njstreetrx7

i have an hksboost guage and i broke the bulb...i went to hardwar store and got a brighter hologen 10w bulb that fits...i installed it and the guage is really hot(because its hologen bulb???) is this bulb too much for the guage will it start a fire? ect...it just seems hot but then again ive nver felt the guage b4 the swap.....i also remember when hologen lamps used to catch fire in homes.....any help is appreciated

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

Yes, the bulb is too hot. Power = heat. If you can't find a proper replacement buy one from www.digikey.com.

Most FD fires start from a fuel leak. Dont' be the first to lose it from gauge lighting.

njstreetrx7

i did have proper replacement....i wanted a brighter light i was just askin if it WOULD start a fire

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

What's the original bulb wattage? If it was 7.5W and you're going to 10W, I'd say go ahead. But if it's a 4W bulb I wouldn't put in a 10W.

njstreetrx7

ok thanks man i just put the original replacemnt not worth a mellt dwn