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A "normal" (halogen) headlamp uses a bulb that contains a coil of tungsten wire called a filament inside a small, thick glass or quartz capsule. The space within the capsule is filled with a mix of gases including some iodine or bromine compounds known generally as halogens. When the power is switched on, it flows through the tungsten wire, which heats up white-hot and that's your light source for the headlamp.
An HID (high-intensity discharge, "xenon") headlamp does not have a filament inside the capsule. Instead, it has a pair of electrodes separated by a gap (similar to a spark plug). The capsule is filled with Xenon gas and metal salts. When the power is switched on, it goes to an electrical ballast which steps up the vehicle's 14-volt line current to several thousand volts to jump the gap between the electrodes. This starts an arc, which heats up and vaporizes the metal salts, which then make the arc glow much brighter, and that's the light source for the headlamp.
Only headlamps designed and built as HID headlamps can safely and effectively use HID bulbs. Halogen headlamps must use halogen bulbs. "HID kits" are widely available, but they are (all) illegal and dangerous.
Some halogen bulbs are promoted using the word "xenon". All halogen bulbs contain xenon gas as an ingredient in the fill gas mix. To a certain extent, increasing the proportion of xenon permits the filament to burn brighter without shortening its lifespan. But "xenon" is also used (falsely) to promote bulbs that have blue glass instead of clear glass. These blue-glass bulbs imitate the color, but not the output or performance, of real HID headlamps.
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What is the difference between xenon xenophon?
Xenon is a gaseous element, Xenophon was a Greek historian - a pupil of Socrates.
How do you replace Xenon Headlamp on 2003 jaguar XK8 or do I really have to because it does not ignite?
To replace the Xenon headlamp on a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first, disconnect the vehicle's battery to ensure safety. Remove the headlamp assembly by accessing the screws or clips that hold it in place, then disconnect the electrical connector. Replace the Xenon bulb with a new one, ensuring it is securely fitted, and reassemble the headlamp. If the headlamp still does not ignite after replacement, you may need to check the ballast or wiring for issues.
What is the difference between the lg xenon and the lg xenon gr500?
The LG Xenon is the same thing as the LG Xenon GR500. GR500 is the device name. It is used for bluetooth properties
How Replace xenon headlamp bulb Mercedes E320?
Carefully! there very expensive.
Are recon blue xenon headlight bulbs legal in Texas?
Headlamp shall be white to amber
What is the normal phase of the element xenon?
The normal phase of xenon is a gas at room temperature and pressure.
What is the normal phrase of xenon?
Xenon is a gas which does not say anything, so there is no particular phrase.
What is the difference between xenon and Xenophon?
Xenophon is a Greek historian who lived between 430 and 354 BCE. Xenon is a colorless, odorless noble gas in Earth's atmosphere.
What state is xenon in at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure?
Xenon is in the gas phase at room temperature and normal atmospheric pressure.
What is the temperature of liquid Xenon?
At normal pressure, between 161.4 K and 165.1 K.
What degree is xenon at normal phase?
The answer depends on what is meant by "normal phase".
What is the liquid state temp of xenon?
At normal pressure, between 161.4 and 165.1 K.
