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<blockquote data-quote="jarance" data-source="post: 344802" data-attributes="member: 21"><p>Guys, it all depend on the power rating of the bulb or system.</p><p></p><p>HID is high performance lighting yet the power consumption is only 35 watt as compare to normal halogen bulb (55 watts).</p><p></p><p>There are some so call "high performance" bulb which is rated to 110 Watt. This is almost double the load. You will need to upgrade the size of relay, fuse and wiring. A skilled wireman should be able to do the upgrade for you without much problem. But pls take care as your bulb is putting a constant load of 2 X 55 = 110 watt. When you use the high beam, there is another 110 watt to be considered. That means 330 watt as compare to 220 watt.</p><p></p><p>But there are highly efficient bulb that give better lux for the same power consumption (2 x 55 watt). This is the best option to go for without having to worry about the load and cable upgrade.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jarance, post: 344802, member: 21"] Guys, it all depend on the power rating of the bulb or system. HID is high performance lighting yet the power consumption is only 35 watt as compare to normal halogen bulb (55 watts). There are some so call "high performance" bulb which is rated to 110 Watt. This is almost double the load. You will need to upgrade the size of relay, fuse and wiring. A skilled wireman should be able to do the upgrade for you without much problem. But pls take care as your bulb is putting a constant load of 2 X 55 = 110 watt. When you use the high beam, there is another 110 watt to be considered. That means 330 watt as compare to 220 watt. But there are highly efficient bulb that give better lux for the same power consumption (2 x 55 watt). This is the best option to go for without having to worry about the load and cable upgrade. [/QUOTE]
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