Re: [T3] E-CODE HEADLIGHTS

["Keith Park" <TopNotchResto@worldnet.att.net>]

I rewired my headlights so that both filiments stay on when the high beams
are on... gives much better light and I have no problem with the generator
or anything else.  been this way for 10 years or so.

Keith




> > I can hear your generator belt squeeling from here. :=}
> >
>
> If they're 65/55Watt, that's not a lot over standard - shouldn't need an
> alternator, (yet!).  By designing a filament to operate hotter, the light
> output can be increased considerably without the power being much greater-
> much more light for a bit more energy.  (Think about it, an electric fire
> doesn't give much light, but it gives plenty of heat).  The gas filling
> prevents the filament evaporating rapidly and failing.  Best of both
worlds
> really.


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