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How does a gas discharge lamp actually work? |
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As the name suggests, a gas discharge lamp contains a gas. The most widely used gases are Neon, Argon, Xenon and Krypton, or a mixture of some of these noble gases. The tube itself almost always contains other constituents, such as mercury or sodium, while some high-pressure lamps contain metal halogenides. An electric current is passed through the gas, conducted by the free electrons and ions in the lamp, which causes a gas discharge. The electrons in the gas, which are accelerated by the electrical field present, collide with both other gas atoms and the metal atoms. On collision, the electrons circulating in the orbital furthest away from the atom are briefly boosted to a higher orbital. On returning to their original orbital, the electrons release the extra energy in the form of a photon (electromagnetic radiation) which is sometimes in the form of visible light and sometimes UV radiation. |
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Is my original headlamp reflector suitable for xenon? |
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The installation of the xenon system in the standard headlamp reflector poses no problem at all. Furthermore, the temperature range of the lamp is considerably lower than that of a standard halogen lamp, due to the xenon system’s reduced power consumption. |
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Can I install the xenon system myself? |
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Yes, provided you are reasonably technically minded and follow the directions carefully, this should not prove difficult. |
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Can the xenon lamps also be fitted as full beam headlamps? |
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Although the xenon lamps are mainly fitted in the dimmed-beam reflectors, it is nevertheless also possible to fit them in full-beam reflectors. Although the field of night vision provided by xenon lamps fitted in full-beam reflectors is phenomenal, one should take into careful consideration that their use may seriously dazzle other road users. |
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Might the conversion kit cause interference in the car electrics? |
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Friday, 07 November 2008 16:23 |
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The high voltage units in Well Done Xenon ballasts are double shielded and therefore offer ample means of preventing interference in the engine management system. Various cheap kits offered on the market can cause interference in the engine management system among others. This is due to the fact that such kits operate on such a high starter current, that they are not suitable for use in modern cars, in which all currents have been precisely calculated. |
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Will the headlamps’ light projection be altered? |
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Friday, 07 November 2008 16:24 |
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During the process of developing the xenon system, close consideration was paid to the focus of the conventional lighting and the original headlamp. The system therefore produces a perfect light projection, devoid of annoying dazzle. This type of xenon lighting is among the most advanced systems currently available. |
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