Lighting devices are an extremely important element of automobiles. Without them, it is generally impossible to drive a car at night or in bad weather conditions (for example, in fog). Therefore, it is important that they are of high quality and work well.
Headlights are one of the most unified devices in a car system. They are usually manufactured so that they can be used for different types of vehicles. Also, they must all meet certain standards. There are individual country and international standards. The letter "E" on the headlamp stands for the certificate, and the number stands for the country that issued it.
Therefore, lamps can be classified. The H1 lamp is the simplest in this hierarchy. The most difficult are metal halide lamps. You can choose your own headlights, regardless of whether you have a passenger car or a large truck. Certified bulbs are suitable for everyone.
There are several signs by which lamps are divided into categories:
Base / plinth device
Appointment
Lamp design
Principle of operation.
According to European standards, lamps are labeled with letters (h, hb, d) - according to the type of base and number, according to the model.
Bulb h1 belongs to the series of sealed lamps. They use spring loaded clamps or sockets to keep the lamp from loosening or twisting. They also have a tight spiral tolerance relative to the flange. This means that they are placed in focus of the optical element at an ideal distance from the reflector.
The H1 bulb is a traditional headlamp option that has been in constant demand in the motoring market for a long time.
They are often installed in four-phase headlight systems.
Initially, h1 bulbs were installed only for low beam. Less often for the distant.
The appearance of lamps of category h7 lamps h1 began to be used for fog lights or for driving lights. This is due to the fact that they are more dazzling than h7 and give a lower luminous flux.
Such lamps have a coiled spiral or stretched along the optical axis. They are designed for headlights or spotlights.
When it comes to fog lights, the coil is positioned perpendicular to the reflective axis. The h1 type base is also used for additional lighting.
Types of bulbs h1
Of course, there are more than one type of h1 device bulb. You can choose the ones that seem most suitable for you:
Incandescent bulbs h1 or classic (the principle of operation is the same as in household ones. Outdated type for car headlights)
H1 halogen lamp (the bulb is made of quartz refractory glass. It is filled with an inert gas supplemented with halogen vapor. They give a higher light output than incandescent lamps. Due to their low cost, h1 hallogen lamps are still very popular on the market)
H1 LED lamps (based on LEDs. These are semiconductor crystals - the latest invention in the world of lighting technology. They have a number of indisputable advantages (for example, resistance to external influences, high luminous efficiency, economy). white pleasant light. disadvantage - high cost)
Xenon lamps h1 or metal halide (light produces an electric arc between electrodes in a bulb with xenon, which is also an inert gas. Xenon headlights are very popular due to their high luminous efficiency and reliability. At the same time, they have a significant drawback - they blind oncoming traffic drivers machines).
When choosing an h1 lamp for yourself, be sure to make sure that it is produced with high quality. H1 lamps are the brightest produced by OSRAM, GE, PHILIPS. By comparing the quality of the light, you will see that it is worth spending the money, but at the same time getting a much higher light output and a long life.
H1 lamps review of the best 2015
When comparing the characteristics, among the h1 lamps of the last year, the following are the best:
Philips x-treme vision + 100% (12 volt, 55 watt)
Bosch h1 5000k (35 volts, 35 watts)
How to care for h1 headlight bulbs?
It happens that even high-quality lamps fail. This can happen due to improper operation.
How to properly care for your h1 headlights?
Swap them in pairs. This applies not only to h1 headlights, but also to everyone else. Even if only one is broken, change both
Adjust lighting regularly. This should be done at least once every 1 year. If the lamps were changed, then after replacement.
Change bulbs every two years or after 50,000 kilometers
Clean the lamps. Dirt that gets into the headlights significantly reduces the light output. Therefore, the optics must be cleaned regularly.
Always carry spare headlights with you
Watch your headlights. Choose your light source carefully - this is your guarantee of safety on the road!
