55W and 35W HID bulbs
04-09-2010, 09:00 AM
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55W and 35W HID bulbs
Im wondering if the 35w hid bulbs can be used on a 55w hid kit. i have read that it is the same bulb and can be interchanged and i have read that they are not interchangeable. anyone have thoughts on this?
04-09-2010, 02:12 PM
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sure i dont see why not, cause its the ballast that controls the wattage,either way the bulb wont last as long with a 55 watt kit any how,the bulb is the bulb you need a ballast the work it,i suggest you google or research this cause you will get mixed answers with this
04-09-2010, 06:39 PM
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Unless there are 55w specific bulbs that I don't know of, all bulbs are the same.
As my06tc said the ballast is what's rated at 35w or 55w.
The life of the bulb will be shorter on a 55w ballast compared to a 35w.
Most if not all generic made in China HID kits use a universally accepted plug type called an AMP connection.
So you aren't limited to buying bulbs from the same seller you bought your HID kit from.
As my06tc said the ballast is what's rated at 35w or 55w.
The life of the bulb will be shorter on a 55w ballast compared to a 35w.
Most if not all generic made in China HID kits use a universally accepted plug type called an AMP connection.
So you aren't limited to buying bulbs from the same seller you bought your HID kit from.
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