Hotwire definition ?

mckeand13

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I see the term "Hotwire" used frequently. I searched but couldn't find any definition. Could people post their idea of what defines a "Hotwire" ?

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fyrstormer

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I've seen it used both ways on CPF. It seems to be used more frequently to refer to incans that have been modified to run hotter/brighter than stock, because the word "incan" suffices just fine to refer to the genre as a whole.
 

fivemega

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An incandescent + overdriven + high power bulb is hotwire.

I don't call a M*glite bulb or P90 driven at spec hotwire but P91 overdriven by 2 lithium ion rechargeables is hotwire.
 

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interesting,
also was thinking, that it simply is used for an incan bulb.

So, its a very powerful(ly driven) incan bulb. (?)
 

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FiveMega captured it. It is akin to when customized higher performance Hot Rods were done with various cars. It's beyond a stock incan setup. Good to see member HotWire still burning brightly.
 

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I would go so far as to say it's derived from the incan filament "wire" being over-driven to the point of being "hot" as in hot rod. Hot Rod - Hot Wire
 
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