Bulbs H8

H8 automotive light bulbs: type, uses, characteristics

H8 bulbs are halogen or LED parts used in headlights, and can also be installed in fog lights. They can provide a low or high beam.

Characteristics

They have PGJ19-1 bases. Their output is 35W and their voltage is 12V.

They are among the few used in ultra compact headlights. Halogen versions contain a filament, mounted in an envelope filled with an inert gas. Semiconductors are the working elements of LED products. If you’re planning to buy H8 LED lamps, you should make sure they are suitable for use in your car. This is also the case for xenon (HID) ones. In these, illumination is achieved by means of an electric arc that passes through a gas mixture inside the envelope. These parts require high voltage, which is provided by special devices – HID ballasts – which are an indispensable element of this type of component. The high operating temperature can make the use of such products problematic.

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How to choose H8 automotive bulbs

When choosing bulbs, always go by the car manufacturer’s recommendations and the specifications of the parts already installed in your vehicle. A specific type is designed for each light. Installing components which don’t correspond to the specifications of the standard equipment is not permitted – doing this can damage the headlight and you can also get fined for it.