85 to 88 Suzuki LT230S Quadsport help.
Jun 7, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Well i found a really nice set of head lights they use H3 Halogen bulbs. Our quads run on ac. All the h3 bulbs i looked at didn't state if they were ac or dc they just said "12 volts" anyone have any idea?
Jun 7, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Randy i did a tad more digging, and i read that the light bulb doesn't matter weather its ac or dc it only cares about the voltage rating. So apperently any bulb rated for 12 volts it doesn't matter if its ac or dc. And than after thinking about what you said and drawing to much current i had a brain storm just add a fuse into the line rated for 3 to 3.5 amps 
that way if it turns out bad you just pop a fuse and no harm to the stator.
that way if it turns out bad you just pop a fuse and no harm to the stator.
Jun 7, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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i dont know. halogens produce alot of heat. and i would be cautious of the wattage rating myself.
Jun 7, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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my plan was just to do a 35 watter, that should put me at about 2.85 amps the stock light i measured at 3.3 amps earlier today so i think ill be safe expecially if i throw a fuse in. ughhh i just hate that stock light so much.
Jun 7, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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i have been digging aroun for a new lighting option myself.
Jun 7, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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I really like these
Amazon.com: Optilux 1450 Model 1450 12V/55W Rectangular Clear Halogen Fog Lamp Kit: Automotive
Than get a set of these bulbs
Amazon.com: HELLA HLA-H83135241 H3 12V 35W Halogen Bulb: Automotive
They do make led bulbs but at the price of 40$ for 2 of them.
My plan was to weld a tab on each side of the openings in my front bumber and hook them in there was gonna have one pointing down for low and one going higher for high beam, but will only be running 1 at a time.
Amazon.com: Optilux 1450 Model 1450 12V/55W Rectangular Clear Halogen Fog Lamp Kit: Automotive
Than get a set of these bulbs
Amazon.com: HELLA HLA-H83135241 H3 12V 35W Halogen Bulb: Automotive
They do make led bulbs but at the price of 40$ for 2 of them.
My plan was to weld a tab on each side of the openings in my front bumber and hook them in there was gonna have one pointing down for low and one going higher for high beam, but will only be running 1 at a time.
Jun 7, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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For those who might be interested i pulled out the old DMM and made some measurements, with the stock head light 45 watts. The stator is outputting an average of 12.3 volts AC and the headlight is drawing an average of 3.3 amps at trail speeds. And using ohms law thats about 41 watts of power. Just a lil info that might help people out if they are looking into new lighting systems like i am.
Jun 7, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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I really like these
Amazon.com: Optilux 1450 Model 1450 12V/55W Rectangular Clear Halogen Fog Lamp Kit: Automotive
Than get a set of these bulbs
Amazon.com: HELLA HLA-H83135241 H3 12V 35W Halogen Bulb: Automotive
They do make led bulbs but at the price of 40$ for 2 of them.
My plan was to weld a tab on each side of the openings in my front bumber and hook them in there was gonna have one pointing down for low and one going higher for high beam, but will only be running 1 at a time.
Amazon.com: Optilux 1450 Model 1450 12V/55W Rectangular Clear Halogen Fog Lamp Kit: Automotive
Than get a set of these bulbs
Amazon.com: HELLA HLA-H83135241 H3 12V 35W Halogen Bulb: Automotive
They do make led bulbs but at the price of 40$ for 2 of them.
My plan was to weld a tab on each side of the openings in my front bumber and hook them in there was gonna have one pointing down for low and one going higher for high beam, but will only be running 1 at a time.
Jun 7, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Randy i did a tad more digging, and i read that the light bulb doesn't matter weather its ac or dc it only cares about the voltage rating. So apperently any bulb rated for 12 volts it doesn't matter if its ac or dc. And than after thinking about what you said and drawing to much current i had a brain storm just add a fuse into the line rated for 3 to 3.5 amps that way if it turns out bad you just pop a fuse and no harm to the stator.
that way if it turns out bad you just pop a fuse and no harm to the stator.
I'm just worried about the ohms of the bulb. Too few ohms and it will draw lots of current. I assume any bulb will be 12volt rated unless its for a flashlight or something.