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What is HID & How Does HID Work? (just a little information for you)

hidlights — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:09:12 +0000

HID - Be Amazed!.

HID = High Intensity Discharge

HID Quick Definition:
High intensity Discharge lighting is light from a plasma discharge rather than a filament. The system involves a ballast to start the light and certain gasses to create the light. Overall the system uses far less energy than halogen lighting, while producing 4-6 times more light.

How HID Lights Work?
High Intensity Discharge Lights use no filament. Instead light is created from an electrical discharge between two electrodes in a micro-environment of xenon gas and metal halide salts. The light is emitted by an electrically energized gas — a plasma discharge– formed and sustained between the two electrodes. The distinctive blue-white light of HID lamps stimulates the reflective paints in road markers and signs creating a safer driving environment. Additionally, the increased light output is designed to illuminate a wider area in front of the vehicle, improving visibility and safety, without disturbing the vision of oncoming drivers. HID lamps have over three times the lumens per watt of traditional halogen light sources and are more efficient at converting electrical energy into light. They produce at least 70% more light than traditional lamps, and use less power while producing less heat. This gives designers new freedom to explore the frontiers of front end design. By creating more compact headlights to fit smaller spaces, better aerodynamics are possible.

HID Lighting Technology Bloggerz and Questionz??

hidlights — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:42:48 +0000

TriCity Technology where HID is our passion. We love to share and help educate the general community about New HID Technologies as well as anything pertaining to HID. We have people come to us on a daily basis with the simple yet complex question, “What is HID?”

If you have a question about HID, please feel free to ask.

We’re happy to assist with an unbiased and knowledgeable approach. Whether you are a New to HID, a Tactical HID Extremist or a Seasoned HID Connoisseur we will be happy to help in anyway we can.

Technologies Included: HID Conversion Kit, HID Torch (Flashlight), HID Search Light, HID Ballast, or any other HID Product.

Camping with my new HID Torch.

torchfiend — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:57:15 +0000

Over the fathers day weekend I went camping in High Sierra’s. And yes I brought along my new 35 Watt HID torch (flashlight). Wow! I have never seen a torch with this much power. Just awesome the way it lights up the pitch dark, like the friggi’n sun man. Other campers thought the swat team was reigning down on the entire camp ground or something. I was polite with it too. Careful not shine at other sites and stuff, but geez its like having a headlamp from a Mercedes in your hand. How much fun I had those nights picking individual trees from almost a mile away. To much fun, and darn safe too!

I would love to get other peoples experiences with this technology, it’s awesome…….