High
Intensity Discharge (HID) is a new type of lighting technology that's
primarily different from the conventional halogen bulbs that use a heated
tungsten filament. Unlike Halogen lamps, High-Intensity-Discharge (HID)
lamps don't have a filament but create light by the arc between two
electrodes. The arc activates the Xenon, which in turn ignites the metal
halide. The light produced by an HID Xenon lighting system is greater
than a standard halogen bulb and with less power consumption. On the
road, HID Xenon lighting systems appear as a bright white beam which
resembles natural daylight. The bright white beam offers greater visibility
and road safety.
In
an HID Xenon lighting system, the voltage between the two electrodes
rises firstly from 12V to 23000V and keeps stable at 8000V by using
the Xenon HID ballasts system. Due to the ultra high voltage, the Xenon
gas ionises and a super-bright beam is produced, whose colour temperature
is up to 12000K. The HID Xenon lighting is much more economic, more
stable and brighter than conventional vehicle lighting.
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We
do not supply cheap HID
Bulbs kits, we only stock and sell the best quality ones that
ensureWe do not supply cheap HID
Bulbs kits, we only stock and sell the best quality ones that
ensure your car is not affected in any way by their fitting.
Prices for supplying and fitting start from £250 - please
call Richard on 01845 522000 to discuss your requirements your
car is not affected in any way by their fitting.
Prices for supplying and fitting start from £250 - please call Richard on 01845 522000 to discuss your
requirements |
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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF XENON LIGHTING?
LOW
POWER CONSUMPTION
The xenon bulb provides more than twice the amount of light of
a halogen bulb, while only consuming half the power (wattage).
Therefore, the driver can see more clearly, and the car has more
power for other functions. Moreover, it is environmentally friendly,
as less power means less fuel consumption.
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THREE
TIMES BRIGHTER
The clear white light produced by the Xenon bulb is similar to
daylight. Research has shown that this enables drivers to concentrate
better. Furthermore, this particular light colour reflects the
road markings and signs better than conventional lighting. |
EXTREMELY
LONG LIFE
The xenon bulb also delivers a marked contribution to road safety
in the event of limited visibility due to weather conditions.
In practical terms, the life span of the bulb is equal to that
of the car, which means that the bulb need only be replaced in
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COLOUR
TEMPERATURE
Colour Temperature is a measurement in Degrees Kelvin that indicates
the hue of a specific type of light source. Many people believe
the misconception that colour temperature is a rating of the brightness
of the bulb or HID kit. This belief is completely false. The reality
of the matter is that the higher the colour temperature, the less
useable light output you will obtain. Higher K kits such as 7000k,
7500k, etc. have been manufactured for individuals that are more
concerned about the actual colour output of their lights as opposed
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Why is good quality car lighting so important?
Because it saves lives. Better lighting leads to earlier and improved
recognition of objects, cyclists, pedestrians, road workers, etc. Earlier
and improved recognition of traffic signs and road markings is also
vitally important to accident prevention. Therefore, better lighting
delivers an active contribution to road safety and driver comfort, and
can save lives.
Why was Xenon Light developed?
For more safety on our roads. In the past decade, car manufacturers
have made cars safer and more comfortable by the introduction of A.B.S.,
air bags, air conditioning, etc. But still, no less than 60% of all
traffic accidents take place in poorly lit conditions. Therefore, lighting
greatly contributes actively to road safety and comfort.
What does the XENON HID light system kit includes?
We will supply you with all of the necessary components and hardware
to install this system into your vehicle. Each kit includes: 2 direct
plug-in XENON H.I.D. lamps, 2 ballasts (transformer / igniter unit),
all necessary wiring.
Why
is Xenon lighting more expensive than halogen lighting?
Xenon lighting is not simply a question of a new type of bulb, but a
whole new system consisting of:
(1) A complex HID Xenon bulb manufactured according to the highest standards
of precision.
(2) A hi-tech HID electrical ballast system specially adapted to the
Xenon bulb.
The price is governed by all these components. Generally the price of
the HID ballast, which is NOT necessary to a traditional bulb, accounts
for 2/3 of the price of the whole Xenon HID lighting system.
What is Lumen (lm)?
The international unit (SI) of luminous flux (quantity of lights). For
example, a dinner candle produces about 12 lumens and a standard 60-watt
incandescent bulb produces 830 lumens. The higher the number is, the
brighter the light is.
What is Kelvin (K)?
A basic unit of thermodynamic temperature (colour temperature) used
to measure the whiteness of the light output. The higher the number
is, the whiter the light is. When over 5000K the light begins to turn
to blue as daylight.
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