<VV> Headlights- Aircraft Landing Lights

[Harry Yarnell]

Um, how can they draw LESS current for the SAME wattage?

Harry Yarnell
Perryman garage and orphanage
Perryman, MD
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Richard.Gaffney at gulfstream.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:33 PM
Subject: <VV> Headlights- Aircraft Landing Lights


> Aircraft Spruce sells the 4509 Incandescent (100W) for 7.95 ea, but a
> longer lasting choice is the Halogen 4509Q for 19.95, as they last much
> longer and draw less current for the same wattage. If you don't think that
> is important, a 100W bulb in a 14 Volt system should draw just over 7 
> amps.
> Each bulb. A factor if you have a standard 35 Amp generator or alternator,
> and old wiring........
>
> Rick Gaffney
>
> richard.gaffney at gulfstream.com
>
>
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