100W H3 Axial Bulbs

Where can I find 100W H3 Axial bulbs? I've been searching everywhere, but no luck.

Thanks.

You can buy them direct from Vector Manufacturing, the makers of the Vector handhled spots. Try:

http://www.vectormfg.com/site2/vectormfg/parts.php

They're not cheap. $5 + $5 shipping, each!

Wilkey

Thanks Wilkey, I'll check it out.

BTW did you get that UMP shipment straight with Nascar?

Can't wait to get that MagCharger. Just in time for next weeks fishing trip.

Are those Axial bulbs?

There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

No, they are not "axial bulbs". There is no such thing as an H3 with an axial filament. All H3s have transverse filaments.

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

No kidding? Tell that to AlexGT who says he found them at a local hardware store.

Here's the original post.

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

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Scheinwerfermann said:
No, they are not "axial bulbs". There is no such thing as an H3 with an axial filament. All H3s have transverse filaments.

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I believe this is what they are referring to as "axial".

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

Yep. There's an axial in my new Vector 2MCP spot.

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

Nitro,
I double-checked those replacement bulbs with Vector customer support specifically because I did not want to pay $10 for horizontal filament bulbs. Here is their response:

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Hello,
The bulb for the 138…
http://www.vectormfg.com/site2/vectormfg/product_info.php?products_id=245

The bulb for the 128
http://www.vectormfg.com/site2/vectormfg/product_info.php?products_id=244

Michelle

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and when I asked if they were axial...
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Hello,
The ultra blue bulbs have the filament vertical.
Michelle

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I think Shwein is referring to a question of definition. H3 are horizontal filament bulbs and H1 are axials, both using the same base. That Vector calls them axial H3's is a bit misleading but descriptive. I think it's more interesting that inside of that cage is a G4 wire lead bipin 100W bulb /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Wilkey

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

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Nitro said:
No kidding? Tell that to AlexGT who says he found them at a local hardware store.

Here's the original post.

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Yep, I said that, and also said it was NOT going to be easy, Darkzero has a nice pic of it too, so I am not crazy! Well... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Good Luck!
Alex

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

I have faith in you Alex. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

So will that 100W H3 bulb be much brighter then this 100W stock bulb?
http://donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b.pl/h1-12v100w.html

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

They should be pretty close. 2700 lumens is about par for bulbs of this type. Interesting that it cross references to the Osram 64152. Only a 50-hour life implies low tolerance for overdrive. Usually automotive bulbs are rated longer than this I believe.

Wilkey

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

I'll just leave the stock bulb in then. BTW, the stock bulb is an Osram 64152. That's what I searched on to get that bulb.

It only has a 50 hour life? That's funny, because I had this light for over ten years, with the original bulb. I don't use it too often though.

Re: There are no H3 axial-filament bulbs.

Hey, is there a H1 160W 12V bulb that will fit? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif