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Date:         Thu, 4 Apr 1996 08:29:11 CST6CDT
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From:         "Dan Houg" <fairwind@northernnet.com>
Subject:      Re: Backup halogens?

On 3 Apr 96, Joel Walker wrote:

> there are two ways that i know of: > - buy some of these little halogen backup bulbs ... they fit direct replacement > of the normal bulbs. don't know how bright they are (supposedly, they are at > least twice as bright)

after spending too much for the halogen replacement bulbs, i have to admit that they really don't do much different than the standard ones. on paper, i'm sure they have twice the light output but combined with a cheap reflector and lousy back-up lens optics, they are marginal.

definately, the best way to go is with a spare fog light. fleet stores sell vibration resistant, waterproof, halogen "tractor" lights in fairly attractive housings that run less than $10 and can be bought individually. these tractor lights have a broad, diffuse beam pattern for lighting wide areas. perfect.

and a perfect example of agricultural cross-technology. just like taping cow magnets on your fuel line.....

-dan (moo-oo)


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