H1 bulb question

[EARLY911ZOO]

H1 uses 2 halogen bulbs, there is a 55W version and a 100W
what correct bulbs should be used?
is one for high beam(100W)? or just brighter?
or low beam 55W and 100W high?
I found both types in both locations (100/100)
thanks

[gled49]

Usually they used 55/55W Lo/Hi, but when people wanted more the replaced with 100W. You should however install relays when going to 100W. Gordon

[EARLY911ZOO]

thanks!..........

[raspy2point2]

What is the downside of using a 100W bulb without a relay?

[boxster03]

melted wires. car fire. death

[70SATMan]

Usually they used 55/55W Lo/Hi, but when people wanted more the replaced with 100W. You should however install relays when going to 100W. Gordon

The sockets need to be changed out too if going to 100W bulbs. THe existing sockets were not intended to handle that much current.

[davep]

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...-h1-bulbs.html

[37yrold911]

The sockets need to be changed out too if going to 100W bulbs. THe existing sockets were not intended to handle that much current.

- what sockets do you buy & where?

[70SATMan]

Ceramic body.


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[70SATMan]

Something else I thought of yesterday....

The original H1 rating was 55W/55W so, the wiring on the light itself from the plug to the bulbs will reflect that (with margin of course).

Before considering 100W bulbs (almost twice the current) I would determine the wire gauge on the buckets and consider upgrading that wiring if I determined I was close to the limit.

I'm not to that point yet on my car but, since my thought of using 55W/100W on my H1s this is what I plan to do before implementing any changes.