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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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8000k putting excess strain on battery?
I recently replace the HID bulbs to an aftermarket 8000k set. Do they put an increased strain on the battery?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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if you went from 35 to 55 watts. 8000k is just the temperature rating.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Nope. like Mike said.... if you have 55 watt ballast, more power is used. But with a stock 35 watt ballast... you're fine
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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It wont strain the battery unless you are running the car off with the lights on. The battery starts the car, the alternator provides the power to accessories like the lights after it cranks.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Cool thanks guys. Yes they are 35 watt bulbs. I think my battery was just shot
 
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As a side note, I would not go above 6000k temp. IMO you loose too much output above that.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Higher K value, less actual light output but more bling bling look
 
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Won't strain your batteries, just your eyes trying to see at night lol.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Adding another 40 watts (2x 35 to 55 watt ballasts) to your stock electrical system is nothing. If you start running multiple 1k+ audio amplifiers, then you might have to worry.
 
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