Autoflight: why diodes are better than xenon
Wanting to improve the efficiency of Best LED Headlights On The Market, many of us put xenon - gas-discharge lamps. But the technology is progressing and now it is far from always the best solution.
So, gas-discharge lamps give a more powerful light, which in practice is expressed in a longer beam of high-beam, sometimes literally twice. Yes, and on the near Xenon light is brighter and even more than from halogen lamps. But when experts talk about such an advantage, they do not mean the lamps themselves, but the comparison of complete headlights, designed specifically for xenon and, accordingly, for halogenics.
Due to other dimensions and large dimensions of the light emitting arc, gas-discharge (ie xenon) lamps can not be used in halogen headlights - even if the base allows it to do so.
Quasixenon
But few of our motorists install xenon headlights in the assembly. Usually enthusiasts of effective lighting are limited to the purchase of only lamps that are mounted in the usual "halogen" headlights. As a result, the tuner receives a single obvious advantage - bright light. Like a locomotive locator, the car is pushed forward without parsing, practically without adjusting.
So, gas-discharge lamps give a more powerful light, which in practice is expressed in a longer beam of high-beam, sometimes literally twice. Yes, and on the near Xenon light is brighter and even more than from halogen lamps. But when experts talk about such an advantage, they do not mean the lamps themselves, but the comparison of complete headlights, designed specifically for xenon and, accordingly, for halogenics.
Due to other dimensions and large dimensions of the light emitting arc, gas-discharge (ie xenon) lamps can not be used in halogen headlights - even if the base allows it to do so.
Quasixenon
But few of our motorists install xenon headlights in the assembly. Usually enthusiasts of effective lighting are limited to the purchase of only lamps that are mounted in the usual "halogen" headlights. As a result, the tuner receives a single obvious advantage - bright light. Like a locomotive locator, the car is pushed forward without parsing, practically without adjusting.
The spot of light on the road goes uneven, with dark areas and bright overlays, among which often disguised inequalities. In general, the illumination of a road on such a home-grown xenon rarely turns out better than a normal headlight with regular halogen lamps.
The matter is the principle
It is impossible to adjust the beam with standard parameters when installing xenon lamps in halogen headlights in principle because the xenon lamp, even with a halogen base, can not get into the focus of ordinary optics. Because the arc that emits light in it, it has larger dimensions than the spiral of a halogen lamp.
It is quite bad if the gas-discharge lamp is used as a passing light, because then it, among other things, blinds off-and-off drivers with its irregular shape. (Recall: the standard headlights of the European light distribution are given on the "passing beam", cut to the left at the top - at the level of eyes of drivers of oncoming traffic).
Strengthens the picture of the use of gas-discharge light in Ukraine price factor: quality branded lamps are not available to the mass consumer. And cheap products that dominate the market, among other things are short-lived and after several months of operation begin to change the color, brightness, and then refuse at all. In the same way, standard headlamps are not particularly useful for xenon lamps - they heat up to a much higher temperature than ordinary halogenics, and from this in some cars reflectors and glass (plastic) headlights are damaged.
The matter is the principle
It is impossible to adjust the beam with standard parameters when installing xenon lamps in halogen headlights in principle because the xenon lamp, even with a halogen base, can not get into the focus of ordinary optics. Because the arc that emits light in it, it has larger dimensions than the spiral of a halogen lamp.
It is quite bad if the gas-discharge lamp is used as a passing light, because then it, among other things, blinds off-and-off drivers with its irregular shape. (Recall: the standard headlights of the European light distribution are given on the "passing beam", cut to the left at the top - at the level of eyes of drivers of oncoming traffic).
Strengthens the picture of the use of gas-discharge light in Ukraine price factor: quality branded lamps are not available to the mass consumer. And cheap products that dominate the market, among other things are short-lived and after several months of operation begin to change the color, brightness, and then refuse at all. In the same way, standard headlamps are not particularly useful for xenon lamps - they heat up to a much higher temperature than ordinary halogenics, and from this in some cars reflectors and glass (plastic) headlights are damaged.
