn't sure about the current thing - good advice and thanks for the correction.
#13
07-12-2008, 03:29 PM
RE: 90/100watt headlight frying reflector
IMO, you would be better going with HID in the head lamp. It draws less current and puts out more lumins to the pavement.
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If your eye's are not as good as they were when younger (common with most of us as we age) then get with some 55watters in the AUX passing lamps too. Or even plop down some serious cash and get a HID conversion of driving lamps for the AUX lighting too.
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With that then you will have some real lighting out front. \\;
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If your eye's are not as good as they were when younger (common with most of us as we age) then get with some 55watters in the AUX passing lamps too. Or even plop down some serious cash and get a HID conversion of driving lamps for the AUX lighting too.
 \\;
With that then you will have some real lighting out front. \\;
#15
07-25-2008, 09:53 PM
RE: 90/100watt headlight frying reflector
ORIGINAL: Just Dave
Try a silverstar bulb, the difference is unbelievable and no excessive heat.
Try a silverstar bulb, the difference is unbelievable and no excessive heat.
I tried one for a quick-fix. \\; Got the best one they had in the 60/55 range. \\; What a difference...
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