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Dome light question

Discussion in 'Off Topic Discussion' started by Civic96, Apr 19, 2002.

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  1. Civic96

    Civic96 Full Member

    I went to the local car store and was about to buy a blue dome light when I noticed that the smallest bulb he had was 12v10W and my cars bulb was a 12v5w. I asked the guy whether this would blow my fuse or not and he gave me this I dont know but I think you should give it a try answer. Feeling that this idiot had no idea what he was talking about I went to another store(which didnt have these blue bulbs) and asked him whether I would be able to go up 5 watts on a bulb. He told me that you should never do that so I took his word and never bought the actual bulb. Do any of you if that bulb would be stable in my car? Do I have to get a 12v5w bulb only?
     
    Civic96, Apr 19, 2002
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  2. The_Ancient

    The_Ancient Full Member

    well Lets do some math here, and then you can awnser this for yourslef in the future

    Ohm Law States

    i=ampres
    w=watts
    v=volts


    i=W/V

    i=5/12.5

    the orginal bulb draws 0.4amps of current

    so lets repeat for the other

    i=10/12.5

    so the bigger bulb draws 1.25 amps


    that is quite a bit more wouldnt you say?
     
    The_Ancient, Apr 19, 2002
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  3. Civic96

    Civic96 Full Member

    Damn I just learned this stuff last year......Im so dumb..............(no comments from anyone!)
     
    Civic96, Apr 19, 2002
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  4. Civic96

    Civic96 Full Member

    My original bulb is not bright at all........Where can I find out the max amps this fuse can handle.
     
    Civic96, Apr 19, 2002
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  5. The_Ancient

    The_Ancient Full Member

    it may not be a circuit problem the bigger bulb my get too hot as well


    the more power the more heat
     
    The_Ancient, Apr 19, 2002
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  6. One Eyed Jack

    One Eyed Jack Full Member

    damnit you riceboy. Can't you just use a STANDARD CLEAR BULB like normal people?
     
    One Eyed Jack, Apr 19, 2002
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  7. Civic96

    Civic96 Full Member

    Listen tool........Just because I want my car to look nice doesnt make its a rice rocket. Talk to me when you are up to 10 posts :fucku:
     
    Civic96, Apr 19, 2002
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  8. One Eyed Jack

    One Eyed Jack Full Member

    wow, you DON'T know who I am.
     
    One Eyed Jack, Apr 19, 2002
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  9. Civic96

    Civic96 Full Member

    I know who you are. A shameless, toothless, ignorant hic that will jump on anyones back and accuse them of being a rice boy.:D
     
    Civic96, Apr 19, 2002
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  10. One Eyed Jack

    One Eyed Jack Full Member

    I've been around longer than you, so you don't know me.
     
    One Eyed Jack, Apr 19, 2002
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  11. Civic96

    Civic96 Full Member

    Does not mean you know me or my car!
     
    Civic96, Apr 19, 2002
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  12. streetrace_r

    streetrace_r Full Member

    why not spraypaint a regular bulb?
    noone will notice the differece....and you can customize the color :rice: :guypeace:
     
    streetrace_r, Apr 19, 2002
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  13. One Eyed Jack

    One Eyed Jack Full Member

    I made the :rice: rice guy
    ask striker :)
    I even chink-ified his eyes
     
    One Eyed Jack, Apr 19, 2002
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  14. spyder3634

    spyder3634 Full Member

    lol
    :rice: :rocket:
     
    spyder3634, Apr 19, 2002
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  15. streetrace_r

    streetrace_r Full Member

    lol, oh boy apex :rolleyes:
     
    streetrace_r, Apr 19, 2002
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  16. One Eyed Jack

    One Eyed Jack Full Member

    dig the eyes
    haha
     
    One Eyed Jack, Apr 19, 2002
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  17. striker754

    striker754 Guest

    Ladies, ladies calm the fuck down.



    JMHO, :rice:
     
    striker754, Apr 20, 2002
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  18. Civic96

    Civic96 Full Member

    Only my opinion counts from now on:D
     
    Civic96, Apr 20, 2002
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  19. striker754

    striker754 Guest

    I think not.

    Admin > Mod of pic forum

    I 0wn j00
     
    striker754, Apr 20, 2002
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  20. One Eyed Jack

    One Eyed Jack Full Member

    yeah riceboy... you've got a lot to learn.

    VTEC doesn't mean +5 horsepower, let alone +5 inches...
     
    One Eyed Jack, Apr 21, 2002
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