BOB NOGUEIRA wrote:
>
> Anyone know of a source for specifications of auto light bulbs? ( The local
> which has two high watt elements. If I'm correct the standard 1157 bulb
> has one element that's 28 watts ( brake light ) and one that 8 watts ( tail
> light ). What I want is two 28 watt filaments on a bulb with the same
> base as the 1157.
> Am I searching for a critter that doesn't exists?
> ( Okay I know you guys want to know....... what I want to do is put a
> separate brake light and turn signal in the same socket)
>
Hi Bob,
I know I suggest them for "all things," but McMaster has a good
selection. Go to:
http://www.mcmaster.com/
and type in:
1505k58
for the part number. You then can select the catalog page with
all the bulbs that would fit. On the page, base type "X" will
fit. The socket style is called "DC Index Base" The base is .60"
diameter.
However, they show no dual filament with two of the same
filament. I think I know what you are trying to do, but in a
normal setup, the turn signal and brake light share the same
filament, so that if the brake and turn signal both are on, it
needs to flash the filament.
I am afraid with what you are trying to do (if you can find the
right bulb), the turn signal may not be clearly distinguishable
as the bulb will not actually flash off and on, it would just go
from bright to very, very bright (if you were to apply the brakes
and turn signal at the same time, and this would have to happen,
your tail light would be consuming more current than your
headlight > 50 watts). This could be a little dazzling for the
fellow sitting behind you in traffic. ;)
I am not trying to discourage you from this idea (or, maybe I
am), but I don't think I understand what you would accomplish
when completed. ???
regards,
doug
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