how waterproof are HID balasts? any particular care in how they are positioned. just got a set of 50W and going to mount them.
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HID balasts are they waterproof?
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I forget if the 50watters are IP rated. Should be 'moisture' proof at least.
If you were to run a bead of silicon around both the 12v grommet and the high tension grommet, as well as another bead around the base of the ballast, I rekcon you'd make it that much better.
I havent bothered doing the above yet to any of mine. I really should. One particular pair I've dunked (el-cheapo's 'made in china' ballasts) a few times now, doing silly river crossings. So far they have survived and still work fine.
If you were to run a bead of silicon around both the 12v grommet and the high tension grommet, as well as another bead around the base of the ballast, I rekcon you'd make it that much better.
I havent bothered doing the above yet to any of mine. I really should. One particular pair I've dunked (el-cheapo's 'made in china' ballasts) a few times now, doing silly river crossings. So far they have survived and still work fine.
Bushies: http://www.angelfire.com/on4/bushy5560/ http://www.angelfire.com/on4/bushy5561/
Lightforce HID conversion stuff: http://www.angelfire.com/on4/bushy5551/
Lightforce HID conversion stuff: http://www.angelfire.com/on4/bushy5551/
If they are xtec brand, then they are waterproof to about 1.5m and should withstand avge engine bay temps ie 80+ deg. I have had them sitting under water in the outback challenge for about 1 1/2 hrs and there were no issues with them, but I agree with bushy that it would be advisable to run a bead of silicone around them. I have mounted the ballasts exposed on the front of bullbars, and next to turbo manifolds without issues (this was just to test the product befor I sell it) but would advise that you mont them where they are not visible so people don't see you have hids and steel them.
Hope this helps
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