h3-12v-55w instead of 35w

lawnripper · 01-16-2013, 12:01 PM

I have one burnt out bulb. it is a h3-12v-35w bulb. All I can find in this country is a h3-12v-55w bulb. Can I use this? Can I have 1 that is 35w and the other 55w? replace both with the same 55w?

Thanks!!!

Todd Dolfi · 01-16-2013, 12:26 PM

The 55w might melt your light housings if they are only rated for 35w bulbs..U might want to change hole light.Walmart has some nice ones...

JohnnieB · 01-16-2013, 12:41 PM

It depends on how many amps your wiring can handle and how much heat your lighting fixture will tolerate.

The 35W bulb draws about 3.0A and the 55W bulb draws about 4.6A.
The 55W bulb puts out about 60% more heat.

The 55W bulb will put out 65% more light than a 35W bulb, so it might look strange if you don't replace both.

kgsc · 01-16-2013, 01:46 PM

Where are these lights installed ?

ab46501 · 01-16-2013, 02:53 PM

Honda makes and H3 15w bulb for the Goldwing motorcycle. I used those for years and they have plenty of light output.

I recently switched to an H3 LED bulbs and it only draws about 3w plus they run cool to the touch.

lawnripper · 01-17-2013, 12:28 PM

Thanks once again guys!!! I think I will just try to look a bit more and if not order one up from the states!

Thanks again all of you! such a great forum!!

01-16-2013, 12:01 PM	#1
lawnripper “I don’t feel tardy” Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central America Posts: 257	h3-12v-55w instead of 35w I have one burnt out bulb. it is a h3-12v-35w bulb. All I can find in this country is a h3-12v-55w bulb. Can I use this? Can I have 1 that is 35w and the other 55w? replace both with the same 55w? Thanks!!!

01-16-2013, 12:26 PM	#2
Todd Dolfi Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: h3-12v-55w instead of 35w The 55w might melt your light housings if they are only rated for 35w bulbs..U might want to change hole light.Walmart has some nice ones...

01-16-2013, 12:41 PM	#3
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: h3-12v-55w instead of 35w It depends on how many amps your wiring can handle and how much heat your lighting fixture will tolerate. The 35W bulb draws about 3.0A and the 55W bulb draws about 4.6A. The 55W bulb puts out about 60% more heat. The 55W bulb will put out 65% more light than a 35W bulb, so it might look strange if you don't replace both.

01-16-2013, 01:46 PM	#4
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,131	Re: h3-12v-55w instead of 35w Where are these lights installed ?

01-16-2013, 02:53 PM	#5
ab46501 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 313	Re: h3-12v-55w instead of 35w Honda makes and H3 15w bulb for the Goldwing motorcycle. I used those for years and they have plenty of light output. I recently switched to an H3 LED bulbs and it only draws about 3w plus they run cool to the touch.

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01-17-2013, 12:28 PM	#6
lawnripper “I don’t feel tardy” Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central America Posts: 257	Re: h3-12v-55w instead of 35w Thanks once again guys!!! I think I will just try to look a bit more and if not order one up from the states! Thanks again all of you! such a great forum!!

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