Re: H4/H1 euro lights and 90/100W bulbs

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199908090650.GAA01606@smtp.amb.org> ti@amb.org (Ti Kan) writes:

> I just upgraded my 4000 (with the Cibie Euro H4/H1 lights) to 90/100W H4
> bulbs.  This is wired up with a Blaufergnugen Euro light relay harness.
> I am quite happy with the results but am a little concerned that the
> 90/100 bulbs are going to be too hot for the Euro light housing or lens.
> Any expert opinions or BTDT on this topic?

All I seem to get with my 100/170s is melting fuses.

(Literally.  They don't 'blow' - the plastic melts off them _very_
 slowly.  As long as I replace them every three or four months I
 don't get any problems.  I have some really spectacular-looking
 warped fuses on the desk here.)

If you put a heavy-gauge auxiliary harness in, though, I'd suggest
adding some strain relief to reduce the lateral load on the connectors
at the back of the lights.  I seem to be going through adjuster arms
at the rate of one every six months.

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 Phil Payne
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