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Halogen fog lamps also have a shorter lifespan than their LED counterparts, as well as lower light output. Another drawback is that they draw more power from the car's battery, which may cause it to drain faster. \r\rHalogen light bulbs are made of a quartz glass tube with inert gas inside to prevent oxidation. Halogen lights are filled with electric current carrying tungsten filament wire that emits light when it heats up. The heat causes electrons in the metal to move quickly and collide with atoms in the gas inside the halogen bulbs, causing them to emit light. ","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"LED type fog light","text":"LED fog lights are more expensive than halogen types but often last longer. They also have a brighter output and draw less battery power from your car. LED fog lights typically come in white or yellowish-whitish colours. Blue is another colour that can be used, but it's not recommended because blue LEDs can cause decreased visibility when driving at night.\r\rAnother benefit of LED bulbs is the fact they produce very little heat, so there's less strain on the vehicle's components. Some people claim LED fog lights produce too much light resulting in driver distraction which may put them in danger while driving after dusk or during inclement weather. \r\rLED lights also have more applications because of their different colour configurations Often they are used as driving lights and fog lights.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Is it worth replacing halogen with LED?","text":"Halogen bulbs are standard in most vehicles. So, while contrasting LED vs halogen fog lights, is a shift worth it? LED lights are the best choice if you're looking to upgrade your vehicle's lighting system. For one, LED lights don't draw too much power from your car's battery resulting in longer battery life. LED bulbs also last longer than halogen ones. The colour of an LED bulb tends to be purer and brighter compared to halogen counterparts which are yellowish-white because it emits light at a higher purity level.\r\rHalogen lights are cheaper to replace, but they don't last too long. Halogens also draw more power from your car's battery resulting in shorter battery life.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Can I install new bulbs myself?","text":"You can get the best lighting for your vehicle by changing the bulbs. Some bulbs are very easy to change and only take a few minutes to complete. In some cases, it's usually as simple as pushing in and turning counter-clockwise to remove the old bulb and pushing in and turning clockwise to install the new one. If you have any difficulties changing your headlights or bulbs to your brake lights, we encourage you to have an expert mechanic perform this procedure for you. \r\rAn HID kit is, however, a bit more complex to install than the traditional vehicle bulb. Connecting the ballast to the wiring system of the vehicle is not straightforward. Contact a qualified vehicle electrician for this work.\r\rUnder no circumstances should you ever touch a halogen bulb with your bare fingers. Doing so could affect the performance of the halogen bulb by transferring oils from your skin to the glass. Another vital point is that if the headlights or daytime running lights appear dim after changing a bulb, there may be another problem present - such as electrical problems or another malfunction such as a burned-out fuse.\r\rAfter successfully installing new bulbs, adjust the position of the lights relative to the ground so that the high beams and low beams do not become a nuisance to other drivers.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What are HID (High-Intensity Discharge) bulbs? ","text":"HID (High-Intensity Discharge) lights are a type of headlight that uses a xenon gas-filled tube, which is essentially an empty light bulb filled with the gas and two electrodes. 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This is because of the external ballast component that controls the voltage entering the bulbs.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What is the difference between halogen bulbs and HIDs?","text":"HIDs vary from halogen bulbs in three ways, outlined below.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Bullets","headingTag":"h2","heading":"","text":null,"bulletData":[{"bullet":"The light is brighter and whiter."},{"bullet":"HIDs burn hotter than halogens, which causes the glass to get hotter."},{"bullet":"They require a ballast to regulate voltage, which complicates installation."}],"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What are xenon bulbs?","text":"Xenon lights are a type of HID headlight that uses xenon gas-filled tubes instead of metal halide tubes used by standard HID headlights. 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So now I'm $1,000 lighter (7/10ths of which is to this dodgy mob... not a bad result when you can have layer upon layer of incompetence and still profit wildly!)\nI pay my invoice to them and ask for reimbursement ($300) for the plumber who identified their p"}},"ReviewAsset:ckudfknf2000608mkgp9168sp":{"id":"ckudfknf2000608mkgp9168sp","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckudfkndy000508mk4mxhhb9n","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckudfk001002p08jw70ik1uos/ckudfk001002q08jwdve59utq","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Cameron munro","message":"Own little boy Casey has been seeing Marena and Anna for a few years we are very happy with service and Casey loves seeing them thanks very much guys see u soon"}},"ReviewAsset:cktwvc0mw000409mlaxh2afie":{"id":"cktwvc0mw000409mlaxh2afie","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cktwvc0l8000309mla7zb6qul","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cktwvbnfz000008jkgqsx0imv/cktwvbnfz000108jk55k2c4qt","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Siosiua