There are several reasons as to why one must replace the standard halogen bulbs for the High Intensity Discharge or HID headlight. The standard halogen bulbs are definitely an improvement over the older incandescent bulbs that suffered from the basic drawback of the filaments oxidizing, becoming brittle and breaking off. These were definitely not durable and also did not give out enough light. The halogen bulbs were better and were more durable since the filaments were protected from oxidation inside an environment of halogen gases. However, the presence of filaments meant that the vibrations prevented the halogen bulbs from achieving durability. The Xenon HID kits on the other hand do not have filaments. The light from the HID kits is in the color range of 4300k to 6000k whereas daylight is near the 4300k color. On the other hand the halogen bulbs give out light nearer the 2300k color range.
There is no doubt that the HID headlight is superior to the halogen kit. The HID gives out a light similar to daylight, that is 300% more powerful than the halogen bulbs. The absence of filament means that the HID kit consumes 35% less current too besides lasting much longer than the halogen bulb. The average Xenon HID kits may last for ten years or 3000 hours of usage. The HID kits can be fitted on almost any car. In order to find one to suit your car you will need to check up the bulb guide. The HID kit comes with a year’s warranty and is easy to install too. You will normally not need any professional help to fit one. Road safety demands that all cars be fitted with HID kits.
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