Budget LED headlights
Elder User
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The fog lights on your Platinum are LED and these are the ones that most people want but they don’t want to pay the price for them. Second choice would be the Morimoto XB’s but again, most don’t want to pay the price so many people resort to a LED bulb replacement and any problems that might come with said bulb replacement into the factory halogen housing. In closing, if you have a Platinum, the only bulbs that are not LED from the factory are the license plate bulbs and the interior vanity mirrors.
Cross-Country
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Huge post here, lots of good information. I seem to have confused myself. I was about to order Beamtech's for my 2019 F-350 when I discovered something.
I went to Beamtech's web site, I found there are two different types of H13 headlight bulbs. S1 for $38.99 and J1 for $42.99. One looks like the heat sink area is an oval, the other is a circle. Is the more expensive bulb going to have something built in so you don't get radio noise like some have posted? What's the difference, which one is better?
A similar thing with the fog light bulbs.. H10 and 9005 Why two bulbs that are the "same" as someone a few posts prior commented on. What's the difference? They are both the same price. Which is better?
I read a lot hoping to make things clearer with information shared by others, and now I find myself more confused???
I went to Beamtech's web site, I found there are two different types of H13 headlight bulbs. S1 for $38.99 and J1 for $42.99. One looks like the heat sink area is an oval, the other is a circle. Is the more expensive bulb going to have something built in so you don't get radio noise like some have posted? What's the difference, which one is better?
A similar thing with the fog light bulbs.. H10 and 9005 Why two bulbs that are the "same" as someone a few posts prior commented on. What's the difference? They are both the same price. Which is better?
I read a lot hoping to make things clearer with information shared by others, and now I find myself more confused???
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Down SOUTH
The Four H13 & Two 9005 inline canbus decoders fixed the Radio static & the flicker in the camera screen.
On High Beam : the camera still shows just a little bit of flicker but not nothing like before.
I can live with it now
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Down SOUTH
2019f350, good points you bring up.
i think / guess the round heat sink H13 H/L LED Bulbs are Fan Type Cooled (noisy & unnecessary) & the Oval (like mine) are Fanless.
The H10 & 9005 are the same bulb from my understanding.
I think the H10 is an Old Part Numbering System. Others may can correct my “theory” lol
Both H10/9005 (much brighter) are actually hi beam headlamp bulbs (for different applications) but will fit in 9140/9145/9155 fog lamps with no problems.
Remember to not confuse halogen watts with LED watts for brightness.
this is how much power the bulb uses.
Lumens is the Output / Brightness of any bulb.
i think / guess the round heat sink H13 H/L LED Bulbs are Fan Type Cooled (noisy & unnecessary) & the Oval (like mine) are Fanless.
The H10 & 9005 are the same bulb from my understanding.
I think the H10 is an Old Part Numbering System. Others may can correct my “theory” lol
Both H10/9005 (much brighter) are actually hi beam headlamp bulbs (for different applications) but will fit in 9140/9145/9155 fog lamps with no problems.
Remember to not confuse halogen watts with LED watts for brightness.
this is how much power the bulb uses.
Lumens is the Output / Brightness of any bulb.
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Here is more information from Beamtech's web site page: both are fanless. I see now that they both say Newest Korean CSP LED, the J1 adds in "Y19" whatever that is?
Whats the difference? Which one is better? I have submitted questions to Beamtech using their web site. I will share results when I get it.
J1 bulb
BEAMTECH H13 LED Headlight Bulb,6PCS Top Newest Korean CSP Y19 LED Chips(Double-sided).Producing 8000 lumens output per pair.6500K Xenon White color,super bright,far more than the original bulb.(Pack of 2)
Whats the difference? Which one is better? I have submitted questions to Beamtech using their web site. I will share results when I get it.
J1 bulb
BEAMTECH H13 LED Headlight Bulb,6PCS Top Newest Korean CSP Y19 LED Chips(Double-sided).Producing 8000 lumens output per pair.6500K Xenon White color,super bright,far more than the original bulb.(Pack of 2)
- Fanless Design:Without noise,more quieter.Receive a better and smooth radio signal.More smarter.Plug and play,no need modify circuit,easy installation.These bulbs are CanBUS-Ready and will work with most vehicle's computer system without error.
- Good Light Pattern:Reproduce the same focal distance as the halogen lamp.Without any dark spots or foggy light.Bring you more focusing and brighten lighting effect.Safer night driving.DOT in line with legal street driving.
- Better Heat Dissipation:Advanced cooling system bring the most stable heat dissipation.Greatly prolongs the service life of lamps which are more than 30,000hrs.IP65 Waterproof,it always keep working even in extreme situations.
Fanless Design:Enjoy the light with quietness,give you the most comfortable user experience.
