Maximum wattage for T-84 Headlamps
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Instructor
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From: Tucker Georgia
Maximum wattage for T-84 Headlamps
Does anyone know what the stock wattage is for the T-84, is it more than the STOCK lamp, ...Shawn at LAPD said they are selling 90/130 bulbs,with no heat problem. I thought anything over 80/80 was too hot and needed rewiring..I just put the T-84 in but have not driven at night yet, I assume they are brighter, I know the pattern is supposed to be wider....Dogdoc :eek:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Maximum wattage for T-84 Headlamps (dogdoc)
dogdoc-
I replaced the stock euro bulbs with PIAA H4 Super White Platinum Series Twin Pack, 80/80 watt - #15680 - $79.95. These have a light output said to be equivalent to 100/100 watt, and I can tell you that they are right much better than the stock euro bulbs, plus they are safe for the stock wiring.
I replaced the stock euro bulbs with PIAA H4 Super White Platinum Series Twin Pack, 80/80 watt - #15680 - $79.95. These have a light output said to be equivalent to 100/100 watt, and I can tell you that they are right much better than the stock euro bulbs, plus they are safe for the stock wiring.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Aloha, Oregon
Re: Maximum wattage for T-84 Headlamps (dogdoc)
just to chime in with my .02 worth of electrical know-how...an 80w lamp will draw 6.7amps on a 12vdc system. a 130w lamp will draw 10.8a on the same system. the circuit is most likely protected by a 10a fuse, which means the rest of the circuit must be rated at this + 25% overrating protection. so, i would count on the circuit handling 12.5amps max before problems. probably more than anyone wanted to know, but, what the heck!!
