Kisan Electronics SN-3M User Manual
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SELECTING HIGH POWER BULBS:
If you elect to replace your original headlight bulb with a brighter bulb,
there are a few things to consider:
POWER CONSUMPTION:
Motorcycles do not have large capacity batteries or heavy duty charging
systems.
HEAT GENERATION:
High heat can damage plastic headlight housings or melt the wiring and
sockets designed to handle lower temperatures.
BEAM PATTERN:
Different bulbs have different beam patterns. Some have a shallow
vertical included-angle, while others have wide horizontal spread.
WATTAGE vs. CANDLEPOWER:
Higher wattage means higher heat generation – but not necessarily
brighter bulb. Compare the candlepower (or lumen) output before you
purchase a replacement.
Depending on the metal used for the filament, how it is wound, and type
of gas used to fill the bulb and finally the type of reflector used to shape
the light beam – results in various brightness outputs.
Beware of Wattage rating shown for 12 volts. The operating voltage for
most motorcycles is 13.5 to 14.5 volts.
BUY A NAME BRAND BULB WITH A STATED LIGHT OUTPUT.