Budget LED headlights
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There are Beamtech 9005 headlight bulbs (8000 lumens) and there are 9005 fog light bulbs (800 lumens). If you believe the specs, the headlights are 10X brighter than the fog lights. Which bulb are you guys using?
Looking at the specs for the stock 9140 halogen bulb, it is rated at 700 lumens.
Looking at the specs for the stock 9140 halogen bulb, it is rated at 700 lumens.
I just double checked my order and I got the 9005 headlight bulb .
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Hopefully I didn’t make a mistake, I ordered the 9005 fog light bulb. I was able to get the Beamtech H13 headlights for $31.99 on Amazon.
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Hopefully I didn’t make a mistake, I ordered the 9005 fog light bulb. I was able to get the Beamtech H13 headlights for $31.99 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZDLKT9...et_detail_page
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZDLKT9...et_detail_page
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The fan noise drove me crazy, Pulled them out and went with the https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Much better by far.
Much better by far.
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The fan noise drove me crazy, Pulled them out and went with the https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHCQ8KY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Much better by far.
Much better by far.
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Check through this thread. Other guys are reporting better light from different bulbs for fogs.
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I went with the Beamtech fogs for my fog lights. They are close to stock level lighting, but the color matches. Even though the headlight version fits and puts out more light, I will probably stick with these. They do illuminate the ground close to the vehicle where the headlights miss (especially high beams) and they don't put out hardly any heat. This latter point is important to me, as the stock bulbs did make the lens pretty hot and I think that contributed to some cracking and aging of that lens.
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I went with the Beamtech fogs for my fog lights. They are close to stock level lighting, but the color matches. Even though the headlight version fits and puts out more light, I will probably stick with these. They do illuminate the ground close to the vehicle where the headlights miss (especially high beams) and they don't put out hardly any heat. This latter point is important to me, as the stock bulbs did make the lens pretty hot and I think that contributed to some cracking and aging of that lens.
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I went with the Beamtech fogs for my fog lights. They are close to stock level lighting, but the color matches. Even though the headlight version fits and puts out more light, I will probably stick with these. They do illuminate the ground close to the vehicle where the headlights miss (especially high beams) and they don't put out hardly any heat. This latter point is important to me, as the stock bulbs did make the lens pretty hot and I think that contributed to some cracking and aging of that lens.
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Just for reference, the stock 9140 halogen fog light bulb dissipates 40W while the 9005 headlight bulb dissipates 25W and the 9005 fog light bulb dissipates approximately 15W (assumed based on 30W equivalent). So either choice is significantly cooler than the stock halogen bulb.
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I have not seen a 9140 bulb made by Beamtech. The Beamtech 9005 fog lights seems to be the best choice if you want about the same brightness as the stock halogen bulbs. The 9005 headlight bulb is going to be significantly brighter than stock. I am concerned that they will be too bright and create a problem for oncoming traffic. It takes too long to find the fog light switch so turning them off/on for oncoming traffic is not realistic in my opinion.
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Stanbro--
Are you sure of the wattage numbers you used for the two Beamtechs? I thought the headlights were 8000 lumen and the fogs were 800 lumens, so I'd expect about a 1:10 reduction in wattage, correct? Either way, I agree with your point that fog lights as bright as headlights might be a problem for oncoming traffic.
Are you sure of the wattage numbers you used for the two Beamtechs? I thought the headlights were 8000 lumen and the fogs were 800 lumens, so I'd expect about a 1:10 reduction in wattage, correct? Either way, I agree with your point that fog lights as bright as headlights might be a problem for oncoming traffic.
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Stanbro--
Are you sure of the wattage numbers you used for the two Beamtechs? I thought the headlights were 8000 lumen and the fogs were 800 lumens, so I'd expect about a 1:10 reduction in wattage, correct? Either way, I agree with your point that fog lights as bright as headlights might be a problem for oncoming traffic.
Are you sure of the wattage numbers you used for the two Beamtechs? I thought the headlights were 8000 lumen and the fogs were 800 lumens, so I'd expect about a 1:10 reduction in wattage, correct? Either way, I agree with your point that fog lights as bright as headlights might be a problem for oncoming traffic.
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This is what I asked:
Please clarify the power dissipation and lumens for both the 9005 headlight and 9005 fog light. How can the headlight dissipate 25W and produce 8000 lumens while the fog light dissipates 30W and produces only 800 lumens?
Here is the response:
Although the fog light and the headlight have the same csp chip the 30w of the fog light is the theoretical value. But because it didn't have the heat sink, so when the system test out the high temperature, the power would decline. Therefore, the lumens is smaller. If the headlight (with heat sink) can be install in your headlight housing, we suggest you bought the headlight, because it is brighter.
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LED output drops as temperatures rise. Therefore a heat sink is a great idea for any LED that runs very long. Some headlights use fans in lieu of a heat sink. I’m not familiar with their products but apparently the headlight has a heat sink and the fog light does not.