Hefa","message":null}},"ReviewAsset:ckhmkq8oi000608mn5co72q8g":{"id":"ckhmkq8oi000608mn5co72q8g","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckhmkq8n9000408mn1mp8cigp","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckhmkpc1g000007li6lrl9ueu/ckhmkpc1h000107liclzbhjan","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Nea Geering","message":"Great Service along with Friendly Staff\nWe wouldn't hesitate in recommending \nWalker Bros Smash Repairs for all you pick up and repairs"}},"ReviewAsset:ckk686wde000708mj5l6y1941":{"id":"ckk686wde000708mj5l6y1941","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckk686wc2000508mjdk9e9ib9","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckk680lq8001w08l00pno8d1m/ckk680lq8001x08l0hh50anlz","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Scott Payne","message":"Stormguard were very competitive with there pricing on our re-roofing job. They were also, very helpful in addressing any concerns we had about the installation of our new roof. We were very impressed by how hard they worked to finished and clean up in one day. We would recommend this company to anyone requiring roof restoration work."}},"ReviewAsset:cki5q3cue000r07ju455t62ih":{"id":"cki5q3cue000r07ju455t62ih","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cki5q3ct0000l07ju0fuo6ame","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cki5q0nur000808jy1h8d4vs7/cki5q0nur000908jygh6q55dl","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Annette Healey","message":"Super Happy with clean Quoted for lounge/Hallway two lounge chairs, Messaged the night before asked to do dinning chairs said no problem. The boys were super quick and did a great job. Will use again and recommended Big Red. Have to say last person who did my carpet I wasn’t happy with. Please give them a ring won’t be sorry. Wish I took before photos"}},"ReviewAsset:cki5q3cuc000p07juhmca3b8s":{"id":"cki5q3cuc000p07juhmca3b8s","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cki5q3ct0000l07ju0fuo6ame","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cki5pzebu000408jy640n6xz9/cki5pzebu000508jyatjk6qwc","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Annette Healey","message":"Super Happy with clean Quoted for lounge/Hallway two lounge chairs, Messaged the night before asked to do dinning chairs said no problem. The boys were super quick and did a great job. Will use again and recommended Big Red. Have to say last person who did my carpet I wasn’t happy with. Please give them a ring won’t be sorry. Wish I took before photos"}},"ReviewAsset:cki5q3cu9000n07jufqm90buy":{"id":"cki5q3cu9000n07jufqm90buy","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cki5q3ct0000l07ju0fuo6ame","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cki5pyt6b000008jyf8pdcarc/cki5pyt6c000108jyblw27wtx","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Annette Healey","message":"Super Happy with clean Quoted for lounge/Hallway two lounge chairs, Messaged the night before asked to do dinning chairs said no problem. The boys were super quick and did a great job. Will use again and recommended Big Red. Have to say last person who did my carpet I wasn’t happy with. Please give them a ring won’t be sorry. Wish I took before photos"}},"ReviewAsset:ckfls4hmw000807leandzf0cm":{"id":"ckfls4hmw000807leandzf0cm","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckfls4hls000607le71620vb1","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckfls0piv000008l43ep89piu/ckfls0piv000108l4fk20fl8w","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Peter","message":"I received excellent help from Tanya with my search."}},"ReviewAsset:ckxitvz9z000908lb6hoa7rs6":{"id":"ckxitvz9z000908lb6hoa7rs6","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckxitvz8x000608lbajc0bi42","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckxitt7cc000409mebudy6yg3/ckxitt7cc000509me7b394pf9","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Elsie","message":"David has done a wonderful job with the renovation of my bathroom. He is a thorough professional with an exceptional eye to detail and a pleasure to deal with.\nWould not hesitate to recommend him."}},"ReviewAsset:ckxitvz9i000808lbf0ro76cd":{"id":"ckxitvz9i000808lbf0ro76cd","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckxitvz8x000608lbajc0bi42","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckxitsz98000209me3psyd0l1/ckxitsz98000309me27ey4dpr","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Elsie","message":"David has done a wonderful job with the renovation of my bathroom. He is a thorough professional with an exceptional eye to detail and a pleasure to deal with.\nWould not hesitate to recommend him."}},"ReviewAsset:ckxitvz9f000708lb0qhtg4tl":{"id":"ckxitvz9f000708lb0qhtg4tl","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckxitvz8x000608lbajc0bi42","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckxitsq7u000009meac58a4vn/ckxitsq7v000109me9oovfwop","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Elsie","message":"David has done a wonderful job with the renovation of my bathroom. He is a thorough professional with an exceptional eye to detail and a pleasure to deal with.\nWould not hesitate to recommend him."}},"ReviewAsset:cku57i3wx000708mcg59k455n":{"id":"cku57i3wx000708mcg59k455n","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cku57i3wb000608mc5yazc74c","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cku57cyb0000008lge3iudy55/cku57cyb1000108lg7ilxhjk3","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Caz Organica Floret ","message":"Always reliable. I think Chris from Hinterland Water Cartage is the best water delivery I have had, as his customer service, timing and prices are greatly appreciated and I'd always recommend Hinterland Water as a great water delivery service for our farm in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. From Caz Organica Floret Rose Farm"}}}

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