possible to replace bulb on L&M Arc HID?
12-09-07, 11:18 AM
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possible to replace bulb on L&M Arc HID?
Hello,
My Light and Motion Arc HID bulb gave up after 2.5 years of worry-free usage.
Does anyone have had success in dissasembling the L&M lighthead and replacing the bulb? I had a quick look, and noticed that the lighthead has no scews. Anyone has any ideas on how to proceed?
Thanks!
My Light and Motion Arc HID bulb gave up after 2.5 years of worry-free usage.
Does anyone have had success in dissasembling the L&M lighthead and replacing the bulb? I had a quick look, and noticed that the lighthead has no scews. Anyone has any ideas on how to proceed?
Thanks!
12-09-07, 11:27 AM
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Hello,
My Light and Motion Arc HID bulb gave up after 2.5 years of worry-free usage.
Does anyone have had success in dissasembling the L&M lighthead and replacing the bulb? I had a quick look, and noticed that the lighthead has no scews. Anyone has any ideas on how to proceed?
Thanks!
My Light and Motion Arc HID bulb gave up after 2.5 years of worry-free usage.
Does anyone have had success in dissasembling the L&M lighthead and replacing the bulb? I had a quick look, and noticed that the lighthead has no scews. Anyone has any ideas on how to proceed?
Thanks!
Did you manage to find a replacement bulb locally?
12-09-07, 11:49 AM
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No. I was thinking about ordering one from Batteryspace. If the bulb is user replaceable, I would save on shipping to US (20-30$?) and L&M service charge (40$).
12-10-07, 11:21 AM
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Doesn't the arc have a custom aluminum reflector?
The lamp from Batteryspace would be different than that. It has a glass reflector for one thing. I'd be surprised if it fit.
The lamp from Batteryspace would be different than that. It has a glass reflector for one thing. I'd be surprised if it fit.
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The idea is to buy a bulb with a reflector (if buying from Batteryspace), then throw out the reflector. Of course, this is feasable only if it's at all possible to open that lamp.
Well, yes, and I also assume that it's possible to remove the bulb from the reflector. That should be doable.
Well, yes, and I also assume that it's possible to remove the bulb from the reflector. That should be doable.
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I don't advise it.
You CAN open up the lamp from the front. The little bezel piece comes off and then the glass comes off rather easily. The reflector is proprietary and a good part of their success. I haven't had my mitts any further into this thing, though.
You CAN open up the lamp from the front. The little bezel piece comes off and then the glass comes off rather easily. The reflector is proprietary and a good part of their success. I haven't had my mitts any further into this thing, though.
12-11-07, 09:52 AM
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Is there a way to tell if an HID light is near it's life-end?
I didn't think so, but I've noticed the inside of the front protective glass getting more and more hazed over time. (This is a TrailTech sourced bulb)
Al
I didn't think so, but I've noticed the inside of the front protective glass getting more and more hazed over time. (This is a TrailTech sourced bulb)
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The idea is to buy a bulb with a reflector (if buying from Batteryspace), then throw out the reflector. Of course, this is feasable only if it's at all possible to open that lamp.
Well, yes, and I also assume that it's possible to remove the bulb from the reflector. That should be doable.
Well, yes, and I also assume that it's possible to remove the bulb from the reflector. That should be doable.
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