Is it illegal to have xenon headlights?

Xenon HIDs are only road legal if the headlight unit is correctly E marked. There are only two ways for a HID kit to qualify as road legal: If the whole headlight unit is replaced with one specifically designed for HID.

Why are xenon lights so expensive?

Why are they so expensive? Xenon HID bulbs are more expensive than halogens due to the different technology and gases used to produce the bulb but on the flip side they do last a lot longer than halogen bulbs.

How do xenon bulbs work?

Here’s the basic science behind how xenon lights work: The electrical current hits the electrodes, creating a powerful electrical force. The electricity causes the xenon gas atoms to split into smaller parts (ionization) The electrodes heat up, and the heat causes additional light.

Are Xenon lights good?

We’ve already mentioned a few of the benefits of xenon lights: they are brighter and can last longer. Far and away the biggest benefit, however, is safety. Xenon headlights are typically around two to three times brighter than halogen headlights, allowing them to shine significantly further ahead of your car.

Can you replace xenon with LED?

You can replace xenon lights with LEDs. Xenon light bulbs are a kind of incandescent light. While xenon lights are more efficient, longer lasting, more durable, and cooler than halogen and regular incandescent light bulbs, they still don’t beat LEDs.

Are blue car headlights legal?

As a general rule of thumb, if you look at the light produced and it has a blue tint, the bulb may not be classed as road legal and may only be used off road. Most maximum performance, standard and longlife halogen bulbs are road legal.

Are xenon headlights blue?

Xenon Headlights In an xenon headlight, electric current passes through the xenon gas to create an arc between two electrodes and generate intense white or bluish light that is often brighter than LEDs. Aftermarket xenon lights are available in different shades of blue and yellow as well as white.

What is inside a xenon lamp?

Each consists of a fused quartz or other heat resistant glass arc tube, with a tungsten metal electrode at each end. The glass tube is first evacuated and then re-filled with xenon gas. For xenon flashtubes, a third “trigger” electrode usually surrounds the exterior of the arc tube.

How long do xenon bulbs last?

approximately 2,000 hours
Xenon headlights don’t last as long as halogen headlights – approximately 2,000 hours for xenon headlights, compared to 3,000 hours for halogen[CM1] .

What are the benefits of Hella xenon capsules?

The newly developed HELLA XENON performance capsules have a color temperature up to 5000°K, which rivals white LED daytime running lights, offering maximum illumination and visibility similar to daylight. With a low power consumption of 35W, vibration-resistance and a long lifespan, the new HELLA XENON capsules give you enhanced performance.

What’s the temperature of a xenon light bulb?

With a color temperature of 4300°K, around three times the light output of halogen bulbs, the white light of these new generation xenon capsules guarantees optimal safety and relaxed driving.

What kind of hid capsules do Hella Lights use?

HID/Xenon Capsules Bulb Type: Base Type: Part No: D1S PK32d-2 D1S 4300 K D2S P32d-2 D2S 4300 K D2R P32d-3 D2R 4300 K D3S P32d-5 D3S 4300 K