Can I use 35w bulb in 50w?

Using a light bulb with too high of wattage can lead to overheating of the light bulb. This heat can melt the light socket as well as the insulation of the wires. Once that happens, you put yourself at risk of arc faults, and this is something that could even lead to property fires.

How hot does a 55w HID Bulb get?

The original 55w light bulbs were around 160 degrees, and the GTR Lighting GEN 3 LED itself only reached a max temperature of 88.9 degrees Fahrenheit. The front of the housing was significantly less hot than the halogen version when running the GTR Lighting GEN 3 Ultra Series LED Headlight bulb for 30 minutes.

Can you replace 55w bulbs with 60W?

The vast majority of wiring systems should be able to cope with uprating 35/35w bulbs to 55/60w bulbs without any problem.

What does the ballast do on a xenon headlight?

When the lamp is turned on, the ballast provides a surge of higher voltage to the lamp. This helps establish an arc between two electrodes on the lamp, which is what causes HID bulbs to light up. The other key function of a ballast is to keep your lamp running and make sure the output is steady.

How long do xenon ballasts last?

A well maintained ballast can last up to 20 years, which is multiple times longer than a bulb’s lifespan.

Do you need a ballast for xenon headlights?

In order to keep your Xenon HID lights working properly, you’ll need a HID ballast. The ballast is an important part of your HID light setup and is essential if you want your Xenon HIDs to work properly.

Can I put a 50w bulb in a 35w lamp?

Using a light bulb with too high of wattage can lead to overheating of the light bulb. This heat can melt the light socket as well as the insulation of the wires.

Can I use 35W bulbs with a 55W ballast?

aftermarket bulbs (35w or 50w) on 50w ballast is a definate NO unless you want to destroy the projectors. ive been running my philips 85122+ bulbs with my 55w ballasts for a few months now. no problems. ive been running my philips 85122+ bulbs with my 55w ballasts for a few months now. no problems.

Can I use a 50 watt ballast in a mini?

There is (or was) a 45 watt bulb which is suitable for running with 50 watt ballasts. However, I’d be reluctant to run more than 35 watt in the Minis. TRS wont warranty the mini when using 50Watt ballast, they will melt shrouds…

Will the 85122+ get whiter at 55W?

So the + is already on the yellow side with 35w so it seems that it would get whiter at 55w. Well 3000k will get whiter and ultinon will get whiter. So the + is already on the yellow side with 35w so it seems that it would get whiter at 55w. The 85122+ will get more yellowish/halogen-like in appearance, but not output.