Need help identifying...please!

[Sean_john]

Need help finding this bulb...

 

[stamp11127]

Thats your standard H1 Halogen Bulb.....

Google Search came up with many vendors, just one of them is below:

Hella Part hlah83115131 - H1 130w Standard Halogen Bulb - 4 Wheel Parts

 

[Sean_john]

Thats your standard H1 Halogen Bulb.....

Google Search came up with many vendors, just one of them is below:

Hella Part hlah83115131 - H1 130w Standard Halogen Bulb - 4 Wheel Parts[/

Thank you very much! I searched for about a half hour and couldn't find one that looks like it.

 

[GAINMOB]

if u have HIDs it will be the same number

 

[Sean_john]

So, my next question is would it matter if I get the 35 watt or 55 watt??
Sorry for the remedial questions, but this is the first vehicle that I've owned that I'm trying to be "hands on" with.
Thanks for the help.

 

[Bedrck47]

Would suggest that you get the Ford Workshop on DVD

 

[DetroitDarin]

can the wiring handle the increased power for the 55w bulb? that's the real question. I have 85w bulbs in my truck's OEM 55w wiring (replaced factory driving lights with the new bumper) and so-far so-good. It'll work until it doesn't.

 

[stamp11127]

There should be a number on the old bulb you can cross reference before buying a replacement. Also check the owners manual for the recommended bulb.
The wiring has a small "built in" overcurrent protection but not much. I would not increase the wattage without increasing the wire gauge.

Wire gauge is one instance where "more is better".

 

[IMINYOURCHAIR]

to add to what stamp said, you can run some math to determine what you can run. you need to know the wire gauge you have at the light connector back to it's fuse.. then watts/volts will give you a current for the voltage your alternator puts out. for instance, given that I=p/v where we know p=watts which would be either 35 or 55 for hid. plug that in and you can know if the wire you have can handle it with out getting too hot. So, 55w at 12v gives about 4.58 amps which looks right as I have measured this myself before. This site is a good go to for wire size for the current you plan to draw. it even has length factored in.

 

[Sean_john]

Ok, first off...I really appreciate the assistance. I tried to make out the numbers the other day and couldn't. After using my iPhone and zoom I found that it's a 55w. With that part out of the way...I am seeing 5000k, 6000k, etc. does that only refer to the yellow to blue spectrum and not the output and also are there any brands you would recommend to buy/avoid?

 

[stamp11127]

Those numbers are the Kelvin temperature/color rating of the light.

Compact Fluorescent CFL Colors Explained | Kelvin Color for CFL Lamps

All bulbs will burn out eventually, the cheaper bulbs are cheaper for a reason. Never had issues with Hella bulbs on road. But running them off road will shorten the life of any bulb unless they are rated HD.

 

[Sean_john]

Thanks.

 

[Hansi]

The wires should be able to handle the increase in woltedge, on the other hand the reflector in the headlight can become dull om faded since the 55w is alot warmer