GridOto.com - The use of aftermarket HID lamps in cars actually provides brighter lighting.Especially if the standard car lights only use halogen bulbs with limited lighting.Even so, the weakness of HID aka High Intensity Discharge lamps is that they often break at the wrong time.To make HID lamps last longer, do the following three simple things, friends!1. Don't Turn on and Turn Off the Lights Frequently.Owen Illustration of car headlightsAlso Read: Brighter Than Halogen Lamps, This Is How HID Lamps WorkThis can result in the HID breaking down quickly because, "It makes the HID bulb crack," said Handoko from the Graha Sakti car accessories outlet, Fatmawati, South Jakarta.A cracked HID bulb will leak the Xenon gas inside and result in reduced brightness.As we know, HID lamps use Xenon gas which is then ignited using a spark from two electrodes in the bulb."That's why the HID lights turn on gradually, because it takes time to ignite the Xenon gas," explained Handoko.Also Read: Why is the height of the left and right car lights different, this turns out to be the answer"Ballast placement should be kept away from the hot temperature of the engine compartment so that the ballast life will be longer," added Handoko.So that the ballast can be placed as close as possible to the lamp so that it is far from hot areas such as the header or engine block.The ballast is useful for delivering high-voltage electricity to the electrodes in the bulb, "So that there is a spark to ignite the Xenon gas earlier," continued Handoko."HID bulbs should not be used for too long so they last longer," explained Handoko.According to him, HID lamps should be rested by turning them off every 2 hours so they don't get too hot.Friends, you can subscribe to the OTOMOTIF Tabloid via www.gridstore.id.Or the electronic version (e-Magz) which can be accessed online at: ebooks.gramedia.com, myedisi.com or mag.idBeauty Date |bobo |Bolanas |Bolasport |BallStylo |GirlsBanget |Fotokita |Grid Fame |Grid Games |GridHealth |Grid Hot |Grid Pop |Grid Star |Grid.ID |Gridoto |Hi |HIts |Hype |iDEA |Computer Info |Digest |Champion |Kids |Kitchenesia |MakeMac |Motorplus |Nakita |National Geographic |Nextren |Nova |Otofemale |Otomania.com |Otomotifnet.com |Autoseken |Delicious Serving |Figure |Sportfeat |Stylos |flare |SuperBall |Videos |weekend |Gridvoice |Gridvoice |GRID Story Factory |Gramedia.com |Gramedia Digital |KG Media