Specification:
Model:H13
LED Type:CSP Y19 LED Chips
Input Power:40W/set
Lumen:8000LM/set
VoltageC9-32V
IP Rate:IP65
Color Temperature:6500K
Heat Dissipation:Aviation Aluminum 6063
Operating temperature:-40C to +80C
Operating Voltage:>30000hrs
Installation:Plug and Play
Placement on Vehicle:Left,Right,Front
Package:2xH13 LED Headlight Bulb
These bulbs are CanBUS-Ready and will work with most vehicle's computer system without error
S1 bulb
H13 led headlight bulb, Newest Korean CSP LED chips (Double-sided) Producing 8000 lumens output, Super bright with output 4000lm per light for safety driving at night, 6500K xenon white color, far more than the halogen lamp and HID lamp.
Light type: H13
Input Power: L/25W,H/25W
Operating Voltage: DC9-32V
Luminous Flux: L/4000LM,H/4000LM
IP Rate: IP65
Light Source Model: CSP Chip
Color Temperature: 6500K
Heat Dissipation Theory: Aviation aluminum 6063
Operating Life: >30000hrs
Operating temperature: -40C to +80C
Specification:
Model:H13
LED Type:CSP Y19 LED Chips
Input Power:40W/set
Lumen:8000LM/set
Voltage
C9-32VIP Rate:IP65
Color Temperature:6500K
Heat Dissipation:Aviation Aluminum 6063
Operating temperature:-40C to +80C
Operating Voltage:>30000hrs
Installation:Plug and Play
Placement on Vehicle:Left,Right,Front
Package:2xH13 LED Headlight Bulb
These bulbs are CanBUS-Ready and will work with most vehicle's computer system without error
S1 bulb
H13 led headlight bulb, Newest Korean CSP LED chips (Double-sided) Producing 8000 lumens output, Super bright with output 4000lm per light for safety driving at night, 6500K xenon white color, far more than the halogen lamp and HID lamp.
- Super long lifespan: > 30,000hrs, The power of each lamp only 25W, Waterproof driver and connectors level IP65.
- Lamp low heat: far less than halogen lamp and HID lights, greatly prolongs the service life of lamps and lanterns.
- Health and safety: no high voltage and large current startup, no circuit interference and electromagnetic radiation, No fan, driver smaller, installation easier, plug and play.
- Good light beam pattern: with a narrow strip light of light emitting surface, close to the halogen design, rather than other products circular surface emitting.
Light type: H13
Input Power: L/25W,H/25W
Operating Voltage: DC9-32V
Luminous Flux: L/4000LM,H/4000LM
IP Rate: IP65
Light Source Model: CSP Chip
Color Temperature: 6500K
Heat Dissipation Theory: Aviation aluminum 6063
Operating Life: >30000hrs
Operating temperature: -40C to +80C
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Cross-Country
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Both of the H13 bulbs are fanless. I received an email reply about the S1 vs J1 H13 Beamtech head light bulbs.
The reply is:
Hi,
all of them have their advantage.
the j1 have the small size,it is easy installing.
the S1's power is bigger,so the brightness is better.
regards.
They have not yet replied concerning the fog light bulbs, H10 vs 9005.
The reply is:
Hi,
all of them have their advantage.
the j1 have the small size,it is easy installing.
the S1's power is bigger,so the brightness is better.
regards.
They have not yet replied concerning the fog light bulbs, H10 vs 9005.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Down SOUTH
Auto & Household 120v LED is constantly improving in quality & price.
I have around 750 Bulbs in my Six Poultry Houses.
I’ve probably spent $30k in light bulbs since I started in 1997.
LED price is now 1/3rd of what they were when they first came out
I have around 750 Bulbs in my Six Poultry Houses.
I’ve probably spent $30k in light bulbs since I started in 1997.
LED price is now 1/3rd of what they were when they first came out
New User
Joined: Nov 2018
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After reading this thread I installed Beamtech 9005’s in the fogs and H13 in the headlights. Also added the switchback Morimoto’s in the turn signals. The headlights are a huge improvement over the stock bulbs. I used Forscan to eliminate the hyper flash, turn on Bambi mode and adjust the tire size up to the factory 20” wheels/tires combo (just installed 35x12.5r20 Milestar Patagonia MT’s that are 34.8”). The tire adjustment has my speedometer dead on as it was a couple off with the new wheels/tires.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2018
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Ive been wanting to do this swap for awhile now. But waiting on feedback with driving in the snow. Whether or not there is enough heat from the bulbs to melt the snow from the lenses (like the halogens do) or if snow just builds up. Any help is appreciated.
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Joined: Nov 2018
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From: Cheboygan Mi
LEDs and snow
patience, lol, Just installed the beamtechs and I am curious also, it’s now 12 below zero, no snow till Tuesday, I’ll post then
Tuned
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lol, just tired of the halogens. Looking forward to hearing your feedback.