off road lighting
#101
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Re: off road lighting
Cha-ching!
--
Jim
"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:ALDmb.28003$HS4.110086@attbi_s01...
> Depends on which way you aim the diode. Of course you could
> always use a high power zener.
>
> Approximately 10/25/03 16:21, Jerry Bransford uttered for posterity:
>
> > What would a diode do in a DC circuit Dave? :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> > news:PyDmb.1675$hC4.16644299@news-text.cableinet.net...
> >> I would hate to lie under a broken truck staring at a landing light ! I
> >> guess you could add a diode.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
> >>
> >> "Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
> >> news:7aDmb.26895$e01.57365@attbi_s02...
> >> : Approximately 10/25/03 14:50, Dave Milne uttered for posterity:
> >> :
> >> : > What voltage do aircraft lights use out of interest ? I bet it's
> > high...
> >> :
> >> : Dim memory is 24 volt, with 300-400 watts being a typical landing
> >> : bulb. Honestly not a good offroad light, too narrow a beam.
> >> :
> >> : --
> >> : My governor can kick your governor's ***
> >> :
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ***
>
--
Jim
"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:ALDmb.28003$HS4.110086@attbi_s01...
> Depends on which way you aim the diode. Of course you could
> always use a high power zener.
>
> Approximately 10/25/03 16:21, Jerry Bransford uttered for posterity:
>
> > What would a diode do in a DC circuit Dave? :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> > news:PyDmb.1675$hC4.16644299@news-text.cableinet.net...
> >> I would hate to lie under a broken truck staring at a landing light ! I
> >> guess you could add a diode.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
> >>
> >> "Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
> >> news:7aDmb.26895$e01.57365@attbi_s02...
> >> : Approximately 10/25/03 14:50, Dave Milne uttered for posterity:
> >> :
> >> : > What voltage do aircraft lights use out of interest ? I bet it's
> > high...
> >> :
> >> : Dim memory is 24 volt, with 300-400 watts being a typical landing
> >> : bulb. Honestly not a good offroad light, too narrow a beam.
> >> :
> >> : --
> >> : My governor can kick your governor's ***
> >> :
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ***
>
#102
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Re: off road lighting
Cha-ching!
--
Jim
"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:ALDmb.28003$HS4.110086@attbi_s01...
> Depends on which way you aim the diode. Of course you could
> always use a high power zener.
>
> Approximately 10/25/03 16:21, Jerry Bransford uttered for posterity:
>
> > What would a diode do in a DC circuit Dave? :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> > news:PyDmb.1675$hC4.16644299@news-text.cableinet.net...
> >> I would hate to lie under a broken truck staring at a landing light ! I
> >> guess you could add a diode.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
> >>
> >> "Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
> >> news:7aDmb.26895$e01.57365@attbi_s02...
> >> : Approximately 10/25/03 14:50, Dave Milne uttered for posterity:
> >> :
> >> : > What voltage do aircraft lights use out of interest ? I bet it's
> > high...
> >> :
> >> : Dim memory is 24 volt, with 300-400 watts being a typical landing
> >> : bulb. Honestly not a good offroad light, too narrow a beam.
> >> :
> >> : --
> >> : My governor can kick your governor's ***
> >> :
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ***
>
--
Jim
"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:ALDmb.28003$HS4.110086@attbi_s01...
> Depends on which way you aim the diode. Of course you could
> always use a high power zener.
>
> Approximately 10/25/03 16:21, Jerry Bransford uttered for posterity:
>
> > What would a diode do in a DC circuit Dave? :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> > news:PyDmb.1675$hC4.16644299@news-text.cableinet.net...
> >> I would hate to lie under a broken truck staring at a landing light ! I
> >> guess you could add a diode.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
> >>
> >> "Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
> >> news:7aDmb.26895$e01.57365@attbi_s02...
> >> : Approximately 10/25/03 14:50, Dave Milne uttered for posterity:
> >> :
> >> : > What voltage do aircraft lights use out of interest ? I bet it's
> > high...
> >> :
> >> : Dim memory is 24 volt, with 300-400 watts being a typical landing
> >> : bulb. Honestly not a good offroad light, too narrow a beam.
> >> :
> >> : --
> >> : My governor can kick your governor's ***
> >> :
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ***
>
#103
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Re: off road lighting
Cha-ching!
--
Jim
"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:ALDmb.28003$HS4.110086@attbi_s01...
> Depends on which way you aim the diode. Of course you could
> always use a high power zener.
