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Subject:Re: Backup halogens?
From:Dan Houg
Date:Thu, 4 Apr 1996 08:29:11 CST6CDT

On  3 Apr 96, Joel Walker wrote:

> there are two ways that i know of:
> - buy some of these little halogen backup bulbs ... they fit direct replacement
>    of the normal bulbs. don't know how bright they are (supposedly, they are at
>    least twice as bright)

after spending too much for the halogen replacement bulbs, i have to 
admit that they really don't do much different than the standard 
ones.  on paper, i'm sure they have twice the light output but 
combined with a cheap reflector and lousy back-up lens optics, they 
are marginal.

definately, the best way to go is with a spare fog light.  fleet 
stores sell vibration resistant, waterproof, halogen "tractor" 
lights in fairly attractive housings that run less than $10 and can 
be bought individually.  these tractor lights have a broad, diffuse 
beam pattern for lighting wide areas.  perfect.

and a perfect example of agricultural cross-technology.  just like 
taping cow magnets on your fuel line.....

-dan (moo-oo)