How to Determine Xenon Bulb Aging?
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Methods to determine xenon bulb aging: 1. First, observe the startup speed of the xenon light: If it doesn't reach 80% brightness within 4 seconds, it indicates that the xenon bulb is aging. 2. Check if there are cloudy solid substances inside the xenon bulb: Aging xenon bulbs will develop a white, foggy appearance. Here is more information about xenon lights: 1. Definition of xenon light: Xenon lights are high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps filled with a mixture of inert gases, including xenon, and do not have filaments like halogen lamps. They are also called metal halide lamps or xenon lights, and are categorized into automotive xenon lights and outdoor lighting xenon lights. 2. Advantages of xenon lights: Xenon lights can significantly reduce the burden on a vehicle's electrical system. The color temperature of automotive xenon lights ranges between 4000K and 6000K, which is much higher than that of standard headlight bulbs. They are very bright; a 4300K xenon light emits a white-yellow light. Due to the lower color temperature, the light appears slightly yellow, which provides better penetration than higher color temperature lights, thereby improving driving safety at night and in foggy conditions.