HID conversion on spotlight..

[keatonskidmore]

does anyone know if it is possible to do a HID conversion on a spotlight?
I have a cyclops with a H3 bulb and i imagine i could mount the ballast on the back of it..its just a matter of with it work or short out and be a waste of money

[berto]

I've seen it done before on a flashlight forum, but can't remember the name of it. I dont see why you couldn't. What kind of spotlight do you have. It's something I'd be interested in doing

[keatonskidmore]

I've seen it done before on a flashlight forum, but can't remember the name of it. I dont see why you couldn't. What kind of spotlight do you have. It's something I'd be interested in doing

its a cyclops..i think seeker is the model..i looked online it said it uses a H3 bulb which i assume is the same as the H3 bulb used in headlights..i may just get a sulvania superstar and see how much that improves before i start a big project!

[tx_dropem]

It is referring to this model h3 bulb, not a hummer headlight

http://www.bulbamerica.com/osram-sylvania-64151-h3-55w-12v-w-male-connector-bulb.html?mr:trackingCode=AE94ACB4-DAF9-E011-8116-001517B1882A&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&gclid=CIDh3pqP_K0CFWnatgodxk4Ksw

[keatonskidmore]

It is referring to this model h3 bulb, not a hummer headlight

http://www.bulbamerica.com/osram-syl...FWnatgodxk4Ksw

And I am referring to that bulb as well..not a hummer headlight....i'm not an idiot...but thank you for assuming i thought it mean H3 hummer

[txrhodes]

The only problem I see is that it is really hard on an HID bulb to be turned on and off repeatedly. From what I have been told they should not be turned on more than a few times/hour. So if you are flipping the light on and off constantly you may have bulbs going out pretty frequently, which can get annoying and pricey.

Why I know this: I converted my truck headlights to HID. I did not disable the daytime running lights so they were constantly turning on/off. I also didn't disable my approach lighting so when I hit unlock on the remote the lights come on, then they turn off when starting, then come back on when truck is started. Sure enough I had bulb problems. I discussed the problem with the company I bought the bulbs from and I turned approach lighting off and pulled the DRL fuse and no problems since.

Anyway, just my experience.

[viper3853]

i dont know if the battery would be able to power it and keep it powered. i thought about the same thing but battery wise i dont know if it would work.

[keatonskidmore]

The only problem I see is that it is really hard on an HID bulb to be turned on and off repeatedly. From what I have been told they should not be turned on more than a few times/hour. So if you are flipping the light on and off constantly you may have bulbs going out pretty frequently, which can get annoying and pricey.

Why I know this: I converted my truck headlights to HID. I did not disable the daytime running lights so they were constantly turning on/off. I also didn't disable my approach lighting so when I hit unlock on the remote the lights come on, then they turn off when starting, then come back on when truck is started. Sure enough I had bulb problems. I discussed the problem with the company I bought the bulbs from and I turned approach lighting off and pulled the DRL fuse and no problems since.

Anyway, just my experience.

I didn't think about that and thats a good point..i may just swap it with a superstar and be done with it..it has to be better than whats in it

[berto]

Txdropen made a good post. It might not be the h3 bulb we are thinking of. It might be just the bulb without the connection like he posted.

Have you taken it apart and checked?

I wish I knew how to work with led. I just bought a light bar and it's crazy bright.

[DarrellS]

https://www.candlepowerforums.com

You can find all the info you could ever dream of.

[berto]

www.candlepowerforums.com

You can find all the info you could ever dream of.

That was the forum!

[keatonskidmore]

Txdropen made a good post. It might not be the h3 bulb we are thinking of. It might be just the bulb without the connection like he posted.

Have you taken it apart and checked?

I wish I knew how to work with led. I just bought a light bar and it's crazy bright.

I haven't taken it apart yet..but what he thought i was referring to a hummer H3 light bulb(which uses a H13 bulb like my truck) and i felt offended by that..

but according to the website they use a 100 watt 12 volt H3 like in fog lights

[berto]

I was just going by the h3 bulb in the link he posted.

[keatonskidmore]

I was just going by the h3 bulb in the link he posted.

yeah..i need to pull it apart..the only screwdriver i have here is too wide to get down to the screws..when i get back to graham tomorrow i'll pull it apart..be looking on the DIY section if it all comes together right!