the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
icon

high powered fog lights


Post ReplyPost New Topic
< Prev Topic Next Topic >
sullivan91 
Copper - Posts: 86
Copper spacespace
Joined: December 25, 2010
Location: Texas, Eritrea
Posted: March 30, 2011 at 1:21 AM / IP Logged  
Would it be possibly to convert a high wattage halogen work light into a working light on my truck? I need to get some insight on the actual requirements. It wont be used for long periods either.
They would be mounted behind my grill and only used for short periods.
I would modify a mount and custom mount the lights. Here is an example of the light:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product__99994287-P_N3158_A|GRP2044____?zoneAssigned=1
These things really light up.
oldspark 
Gold - Posts: 4,913
Gold spacespace
Joined: November 03, 2008
Location: Australia
Posted: March 30, 2011 at 2:46 AM / IP Logged  
A 300W or bigger inverter....
It'll take ~30A from your battery.
Phreak480 
Copper - Posts: 84
Copper spacespace
Joined: June 12, 2003
Location: United States
Posted: March 30, 2011 at 12:53 PM / IP Logged  
why not go with something designed for the automotive world, you'd be amazed what you can do with good HID lighting?
oldspark 
Gold - Posts: 4,913
Gold spacespace
Joined: November 03, 2008
Location: Australia
Posted: March 30, 2011 at 5:01 PM / IP Logged  
x2! Behind a grill implies flood or forward lighting (maybe subversive) - and there should be heaps of 12V (or 24V) solutions.
Powering those AC halogens for sort periods isn't too good - lots of thermal shock.
And if on whilst driving, they are prone to break. (Long filaments - very weak!)
shirker 
Member - Posts: 47
Member spacespace
Joined: April 04, 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posted: April 04, 2011 at 3:18 PM / IP Logged  
...that and they put out so much directional heat that if your grill is plastic it is liable to melt and if metal become a vertical bar-b-que

Sorry, you can NOT post a reply.
This topic is closed.

  Printable version Printable version Post ReplyPost New Topic
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

  •  
Search the12volt.com
Follow the12volt.com Follow the12volt.com on Facebook
Thursday, March 28, 2024 • Copyright © 1999-2024 the12volt.com, All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies
Disclaimer: *All information on this site ( the12volt.com ) is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular use. Any user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and use of this information. Please verify all wire colors and diagrams before applying any information.

Secured by Sectigo
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer
Support the12volt.com
Top
the12volt.com spacer
the12volt.com spacer