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LED headlight bulbs - andrew34ruby - 04-12-2024
I need to put LED headlight bulbs in my seven; spending time in stationary traffic soon drains the battery.
The bulbholders and reflectors are the 1950s type BPF, and I'm running 12 volt.
Please can anyone recommend what you have purchased recently? I'm not looking for brilliant beam to see by, but in modern traffic it's frightening to drive on sidelights.
On t'internet there are so many unknowns from £7 each to £60.
RE: LED headlight bulbs - Dean Waller - 04-12-2024
I found this helpful and went for the more expensive “bulls eye” option and very pleased with them
https://www.lathes.co.uk/austin7-2/page18.html
RE: LED headlight bulbs - Colin Bromley - 04-12-2024
I can recommend these...
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/bpf-p36d-437-368-370-414-led-headlight-upgrade-6-12-and-24-volt-negative-or-positive-earth-great-beam-strength-and-pattern
RE: LED headlight bulbs - Colin Morgan - 04-12-2024
I use these on my Ruby's 6v system - says they will cope with up to 24v:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326232126714
RE: LED headlight bulbs - Dave Mann - 05-12-2024
Here's a comparison of the "bulls eye" lights
RE: LED headlight bulbs - colina - 05-12-2024
My advice would be to speak with Pete at DynamoRegulatorConversions;
https://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/tips-and-hints-when-fitting-leds.php
I have used his advice and products to fit LED lamps to a friend's Light 12/4 (and he also rebuilt the dynamo and converted the regulator using his solid state system). I have no connection other than being a very satisfied repeat customer.
RE: LED headlight bulbs - andrew34ruby - 05-12-2024
(05-12-2024, 06:12 PM)Dave Mann Wrote: Here's a comparison of the "bulls eye" lights vs 24 watt quartz halogen lights .
Which "bulls eye" bulbs are these please Dave? I've seen some at £56 for 2 bulbs and others at £26 for 2 bulbs. None bulls eye are from £10 for 2 bulbs.
I'm mainly wanting them for in town so other people can see me.
Yes I'm sure the expensive ones are good, but how bad are the cheaper ones? Anybody know?
RE: LED headlight bulbs - Dave Mann - 05-12-2024
Double Dipper PRO LED Dipping Headlamp bulbs as supplied by Dynamo Regulator Conversions £74.4 for two including postage.
RE: LED headlight bulbs - Hugh Barnes - 06-12-2024
The beauty about the 'Bulls eye' variety of bulbs is they have their own, 'built in' reflector set up and don't rely on the reflector in the headlamp
RE: LED headlight bulbs - Dave Mann - 06-12-2024
Which gives an excellent beam unlike a lot of LEDs which give loads of light and no beam