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Old 02-09-2019, 12:21 PM   #4
rotorwrench
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Default Re: Types of 6 volt sealed beam headlights

I never had any troubles with the old 6006 bulbs being bright. On vehicles that have grounding issues, they will be dim. A lot of the new ones are halogen so those will be a bit brighter but likely use more current. I've not seen any LED types yet so I can't comment on them yet.


They should be able to make a 7-inch glass or plastic reflector housing where the LEDs or Halogen bulbs can be replaceable. These would be similar to the motorcycle lamps that have been available for years. Getting a 6-volt bulb for them might be problematic unless there is a halogen type that would fit. LEDs might need a special reflector to get the beam focused. The LEDs are usually ganged together and getting focus depends on the shape of the output pattern. I've seen a lot of modern automotive lighting that is too bright for my taste. I would hate getting flashed all the time if my dims were brighter than most high beams. I'm not a big fan of the HID lighting but it works well for aircraft landing lights.


The G-3 bulbs are a 6-inch bulb and were popular for motorcycles at one time.

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