A guide on automotive fog light types There are mainly two types of fog lights; Front and Rear fog lights.These are the two locations where fog lights are installed. Front fog lights enable the driver to see the road ahead and avoid obstacles on the path. Rear fog lights inform other drivers of the car in front of them. They are wired on a separate circuit from the rest of the car's lighting. Front fog lights are usually white, but they can also be yellow or blue while rear ones are always red.
Fog Light bulbs types Halogen These are the cheapest bulbs in the market and are often used as the stock fitting in all fog lights.They are an OEM replacement for your busted or worn out lights. Advantages: ·No modifications are needed to put them in into the bulb housing. ·They come with the car, and it is easier to continue using them. ·They are the most affordable buIb option. And there are no hefty upfront costs as there are with LEDs. ·They have upgrade options that allow for more customization without changing bulb types. ·They are easy to replace ·They are universal ·They light up immediately with no warm-up delay. ·They cast light far enough to enable the driver to drive safely. ·They are dimmable Disadvantages: ·It has a short lifespan due to the degradation of the filament. ·They are extra sensitive to shocks and vibrations. ·They are prone to heat ·They are not energy saving.
HID (High-Intensity Discharge) These are ideal if longevity and performance are what you are looking for. They have a higher lightoutput than any other bulb, except for some LEDs, although LEDs have other downsides. You can getreplacement bulbs or conversion kits which you will need if the vehicle was equipped with a halogenstock light. Advantages: ·They produce the most intense, white bright light of all car bulbs. ·The light beams produced have the furthest reach, meaning they illuminate a wider area. ·They are energy efficient even though they need a lot of energy to light up. This reduces once they start producing very bright light while using very little power. ·They are cheaper than LEDs. Disadvantages: ·They have fewer color options than LEDs. The way they are made makes it hard to get a wide color range.They create glare that can blind other motorists. ·They need some time to heat up before getting to the ideal brightness. Unlike LEDs which light up immediately, these can take up to 30 seconds. ·They are not dimmable, and the beam sharply cuts off instead of fading out, and this can takesome getting used to. ·They are fragile and susceptible to shock and vibration. ·The light might need modification to use HID bulbs
LED These are the new trend in automotive lighting. They are efficient, durable and can last along time.They are very bright,which means you will be noticed by other drivers faster. LEDs are ideal for foglights because they produce more focused light beams, which offer exceptional visibility. LED fog lightbulbs should be 45-55 watts with a lumen rating from 1300-1500 anything lower than 1000 lumens isnot recommended Advantages: ·They have a longer lifespan as no energy is wasted and they do not have a filament that issensitive to movement or vibration. ·They are the most energy efficient bulbs ·They light up faster than other bulbs. ·They are easy to install ·They are often of good quality, shock, water, and dust resistant and are quite durable. Disadvantages: ·They have a high initial cost. ·They require a cooling mechanism for the surrounding components which often heat up. ·They car light might need modification to use LED bulbs.