Conditional signals of drivers - on the road we understand each other without words
On the road, there are a lot of situations where drivers can help one another, communicate important information, warn about anything.
On the road, there are a lot of situations where drivers can help one another, communicate important information, warn about anything. However, sitting at the wheel in the car cabin, it's almost impossible to communicate with other drivers. Therefore, the license plates of the drivers, which are supplied with the help of light and sound devices, were invented. Understanding these signals, you can avoid troubles, as well as provide service to other drivers.
Common conditional signals of drivers
1. Double-click on the distant light
Ahead of the traffic police or a dangerous obstacle (an accident, a broken road, etc.). Typically, for such information it is customary to thank the palm of your left hand.
2. Single long signal to distant light
If in the back means "Give it a drive!" »(Usually used to release the left-most lane on the track)
If the face or side (with urban maneuvers) - means "Skip me! » For the especially inept participants of the movement, this signal may be supplemented by an angry sound of the klakson.
3. Single short signal distant at the intersection
"You can go, miss! »
Sometimes it comes as a response to the signal "Skip me! » In order not to confuse the driver, you can additionally show the direction of the hand gesture.
4. If you are traveling with a distant light, forgetting to turn it off, then when you cross with the oncoming car, it will make a long signal to the distant, informing "You blind me! "Immediately transfer the distant light to the neighbor.
5. An expression of indignation - short beeps. One - reservations, two - discontent, three - annoyance, four or more - lyrics.
To indicate its indignation, many drivers simply overtake the car and slow down in front of him or even stop completely. But it should be remembered that there are a lot of nerve drivers on the road and this situation can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Conditional signals of truckers on the track
Special signs are given by truckers, who are far away from the height of a truck
5. Signal to the left turn signal - "Do not throw me over, ahead of the oncoming traffic! »
6. Signal with the right turn signal - "You can overtake me, there is nobody in the oncoming lane! »
7. For the help of overtaking it is accepted a couple of times to blow up a wreck in a sign of gratitude and to hear in the back a beep "Yes, always please!
Similarly, it is customary to click on an emergency signal in gratitude, if someone missed you on the track, scrambling on the roadside.
On the road, there are a lot of situations where drivers can help one another, communicate important information, warn about anything. However, sitting at the wheel in the car cabin, it's almost impossible to communicate with other drivers. Therefore, the license plates of the drivers, which are supplied with the help of light and sound devices, were invented. Understanding these signals, you can avoid troubles, as well as provide service to other drivers.
Common conditional signals of drivers
1. Double-click on the distant light
Ahead of the traffic police or a dangerous obstacle (an accident, a broken road, etc.). Typically, for such information it is customary to thank the palm of your left hand.
2. Single long signal to distant light
If in the back means "Give it a drive!" »(Usually used to release the left-most lane on the track)
If the face or side (with urban maneuvers) - means "Skip me! » For the especially inept participants of the movement, this signal may be supplemented by an angry sound of the klakson.
3. Single short signal distant at the intersection
"You can go, miss! »
Sometimes it comes as a response to the signal "Skip me! » In order not to confuse the driver, you can additionally show the direction of the hand gesture.
4. If you are traveling with a distant light, forgetting to turn it off, then when you cross with the oncoming car, it will make a long signal to the distant, informing "You blind me! "Immediately transfer the distant light to the neighbor.
5. An expression of indignation - short beeps. One - reservations, two - discontent, three - annoyance, four or more - lyrics.
To indicate its indignation, many drivers simply overtake the car and slow down in front of him or even stop completely. But it should be remembered that there are a lot of nerve drivers on the road and this situation can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Conditional signals of truckers on the track
Special signs are given by truckers, who are far away from the height of a truck
5. Signal to the left turn signal - "Do not throw me over, ahead of the oncoming traffic! »
6. Signal with the right turn signal - "You can overtake me, there is nobody in the oncoming lane! »
7. For the help of overtaking it is accepted a couple of times to blow up a wreck in a sign of gratitude and to hear in the back a beep "Yes, always please!
Similarly, it is customary to click on an emergency signal in gratitude, if someone missed you on the track, scrambling on the roadside.