>
> Approximately 10/25/03 16:21, Jerry Bransford uttered for posterity:
>
> > What would a diode do in a DC circuit Dave? :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> > news:PyDmb.1675$hC4.16644299@news-text.cableinet.net...
> >> I would hate to lie under a broken truck staring at a landing light ! I
> >> guess you could add a diode.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
> >>
> >> "Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
> >> news:7aDmb.26895$e01.57365@attbi_s02...
> >> : Approximately 10/25/03 14:50, Dave Milne uttered for posterity:
> >> :
> >> : > What voltage do aircraft lights use out of interest ? I bet it's
> > high...
> >> :
> >> : Dim memory is 24 volt, with 300-400 watts being a typical landing
> >> : bulb. Honestly not a good offroad light, too narrow a beam.
> >> :
> >> : --
> >> : My governor can kick your governor's ***
> >> :
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ***
>
--
Jim
"Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
news:ALDmb.28003$HS4.110086@attbi_s01...
> Depends on which way you aim the diode. Of course you could
> always use a high power zener.
>
> Approximately 10/25/03 16:21, Jerry Bransford uttered for posterity:
>
> > What would a diode do in a DC circuit Dave? :)
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> > KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> >
> > "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> > news:PyDmb.1675$hC4.16644299@news-text.cableinet.net...
> >> I would hate to lie under a broken truck staring at a landing light ! I
> >> guess you could add a diode.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> '99 TJ 4.0 Sahara
> >>
> >> "Lon Stowell" <LonDot.Stowell@ComcastPeriod.Net> wrote in message
> >> news:7aDmb.26895$e01.57365@attbi_s02...
> >> : Approximately 10/25/03 14:50, Dave Milne uttered for posterity:
> >> :
> >> : > What voltage do aircraft lights use out of interest ? I bet it's
> > high...
> >> :
> >> : Dim memory is 24 volt, with 300-400 watts being a typical landing
> >> : bulb. Honestly not a good offroad light, too narrow a beam.
> >> :
> >> : --
> >> : My governor can kick your governor's ***
> >> :
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> My governor can kick your governor's ***
>
#104
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Re: off road lighting
Nathan,
If you use that same $16 wal-mart light on your Jeep, you only have to buy
one type of light for replacement, for both vehicles. I would go with the
wal-mart cheapies anyway, they are eventually going to get smashed up under
there, and why pay a bunch of money for something you know you are going to
break (IMHO).
Greg
"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
news:C1xmb.5010$IA2.399046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bMwmb.11284$VQ3.638601@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> > I have found that some of the "no name" cheapies out there
> > actually are pretty good.
>
> cool.....gotta link? i have no intention of buying upper end lights for
> what ill be using them for. just a matter of time before they get bashed
> anyway. i used to run kc daylighters on my atv until i got tired of it
> costing me $150 every time i rolled it over. now i run the $16 wal mart
> lights it.
>
>
> > Unless your buying them for a look stay away from
> > chromed housings
>
> i _hate_ chrome anything on a jeep, so thats not a concern.
>
>
> > After you have installed them please make sure you have them aimed
> > correctly
>
> certainly.....straight down. :-)
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
>
>
If you use that same $16 wal-mart light on your Jeep, you only have to buy
one type of light for replacement, for both vehicles. I would go with the
wal-mart cheapies anyway, they are eventually going to get smashed up under
there, and why pay a bunch of money for something you know you are going to
break (IMHO).
Greg
"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
news:C1xmb.5010$IA2.399046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bMwmb.11284$VQ3.638601@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> > I have found that some of the "no name" cheapies out there
> > actually are pretty good.
>
> cool.....gotta link? i have no intention of buying upper end lights for
> what ill be using them for. just a matter of time before they get bashed
> anyway. i used to run kc daylighters on my atv until i got tired of it
> costing me $150 every time i rolled it over. now i run the $16 wal mart
> lights it.
>
>
> > Unless your buying them for a look stay away from
> > chromed housings
>
> i _hate_ chrome anything on a jeep, so thats not a concern.
>
>
> > After you have installed them please make sure you have them aimed
> > correctly
>
> certainly.....straight down. :-)
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
>
>
#105
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Posts: n/a
Re: off road lighting
Nathan,
If you use that same $16 wal-mart light on your Jeep, you only have to buy
one type of light for replacement, for both vehicles. I would go with the
wal-mart cheapies anyway, they are eventually going to get smashed up under
there, and why pay a bunch of money for something you know you are going to
break (IMHO).
