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H7 100 watt bulbs
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#1: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: pitboard,  PostPosted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 1:56 am
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Is it safe to use these as a main beam bulb, or will they fry my wiring and melt my headlamp units? Trying to decide between these and Osram high output bulbs, which seem to be well regarded.
Thanks
#2: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: gazza82, Location: South Bucks PostPosted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:28 am
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100w are illegal for road use ...
#3: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, Lancashire PostPosted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 7:09 am
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gazza82 wrote:
100w are illegal for road use ...

Technically not, although you do struggle to find 100w bulbs that are 'e' or 'BS' marked.
#4: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: pitboard,  PostPosted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 2:32 pm
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I have managed to use 100w bulbs in my previous cars without being arrested. . .
#5: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: Edward, Location: In the garage PostPosted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 11:44 am
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You'll just p**s everybody else off.
#6: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: Steve206, Location: UK PostPosted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 2:51 pm
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As long as it's full beam and not dipped.
#7: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: pitboard,  PostPosted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 3:07 am
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Yes, full beam only. It's customary round here to dip your lights when you see approaching traffic . I have decided to go for the Osram option, reasonably priced from Euro Car Parts. Cheaper on Ebay, but at least I'm guaranteed to get the genuine article.
Thanks for the helpful comments.
#8: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: qwert, Location: uk PostPosted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 3:53 am
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Make sure you upgrade your wiring for 100 watt bulbs.. That's how fires start.
#9: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: pitboard,  PostPosted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:16 am
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Osram Nightbreakers are 55 watt, and get very good reviews.
#10: Re: H7 100 watt bulbs Author: sxibeast, Location: Milton Keynes PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:04 am
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Ran 100W bulbs (dipped and full) and never had a problem with blinding people or people flashing me back (beams checked after fitting). Wiring was fine as well...ran the car (206) with 100W bulbs for 5 years and not a single problem.

The works Citroens also ran these bulbs without any fires. I'd say your wiring will be fine.....
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