H.I.D. LIGHTS WORK BETTER THAN HALOGEN by Jennifer Franco

There are many reasons why H.I.D. (High Intensity Discharge) lights work better than normal halogen headlights. A car aficionado might tell you that it's all down to how it looks when they're driving the car. However, a smart driver can tell a lot more than that.
He can probably say that halogen lights are made from filaments that are filled with halogen gases, while H.I.D. lights don't have any filaments at all. However, these are only basic information. The truth is, there are a lot more things to know about them, and if you consider yourself a part of the smart ones, you should definitely read on.

The first thing you should remember is that H.I.D. lights work better because they are much brighter compared to halogen lights. The average lumen (the amount of brightness that comes from a light source) of an H.I.D. light is about 3000 lumens. Compare this with a typical halogen light which is 1400 lumens, and you'll see the point. In fact, studies from experts even show that drivers react faster and more accurately to minor roadway mishaps when they are using H.I.D. headlamps rather than the halogen ones. The testers believe that the primary reason is due to clearer visibility when using H.I.D. lights.

The second thing you need to know is that H.I.D. burners give off more light from less power than halogen lights. What this means from the average consumer is that power consumption is significantly reduced. What's more, reduced fuel consumption can consequently produce lesser CO2 emissions per vehicle. This leads to a much cleaner and greener environment.

Third, H.I.D. lights work better than halogen lamps because their average life span is 2000 hours, while a halogen lamp runs for about 450 to 1000 hours. This translates to getting the maximum amount of benefits for your dollars. The reason for this is that H.I.D. headlights work longer than halogen lights because they don't include filaments and halogen gases to emit light. Have you ever wondered why some of your household halogen lights literally burn out? It's the filament inside it. H.I.D. headlights, on the other hand, don't use filaments. They only use gases. When an electric current is placed through them, they give off a much more visible light than using filaments alone. And since there are no filaments, you don't have to worry about malfunctioned headlights when you're driving long distances.

Now that you have all the information that you need, do some studies of your own. Research more about them, and try to experiment with both headlights. If you're smart, you'll conclude that H.I.D. lights work better than halogen headlights all the time.

About the Author

Jennifer Franco is a creative writer, teacher, and editor who reeks of love for Neil Gaiman's work, Japanese culture, humanities, literature, and the latest in technology. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in language and literature at the Ateneo de Manila University.