Has anyone tried the new 6 volt hallogen light bulbs in their cars? Have they had any effecton the orignal fabric coated wiring? I was told they are a brighter light than the orignal bulbs.
For the same wattage an quartz-halogen lamp puts out about 40% more light than an incandescent lamp.
As long as you go for the same wattage the load on your electrical system is unchanged. However, you might find that the available quartz-halogen lamps are higher wattage than the original lamps.
You don't say what car you are inquiring about, but I will assume it is for the 1955 that is in your signature which would be a sealed beam type. Unfortunately I don't have information about the wattage of the original lamps or replacements for that era as my focus is on the older bulb and reflector era.
Hi CHS,
I have a halogen set-up (32cp plug-in bulbs & UVIRA-plated reflectors) on both my 1931 Buick 8-57 and 1936 Plymouth P2. Both are 6 volt.
There is approximately the same battery drain and no overheating anywhere, as when tungsten bulbs were being used, but much better illumination, suitable for night driving
Additionally, using headlight relays not only prolongs the life of the original switches, but also increases the illumination even more.
Battery charging with the original generator on the Buick works approximately the same as with the tungsten bulbs. On the Plymouth, which is my driver, I did switch to an alternator and headlight relay
Quote from: Fr Mike on March 23, 2011, 10:33:27 PM
Hi CHS,
I have a halogen set-up (32cp plug-in bulbs & UVIRA-plated reflectors) on both my 1931 Buick 8-57 and 1936 Plymouth P2. Both are 6 volt.
There is approximately the same battery drain and no overheating anywhere, as when tungsten bulbs were being used, but much better illumination, suitable for night driving
Additionally, using headlight relays not only prolongs the life of the original switches, but also increases the illumination even more.
Battery charging with the original generator on the Buick works approximately the same as with the tungsten bulbs. On the Plymouth, which is my driver, I did switch to an alternator and headlight relay
Pretty much the same thing I did with my 1933's headlamps: http://www.ply33.com/Repair/lights and http://www.ply33.com/Repair/voltreg
Thank You all for responding. I rarely use my car at night because of the lights it currently has. When I heard about the Hallogen lights it peaked my interest.
Now that I know others have used them without problems, it is time to change mine.
Thakn's again for your help,
Chuck
Based on comments posted here I'm thinking Hallogen bulbs for my 40 Ply P-9 6 V. Headlights, tail lights, and insturment lights. Where does one get the bulbs as I can't find them here in Central Fl.
Thanks in Advance
I have heard stories that the heat from the hallogen bulbs can damage plastic parts...If your lenes are plastic, they could warp, or worse. May wish to check with the supplier on his thoughts before you purchase. Just my two cents worth.
I have seen the hallogen bulbs listed on EBay. Bill Hirsch also sells them thru mail order. 1-800-828-2061