I just ordered some beehive turn signals to replace the ones that came with my CMC.
They use 2 pole 18/5 bulbs. Is that what the bee hive lights typically have?
If so, how is the 5 w. side used?
Thanks.
Mike
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I just ordered some beehive turn signals to replace the ones that came with my CMC.
They use 2 pole 18/5 bulbs. Is that what the bee hive lights typically have?
If so, how is the 5 w. side used?
Thanks.
Mike
They use 2 pole 18/5 bulbs. Is that what the bee hive lights typically have?
If so, how is the 5 w. side used?
Thanks.
Mike
My take -- not to be confused with The Gospel according to St. Electricitus:
Depending on how you wire it, you may have a combination of driving lights -- on all the time -- and turn signals, or you may have turn signals and hazard lights, each with their own flashers.
If you are planning on wiring it yourself and you want to use both fillaments, I'd use the lower wattage for the hazards and the higher for the turn signals.
The only reason I'd go with running lights instead of (or in addition to) hazards would be for the inherent benefit and insurance break, if that nets you one.
In that case, I'd again use the lower wattage for the running lights, and make sure to wire the low side of the tail lights the same way.
As I said, that's just my thinking.
Depending on how you wire it, you may have a combination of driving lights -- on all the time -- and turn signals, or you may have turn signals and hazard lights, each with their own flashers.
If you are planning on wiring it yourself and you want to use both fillaments, I'd use the lower wattage for the hazards and the higher for the turn signals.
The only reason I'd go with running lights instead of (or in addition to) hazards would be for the inherent benefit and insurance break, if that nets you one.
In that case, I'd again use the lower wattage for the running lights, and make sure to wire the low side of the tail lights the same way.
As I said, that's just my thinking.
Thanks for your replies.
I bought them on eBay, so I don't know if they have the deeper lenses, probably not.
I think I will try to fit LED's to avoid meltdown.
This place, http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm , has a bewildering array of LED bulbs.
Mike
I bought them on eBay, so I don't know if they have the deeper lenses, probably not.
I think I will try to fit LED's to avoid meltdown.
This place, http://autolumination.com/1156_1157.htm , has a bewildering array of LED bulbs.
Mike
Hi and heres another thing to concider
I know Stoddards offers 2 beehive lens the 356-a and the T-6? I think?.,, both will fit on the factory 56 and 57 base but. the T-6 is taller and allows more bulb clearance.
Id return the lens for the taller ones that could save you from a len melt down.
I'll post he hight measuements so you can check them when they arrive. Theirs a 50/50 change you could be allrealy correct.
I had to change mine for that very reason
I know Stoddards offers 2 beehive lens the 356-a and the T-6? I think?.,, both will fit on the factory 56 and 57 base but. the T-6 is taller and allows more bulb clearance.
Id return the lens for the taller ones that could save you from a len melt down.
I'll post he hight measuements so you can check them when they arrive. Theirs a 50/50 change you could be allrealy correct.
I had to change mine for that very reason
Im have a requist ,, If they also have the led flashers let me know how well they work.
LEDs on my hives too. They came with the 18/5s.
Those look GOOD.
Lucas L594 assemblies have glass behives and can be equipped with two poles. They are nice.
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How many poles does it take to turn the light bulb on?
None. The lightbulb contains the seeds of its own revolution.
How many of ME does it take to screw in a light bulb?
Just ONE, I stand still and hold the bulb against the socket, 'cause I think that the world revolves around ME ! ! !
Just ONE, I stand still and hold the bulb against the socket, 'cause I think that the world revolves around ME ! ! !