H.I.D. Color temp - is there a difference

[Mike 97]

Black Magic - Is the 'blue' type light still adequate in snow & rain? I don't want to spend the money and be dissapointed.
Thanx

 

[Black Magic]

Originally posted by Mike 97
Black Magic - Is the 'blue' type light still adequate in snow & rain? I don't want to spend the money and be dissapointed.
Thanx

Mike,

I do not have just the "Blue, HID "like" bulbs. I have true Phillips HID conversion kit. This includes the HID bulbs, Ballists, and HD wiring. They are great in any condition! I really can't speak for the "Blue Bulbs."

http://stlouismtb.tripod.com/BlackMagicHID.htm

 

[magnetic1]

Just nitpicking, but Philips doesnt make a "kit". All sorts of companies may use a Philips ballast and call their kits a "Philips Kit". Beware. Make sure the bulbs are of quality and are molded to the base, not glued.

As far as the blue bulbs are concerned, take a look at this article:

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[Black Magic]

No problem. I have had my kit like I said over a year now and still no problems. I have seen that article as well.

 

[Mike 97]

Black Magic-

I know you don't have the 'blue bulbs'. By blue I meant the higher color temp HID. The lower temp HID is more of a white light. I am looking at the catz HID conversion - I am just trying to decide on the color

 

[Crimson]

Originally posted by Mike 97
Black Magic-

I know you don't have the 'blue bulbs'. By blue I meant the higher color temp HID. The lower temp HID is more of a white light. I am looking at the catz HID conversion - I am just trying to decide on the color

Mike, I would suggest the 4500k that catz make. When you get into the 6,7,8,10k+ it too much blue and as you go higher turns to purple.

 

[Black Magic]

I am not sure. I read a place that actually shows that the higher temps actually provid less light!

 

[magnetic1]

That is correct. The higher the temperature, the more beam scattering and less output you get...

 

[Crimson]

Eric, did you ever sell yours?

 

[magnetic1]

not yet. You still want it for the price we discussed?

 

[Crimson]

as much that I want them... grrr... i cant do it. i have to behave and calm down a bit on spending area. i am almost 25 still living at home. i would like to move out someday lol!

i am commited my self to "no more toys". its not going to be easy because the new amd "hammer" is comming out this year and i want that too with a water cooling case...