[TR] Randall's Headlight Conversion

[terryrs at comcast.net]

Oboy.  I deleted Randall's links to the LED headight conversion for both the bulb and the glass receptacle.  Now can't find it in archives or an internet search.

Anybody have it that particular e-mail they could forward?

Sorry to have to ask!

Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
New Hampshire

----- Original Message -----
From: "Geo Hahn" <ahwahneetr at gmail.com>
To: terryrs at comcast.net
Cc: "Triumphs" <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2015 1:59:00 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Randall's Headlight Conversion

You may still want an alternator for other reasons but the draw on the LEDs is low. 

The high beams draw 2.6 amps (each) the low beams 1.8 amps (each). 

I believe that low beam draw is about the same as a the 21 watt brake light I use. 

By way of contrast, a 60/55 H4 halogen drew 5.3 amps and 4.6 amps. 

I will note that (based on feedback from fellow drivers this past week) using the LEDs as daytime running lights may be less effective than some other sources including the original incandescent. The old style has a yellow tone that shows well in sunlight, the LEDs (while quite bright) have a very white tone that gets somewhat lost amid gleaming chrome and other reflections & glare in bright sunlight. 

Geo 



On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 10:13 AM, < terryrs at comcast.net > wrote: 


One question I forgot to ask. Since the conversion is from either incandescent or Halogen bulbs, to LED's, does this mean the alternator conversion is no longer necessary? Would the generator be able to keep up when headlights are not such a draw on power in cold weather night driving? 

Terry Smith, '59 TR3A 
New Hampshire 

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