HID Info
There are plenty of myths that go around related to HID lighting, some of these myths are true, but many are false. Many people that venture into the world of HID are longing for that blueish glow that is commonly associated with HID lighting. What if I told you that the blueish lighting is in-fact achieved by using a bulb that produces pure white light? You would think I’m crazy, right? How about if I told you that most of these “REAL HID KITS” that can be bought off flea-bay for $100 are selling you blue painted bulbs, instead of bulbs that are filled with rare earth xenon gases that when ignited, produce a blue or purple glow? Well, lets try to debunk a few of these myths, and misconceptions and learn what HID (High Intensity Discharge) is all about! Significant Terminology Watt Measure of electrical power (w) Volt Measure of electrical charge (v) Kelvin Measure of color temperature (K) Lumen Measure of light brightness (lu) Candela Measure of light intensity (cd) Ampere Measure of electrical current Cut-off A distinctive line of light produced by the shield in a headlight that blocks light above a certain height in order to prevent blinding of other motorists. Beam Pattern The pattern of light that is projected onto the ground which includes angle of lateral dispersion, width and depth of illumination. Capsule Another term for an HID bulb. Some refer to HID bulbs as gas discharge capsules. Optics The lighting control assembly structured around the bulb, which effects the dispersion of light and it's characteristics to a great degree. HID (High Intensity Discharge) = Gas Discharge Halogen = Incandescence “10.02.04Intellexual.net” |