blown headlights

[scotty]

I have replaced both headlights now at seperate times, they keep blowing. Not sure why? Have had the driving lights professionally fitted about a 2 years ago had no problems till 2 months ago. I also upgraded the headlights same time i got driving lights done.
Anyone else had this problem?
Any ideas what going wrong? Getting expensive!
Cheers

Scotty

[olcoolone]

What size globes are you using.

[McSumWay]

Some of the upgrade globes are pretty ordinary for life span. I used some of those +50 globes and they lasted only a few months. Gone back to standard globes and rely on my driving lights for the upgrade

[scotty]

i think they are plus 50. The bloke said they would outlast the origonals????
I don't find the origonals bright enough.

[Dave]

Yep, mine keep doing the same thing, Toyota keep replacing them for me for free tho, so I ain't complaining

[scotty]

even though they are aftermarket globes

[berniecam]

Hi scotty.I have been using IPF fat boy globes from ARB.Ok to use with standard wireing loom, only two months old bit pricey no probs yet,- but you have got me worried.A mate of mine bought two (not Fat boy) from Supercheap around the same time,half the price, he told me he has replaced one already.CHEERS.:eek:

[scotty]

Mine were $50 a set, not sure of the brand at moment, but the bloke said they were very popular with guyswith 4x4s.

[jiggins]

i used a set of the plus 50 globes in an EF Falcon i use to drive till i got the lux both globes went in about 3 weeks bought from repco.

[olcoolone]

Haven't seen this problem with Plus 50's yet but it might be the same as high powered globe failing early.

High power globes have a shorter life the standard globes because the filaments are made with smaller gauge wire and have more windings, the filament burns a lot hotter causing it the become more brittle and with the thinner wire and more windings it will vibrate and snap easier then a standard globe.

Plus 50's are the same except the filaments are much the same as standard globes in winding and thickness, the way the output is increased is by using higher temperature gases making the filament burn brighter.

You can get a Plus 30 heavy duty version that is used on a lot of trucks, the filament has a support leg that is connected to the middle of the filament stopping vibrations.


Regards Richad

[xrdave]

I get about 18 months out of my IPF Fatboys. Which is not good enough IMO. Great lights still.

[oldrev]

phillips plus 80 bulbs in for about 3 months no probs so far 60 bucks a pair

[Steve9R]

ive had my +50's in my lux for about 12months now.. no problems..

Steve

[scotty]

Old rev , how do people react to your lights, i cop heaps and they are only plus fifty

[oldrev]

scotty,
i had to adjust my lights after bar/winch/springs.
so i made a board to do the job old tables on its end
on low beam thetop line of ur lights are to be between 50- 70 mm below the horizontal line of the height or the centre of ur lights @5 metres
if that sound complicated well it is sorta but in quoting all that crap i set mine @ about 60mm
i had more probs before when truck was stock.
the lights have definately got more balls about them than standard
cheers
ken

[TOMUCH]

Scotty, I have to ask the stupid question... your not touching the globe (glass) in any way prior to installation are you? this will cetainly cause the globes to blow prematurely... Cheers TOMUCH

[scotty]

Na mate,i know that one.

[Alby]

I was reading a thread somewhere recently and the guy was saying if you buy Hella premium lamps that they are rebadged of either Osram Silverstar or Phillips vision plus but alot cheaper to buy this way (almost half price). Aparently the serial number on the side of the lamps is identical to prove it ??