Difference between revisions of "Hurricane HID kit FAQ"
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'''The Ballast'''<br><br> | '''The Ballast'''<br><br> | ||
This is the small box which is filled with electronics to control the burner. This box contains the power supply for the lamp. At startup, the output voltage will go up to some '''20.000 Volts''', be carefull not to touch any of the wires / connectors when the kit is powering up! After powering up, the voltage stabilises to a level below 100 Volts. | This is the small box which is filled with electronics to control the burner. This box contains the power supply for the lamp. At startup, the output voltage will go up to some '''20.000 Volts''', be carefull not to touch any of the wires / connectors when the kit is powering up! After powering up, the voltage stabilises to a level below 100 Volts. | ||
| − | There is a lot of control circuitry to prevent any mishaps. The box will detect if no lamp is connected or if there's any shortcut. It also checks the input voltage; if the voltage drops too low, it will switch off. | + | There is a lot of control circuitry to prevent any mishaps. The box will detect if no lamp is connected or if there's any shortcut. It also checks the input voltage; if the voltage drops too low, it will switch off.<br><br><br> |
'''The Burner'''<br><br> | '''The Burner'''<br><br> | ||
This is the actual lamp. However, it's not a lamp as you are used to see. Instead of a wire, there's a small gass filled ball which is encapsulated in the glass tube. The ball contains a number of special gasses which control the ignition and determine the colour temperature of the burner. A major portion of these gases is Xenon, hence the name Xenon lamps. | This is the actual lamp. However, it's not a lamp as you are used to see. Instead of a wire, there's a small gass filled ball which is encapsulated in the glass tube. The ball contains a number of special gasses which control the ignition and determine the colour temperature of the burner. A major portion of these gases is Xenon, hence the name Xenon lamps. | ||
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Revision as of 14:37, 21 November 2006
As we do get some questions regarding the installation of the Hurricane HID kits from time to time, here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions which might be helpful if you experience any troubles while installing your HID kit.
First of all, it is important to understand what the components of your kit are doing:
The Ballast
This is the small box which is filled with electronics to control the burner. This box contains the power supply for the lamp. At startup, the output voltage will go up to some 20.000 Volts, be carefull not to touch any of the wires / connectors when the kit is powering up! After powering up, the voltage stabilises to a level below 100 Volts.
There is a lot of control circuitry to prevent any mishaps. The box will detect if no lamp is connected or if there's any shortcut. It also checks the input voltage; if the voltage drops too low, it will switch off.
The Burner
This is the actual lamp. However, it's not a lamp as you are used to see. Instead of a wire, there's a small gass filled ball which is encapsulated in the glass tube. The ball contains a number of special gasses which control the ignition and determine the colour temperature of the burner. A major portion of these gases is Xenon, hence the name Xenon lamps.