Greg
"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
news:C1xmb.5010$IA2.399046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bMwmb.11284$VQ3.638601@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> > I have found that some of the "no name" cheapies out there
> > actually are pretty good.
>
> cool.....gotta link? i have no intention of buying upper end lights for
> what ill be using them for. just a matter of time before they get bashed
> anyway. i used to run kc daylighters on my atv until i got tired of it
> costing me $150 every time i rolled it over. now i run the $16 wal mart
> lights it.
>
>
> > Unless your buying them for a look stay away from
> > chromed housings
>
> i _hate_ chrome anything on a jeep, so thats not a concern.
>
>
> > After you have installed them please make sure you have them aimed
> > correctly
>
> certainly.....straight down. :-)
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
>
>
If you use that same $16 wal-mart light on your Jeep, you only have to buy
one type of light for replacement, for both vehicles. I would go with the
wal-mart cheapies anyway, they are eventually going to get smashed up under
there, and why pay a bunch of money for something you know you are going to
break (IMHO).
Greg
"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
news:C1xmb.5010$IA2.399046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bMwmb.11284$VQ3.638601@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> > I have found that some of the "no name" cheapies out there
> > actually are pretty good.
>
> cool.....gotta link? i have no intention of buying upper end lights for
> what ill be using them for. just a matter of time before they get bashed
> anyway. i used to run kc daylighters on my atv until i got tired of it
> costing me $150 every time i rolled it over. now i run the $16 wal mart
> lights it.
>
>
> > Unless your buying them for a look stay away from
> > chromed housings
>
> i _hate_ chrome anything on a jeep, so thats not a concern.
>
>
> > After you have installed them please make sure you have them aimed
> > correctly
>
> certainly.....straight down. :-)
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
>
>
#106
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Posts: n/a
Re: off road lighting
Nathan,
If you use that same $16 wal-mart light on your Jeep, you only have to buy
one type of light for replacement, for both vehicles. I would go with the
wal-mart cheapies anyway, they are eventually going to get smashed up under
there, and why pay a bunch of money for something you know you are going to
break (IMHO).
Greg
"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
news:C1xmb.5010$IA2.399046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bMwmb.11284$VQ3.638601@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> > I have found that some of the "no name" cheapies out there
> > actually are pretty good.
>
> cool.....gotta link? i have no intention of buying upper end lights for
> what ill be using them for. just a matter of time before they get bashed
> anyway. i used to run kc daylighters on my atv until i got tired of it
> costing me $150 every time i rolled it over. now i run the $16 wal mart
> lights it.
>
>
> > Unless your buying them for a look stay away from
> > chromed housings
>
> i _hate_ chrome anything on a jeep, so thats not a concern.
>
>
> > After you have installed them please make sure you have them aimed
> > correctly
>
> certainly.....straight down. :-)
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
>
>
If you use that same $16 wal-mart light on your Jeep, you only have to buy
one type of light for replacement, for both vehicles. I would go with the
wal-mart cheapies anyway, they are eventually going to get smashed up under
there, and why pay a bunch of money for something you know you are going to
break (IMHO).
Greg
"Nathan Collier" <JeepMail@7SlotGrille.com> wrote in message
news:C1xmb.5010$IA2.399046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> "Snow" <snowball_2004@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:bMwmb.11284$VQ3.638601@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> > I have found that some of the "no name" cheapies out there
> > actually are pretty good.
>
> cool.....gotta link? i have no intention of buying upper end lights for
> what ill be using them for. just a matter of time before they get bashed
> anyway. i used to run kc daylighters on my atv until i got tired of it
> costing me $150 every time i rolled it over. now i run the $16 wal mart
> lights it.
>
>
> > Unless your buying them for a look stay away from
> > chromed housings
>
> i _hate_ chrome anything on a jeep, so thats not a concern.
>
>
> > After you have installed them please make sure you have them aimed
> > correctly
>
> certainly.....straight down. :-)
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
>
>
>
>
#107
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Re: off road lighting
On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 07:41:13 GMT, "Grumman-581"
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM.houston.rr.com> wrote:
>Depends upon the aircraft... My aircraft has a 14V electrical system, but
>some aircraft have 28V ones... The airliners would be the ones with the 28V
>lamps with higher wattage...
And any larger private planes, like a King Air. As you add engines,
electronics, extensive cabin lighting and higher wattage starters you
need the benefits of smaller wires (lighter weight) and reduced amp
draw that a 28 volt system gives
John Davies
Spokane WA USA.
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM.houston.rr.com> wrote:
>Depends upon the aircraft... My aircraft has a 14V electrical system, but
>some aircraft have 28V ones... The airliners would be the ones with the 28V
>lamps with higher wattage...
