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Dec 19, 2002 | 04:00 PM

xsp00kyx

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Quick question about bulbs

What do these numbers mean? Which means what?
say a 9004 bulb Input 65/45W >> Output 130/100W
Sorry for not knowing. =(

Dec 19, 2002 | 04:01 PM

xsp00kyx

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Oh and one more thing. looking up this ebay product what does
"PIAA rated" mean?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1875074215

Dec 19, 2002 | 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by xsp00kyx
Oh and one more thing. looking up this ebay product what does
"PIAA rated" mean?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1875074215

"PIAA rated" means the guy has no idea what he is talking about and you shouldnt buy from him.

Dec 19, 2002 | 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by mzmtg

"PIAA rated" means the guy has no idea what he is talking about and you shouldnt buy from him.

true, true

Dec 19, 2002 | 05:17 PM

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9004 bulbs, is that what we are supposed to use? I wonder why I need 90005 and 9006 bulbs then?

Dec 19, 2002 | 05:20 PM

metallic97gxe

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Re: Quick question about bulbs

Quote:

Originally posted by xsp00kyx
What do these numbers mean? Which means what?
say a 9004 bulb Input 65/45W >> Output 130/100W
Sorry for not knowing. =(

I think the 45/65w is the current draw from your electrical system....