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[axistr]

I noticed lately a lot of LED globe replacements for H4 halogen globes on the market.

There are hundreds listed on ebay over recent times. Has anyone tried any of these yet ? Interesting most have internal fans to keep them cool. Some have small can bus/starter modules and some only need to plug the original H4 plug into the rear of the new globe. They have some very high lumens ratings so I wounder how much better they are in real life compared to my 65w H4 halogen globes.

 

One area I would like to improve on is the current draw on the hatch. When the A/C is running, electric fuel pump and both radiator fans cut in with the headlights on high beam, I can notice a dimming of the lights for 2-3 seconds till the alternator catches up. (running a Bosch 85amp alternator ).

 

Quick calculations tells me the Halogen globes draw about 10amps on high beam 

65w x 2 = 130w

divided by input voltage 12.8 = 10.15amps.  Total estimate lumens of both globes 1,600

 

As mentioned I would like to know if anyone is using them, if so there performance, reliability, brand and cost.

 

Lenny         

[Rockoz]

Havent actually seen any in action yet but I am using them in other applications.

Had some experience with HIDs.

Like HIDs you need to get the right light colour for best effect.

Its all good to go for the brighter white colours in theory but in practice they dont work well at night and upset other drivers.

Need to go for the warmer colours I think around 4500k which is closer to natural light.

The brighter colours around 6000k are great fo picking out reflective objects at long distances but give low detail of what is actually on the road.

Im looking at ones for my motor bike but not seriously at the moment.

[ls2lxhatch]

I have been considering the Truck-Lite headlamp replacements.

 

http://www.narva.com...eadlamp-inserts

http://truck-lite.co...ght-ece-27291c/

http://www.gmh-toran...led-headlights/

[cameron]

I use the Trucklite units they are simply brilliant.

 

Cameron

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[limo]

I bought H4 replacement ones for my work Fords but they don't work on low beam.

am still investigating but I think it's because there is 4 high beam globes and the 2 normal globes put a resistive earth

on the high beam lug of the LED globe and stops low beam lighting.

did a bench test