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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Has anyone noticed any negative effects from switching to the brighter

50 Watt #885 bulbs. Can the highter temperature cause any problems

with the wiring or the housing itself?

Thanks for your input!
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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when one burned out i was gonna put bigger wattage in but whimped out when i saw how small the housing was. i thought heat may be an issue
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I have used the 50 watt #885 bulbs for over a year now will no ill effects.
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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I used the brighter bulb before the PIAA lights with no problems.
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Originally Posted by rws.1
I have used the 50 watt #885 bulbs for over a year now will no ill effects.

I've used them for about 2 years with no problems
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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I have used them for over three years (I always use them with my low beams) with no problems. One bulb had to be replaced.

Be sure to re-aim them, factory setting is way too low.
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