Can you wire up two HID bulbs to one ballast?

1. Can you run 2 HID bulbs off one ballast?
2. Can I use any ballast with any HID bulb?
3. How many volts does a HID ballast put out?
4. Do all HID lights need a ballast?
5. Can you use two ballasts one light?
6. Can a 35W HID bulb with 55W ballast?
7. Is 35W or 55W HID better?
8. Why do HID ballasts go bad?
9. Is LED or HID better?
10. How do you test a HID ballast with a multimeter?
11. Do HID lights have high and low beam?
12. Will LED bulbs work if ballast is bad?
13. Can you repair HID ballast?
14. Are HID ballasts universal?
15. What is the difference between rapid and instant start ballast?

Can you run 2 HID bulbs off one ballast?

The two bulbs will always have slightly different impedances, so more current will flow through one or the other. It's difficult to balance this out. The condition where one bulb is fired and the other is not is obviously the worst case for this.

Can I use any ballast with any HID bulb?

The ballast is compatible with most HID bulbs, but you have to check if your vehicle requires a decoder. It won't work with your car if it has the decoder feature.

How many volts does a HID ballast put out?

Input Power Range: Due to the way electronics work, most HID ballasts can use input power in a range, such as 9-32V. This is simply due to the components in the device. Of course, in an automotive application, you'll be using the ballasts normally at around 13V.

Do all HID lights need a ballast?

All HID bulbs require a ballast, which is sometimes integrated. No LED bulbs require a ballast, although some are engineered to work with an existing ballast. You will find ballast-compatible or "plug-and-play" LEDs that are designed to replace linear fluorescents, compact fluorescents, or HIDs.

Can you use two ballasts one light?

A 1 lamp rapid start (series) ballast can be hard to find, but it can be replaced with a 2 lamp instant start (parallel) ballast.

Can a 35W HID bulb with 55W ballast?

You can use 55w ballasts with standard 35w bulbs, but the life of the bulb will be shortened a bit, and their color will Wash Out a bit.

Is 35W or 55W HID better?

A bulb running 55W will usually last about half as long as a bulb running 35W. Brightness: 35W bulbs driven by a true 35W ballast will provide at least 3200 lumens. This is over double the brightness of a factory halogen bulb, and plenty of light for night-time driving.

Why do HID ballasts go bad?

In most cases, ballast failure occurs as a result of the surrounding environment. Heat and moisture are great enemies to your HID ballast. When it is too cold or too hot, the ballast can burn out or fail to start headlights. A combination of heat and constant condensation can also cause severe corrosion over time.

Is LED or HID better?

Technology: LED lights use electricity while HID uses gas (typically xenon). Energy use: Both have high energy use compared to halogen, but LEDs are slightly more energy-efficient. Life span: LED lights might last up to 45,000 hours while HIDs have a life span of around 15,000 hours.

How do you test a HID ballast with a multimeter?

To measure it, set your digital multimeter to around a thousand ohms resistance setting. Connect the black leads to the white ground wire on your ballast. Afterward, test every other wire with the red lead. When you do this test, a good ballast will return an “open-loop” or max resistance.

Do HID lights have high and low beam?

However, headlights are available that can be switched between high and low functions. Certain HID lights, for example, are made with both high and low beam options, so drivers can switch from one to the other according to the needs and appropriateness of a particular time and setting.

Will LED bulbs work if ballast is bad?

Can LED lamps work off of existing ballasts? Yes, if they have an internal driver than can work off that ballast. Philips, for example, has designed a tube that is compatible with an existing electronic ballast.

Can you repair HID ballast?

Do you want to know when to repair and when to buy a new ballast? If yes, you must learn how to reset HID ballast. Not all failures require a replacement; sometimes it is because of a damaged ballast. By resetting your ballast, you can make it work again, extend its operational life, you save money in the long run.

Are HID ballasts universal?

High Intensity Discharge HID conversion digital ballast are a simple, affordable way to replacement your defective ballast from standard halogens to cutting-edge xenon technology. This ballast is universal fit for all aftermarket HID light bulbs as below.

What is the difference between rapid and instant start ballast?

Rapid start configurations have two wires connected to each side of the lamp. There is a small voltage between the two wires that is used to provide heat to the lamp's cathodes. ... With an instant start configuration, a high voltage pulse is used to start the arc between the lamp's cathodes.