And any larger private planes, like a King Air. As you add engines,
electronics, extensive cabin lighting and higher wattage starters you
need the benefits of smaller wires (lighter weight) and reduced amp
draw that a 28 volt system gives
John Davies
Spokane WA USA.
#108
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Posts: n/a
Re: off road lighting
On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 07:41:13 GMT, "Grumman-581"
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM.houston.rr.com> wrote:
>Depends upon the aircraft... My aircraft has a 14V electrical system, but
>some aircraft have 28V ones... The airliners would be the ones with the 28V
>lamps with higher wattage...
And any larger private planes, like a King Air. As you add engines,
electronics, extensive cabin lighting and higher wattage starters you
need the benefits of smaller wires (lighter weight) and reduced amp
draw that a 28 volt system gives
John Davies
Spokane WA USA.
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM.houston.rr.com> wrote:
>Depends upon the aircraft... My aircraft has a 14V electrical system, but
>some aircraft have 28V ones... The airliners would be the ones with the 28V
>lamps with higher wattage...
And any larger private planes, like a King Air. As you add engines,
electronics, extensive cabin lighting and higher wattage starters you
need the benefits of smaller wires (lighter weight) and reduced amp
draw that a 28 volt system gives
John Davies
Spokane WA USA.
#109
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Posts: n/a
Re: off road lighting
On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 07:41:13 GMT, "Grumman-581"
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM.houston.rr.com> wrote:
>Depends upon the aircraft... My aircraft has a 14V electrical system, but
>some aircraft have 28V ones... The airliners would be the ones with the 28V
>lamps with higher wattage...
And any larger private planes, like a King Air. As you add engines,
electronics, extensive cabin lighting and higher wattage starters you
need the benefits of smaller wires (lighter weight) and reduced amp
draw that a 28 volt system gives
John Davies
Spokane WA USA.
<grumman581@DIE-SPAMMER-SCUM.houston.rr.com> wrote:
>Depends upon the aircraft... My aircraft has a 14V electrical system, but
>some aircraft have 28V ones... The airliners would be the ones with the 28V
>lamps with higher wattage...
And any larger private planes, like a King Air. As you add engines,
electronics, extensive cabin lighting and higher wattage starters you
need the benefits of smaller wires (lighter weight) and reduced amp
draw that a 28 volt system gives
John Davies
Spokane WA USA.
#110
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Re: off road lighting
Peter Parker wrote:
>In article <U0pmb.12956$0M6.18537@news1.mts.net>,
>GzrGlide <GzrGlide02@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>Hella 500's.
>>Best bang for the buck! I put a set of Hella 500 driving lights on my
>>wifes TJ last year and they are great!
>>
>>
>
>So long as your wife doesn't use them as fog lights with low beams on
>the street. She must do a lot of night time off roading. Ever ask her
>why? :)
>
We put them on because I think the stock headlights are terrible. We
only use the driving lights when we go out to the lake. There's almost
100 miles of road where thick bush comes right up to the side of the
road leaving lttle or no shoulder.
We've seen all kinds of wildlife come out of there from rabbits, to
Lynx, skunks, foxes and even a moose. The lights are aimed in such a
way that they light up the bush more than the road.
>Driving lights are wired up with high beams if you decide to become legal
>on the street with them. Fog lights are wired up with the low beams.
>
>I have the Hella 500 clear fogs on my Sahara where the stock fogs used
>to be.
>
>HTH
>
>In article <U0pmb.12956$0M6.18537@news1.mts.net>,
>GzrGlide <GzrGlide02@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>Hella 500's.
>>Best bang for the buck! I put a set of Hella 500 driving lights on my
>>wifes TJ last year and they are great!
>>
>>
>
>So long as your wife doesn't use them as fog lights with low beams on
>the street. She must do a lot of night time off roading. Ever ask her
>why? :)
>
We put them on because I think the stock headlights are terrible. We
only use the driving lights when we go out to the lake. There's almost
100 miles of road where thick bush comes right up to the side of the
road leaving lttle or no shoulder.
We've seen all kinds of wildlife come out of there from rabbits, to
Lynx, skunks, foxes and even a moose. The lights are aimed in such a
way that they light up the bush more than the road.
>Driving lights are wired up with high beams if you decide to become legal
>on the street with them. Fog lights are wired up with the low beams.
>
>I have the Hella 500 clear fogs on my Sahara where the stock fogs used
>to be.
>
>HTH
>