H3 HID

[gofaster_s13]

Where can I get a decent quality HID kit bulb ballast etc to convert a handheld searchlight to HID(preferably 55w+) would the E-bay automotive kits do the job and if so which ones are good ones

 

[BVH]

I bought 55 Watt "Retro_Solutions" (ebay member name IIRC) kits for my truck and they are working great. They would work for modding. You'd probably have to do something with the wire ends to get them to mate up. But the ballasts are just like ballasts I've taken out of HID spotlights. The 55 Watt figure is for input power. Output power is about 20% less due to losses thru the ballast.

 

[Flashanator]

for example my 55w ballasts are advertised 55w output when there only 43.

 

[BVH]

So looks like a 22% loss.

 

[Patriot]

I do see what you're saying though Flash with regards to them advertising that the output is 55W when it's really 43W. I guess that's typical and as always, nothing is as it seems. :ironic: