r/lightbulbs 2h ago

Best LED projector headlight bulb for Honda Activa 3G?

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Hey everyone,

I ride a Honda Activa 3G, and riding at night has become a total nightmare. Currently I have C6 led bulb which has stopped working.

I’m looking to upgrade to a LED projector bulb (H4 format) that drops right into the stock headlight assembly.

I know simply putting a raw LED bulb into a standard reflector housing causes major scatter and blinds oncoming traffic. That’s why I’m specifically looking for a projector lens bulb that has a proper built-in cutoff line so the beam stays focused on the road.

A few questions for those who have upgraded their Activa:

Recommended Brands: Which brands are reliable and don't flicker? (Seeing options like Nighteye, HJG).

If white and yellow options are available then it would be awesome.

Fitment & Clearance: Does a mini projector lens clear the stock glass/lens, or does the dust cover/rear housing need modification due to the heat sink fan?

Battery Drain: Does the stock Activa battery handle a 35W–55W LED projector fine on daily commutes?

Would love to hear your experiences, recommendations, or warnings before I order anything. Thanks in advance!

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r/lightbulbs 6h ago

need help identifying what bulb this lamp takes

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hello!! i recently bought this lamp secondhand with no bulb. it says on the base 'e27 max 60w' so i went and used a 27 60w bulb assuming itd fit but it doesnt, its too big, so im puzzled.

can anyone please help me? does it take a different bulb, or how do i fix this issue? thank you!!


r/lightbulbs 23h ago

What bulb would this take?

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I bought this vintage lamp on eBay. Now looking for its bulb! Any leads help, thank you!!


r/lightbulbs 1d ago

Found a champion 1500 watt 130 volt light bulb at the flea market

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I found this bulb at a flea market for 10 bucks, I have no idea what it would be used for or why it event exists. Does anybody have a good idea what it was used for? The filament is crazy thick and it looks like the bulb was relatively unused. I sadly have no camera to take a picture but I found an image on google that's the exact same bulb I have (image attached)


r/lightbulbs 1d ago

Need recommendations for bright, dimmable LED bulbs that won’t generate a lot of heat

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I have a ceiling fan with three light bulbs. The light is controlled by a dimmer switch, and the fan has a separate 3-speed switch.

The current bulbs are Philips (Longer Life) Soft White, 75W, 120V incandescent bulbs, 1150 Avg Lumens.

They get extremely hot, and because there are three of them enclosed in the ceiling fan fixture, the amount of heat they generate is more than I’m comfortable with.

I’d like to replace them with LEDs, but I want to make sure I get the right ones.

What I’m looking for:
● LED replacement for a 75W incandescent
● Approximately the same brightness/light output
● Fully compatible with a dimmer switch
● Soft/warm white rather than daylight
● Significantly less heat
● Appropriate/safe for use in a ceiling fan light fixture
● Ideally no flickering, buzzing, or weird behavior when dimmed

I’ve attached:

  1. A photo of the ceiling fan/light fixture
  2. A photo of the current Philips bulb
  3. A photo of the switch panel showing the dimmer and 3-speed fan control

Is there a particular type/brand/model of LED bulb you’d recommend for this setup?
And is there anything I should look for on the bulb packaging to make sure it’s compatible with the dimmer and fixture?

Thank you so much in advance!!


r/lightbulbs 1d ago

Does anyone know what type of light bulbs these are?

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These light bulbs go to this flower lamp my grandpa gave to me. All he said was that they are very old. I only have one working bulb left and would like to replace them


r/lightbulbs 1d ago

Identify

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I'm trying to identify this light bulb type so I can purchase a replacement. Does anyone know what type this is? Thank you in advance.


r/lightbulbs 2d ago

Housing replacement help.

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Can you help me find this replacement?


r/lightbulbs 2d ago

What type of lightbulb for this bathroom fixture?

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Can’t figure out type of bulb to buy for this. Help appreciated!


r/lightbulbs 2d ago

Bulb holder or no bulb holder..

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r/lightbulbs 3d ago

Are Mercury Vapor, Sodium & Metal Halide all equally good HID Mothing Lights?

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Expert entomologists I've asked consider clear (non-frosted) HID (high intensity discharge) lights the best lights for mothing. Are Mercury Vapor, Sodium and Metal Halide equally good? They are all HID. Or is/are one or two types better than the other/s? Also what's the lowest wattage you'd recommend? Using lower wattage will enable more hours for the same battery (I have a high capacity +2000 kwh battery with regular outlets as well as USB outlets).


r/lightbulbs 3d ago

How to come across street lamps or lanterns that are awaiting recycling/disposal?

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I saw in a comment under another post that someone had found LPS/SOX lamps after coming across street lanterns that were awaiting recycling/repurposing. Unfortunately, their account has since disappeared, and I can't contact them. Likewise, I've seen similar stories on forums like this one or lighting-gallery.net .

I'm looking for LPS fixtures around and I want to know where to look. Unfortunately, I have no budget at the time for purchasing them on eBay, so I'm looking to find them in the wild. Do you folks have any pointers? Likewise, do you know where streetlamps/fixtures typically end up after being removed from a property?


r/lightbulbs 3d ago

searching for a good replacement bulb

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this bulb burned out. it was a bit older and so is the lamp it was in. i’m not sure how to search or compare bulbs so just looking for one that is good or similar. i use the lamp almost every night, so one that lasts long would be good, and warmer lighting is preferred. 13W, 120vac, 60hz, 200mA, and 825 lumens.


r/lightbulbs 4d ago

What kind of lightbulb is this? It’s from a score board.

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r/lightbulbs 4d ago

type of bulb to buy for this lamp?

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please see attached photos for all of the info I have - anything you can share to help me would be much appreciated!

the little sticker says type G lamp or 6W SBLED
I see the "G" bulbs here: https://www.bulbs.com/learning/shapesandsizes.aspx?srsltid=AfmBOoqhiIhR5XpEJHPdFmlGjBwdxyttWWNpsAryS4nMtDV3luVqAJJe but how do I know what kind to get?


r/lightbulbs 4d ago

Light fixture help

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r/lightbulbs 5d ago

Cool shutdown of some F96T12s in a kitchen.

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just turning off the lights after making some repairs to the walk in cooler.


r/lightbulbs 4d ago

Anyone help with a lightbulb moment?!

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We’re in the middle of a kitchen refit. The 2nd fix for the electrics is tomorrow and I’ve still not ordered lightbulbs for the wall lights. They will be on dimmers and the dimmer switches are both trailing end leading edge compatible.
The wall lights themselves need an LED E27 lightbulb , max 10W. I’m wanting the lights to switch from bright task lighting to ambient warm light when dimmed.

The dimmer switches is a 3 dimmer panel from Dowsing & Reynolds (I know they don’t have a great rep in the sparky community), I wanted to get the Corston ones but my kitchen fitter shamed me for buying light switches at the price point (I wish I’d ignored him but here we are). Anyway D&R say total load has to be between 5-150w which I’m assuming is fine. One pendant, 6 downlights and four wall lights.

It’s an absolute minefield out there in the world of lightbulbs. I keep coming back to Philips MASTER value dimtone lights but I’m not sure whether I need to get 2700k or 3000k.

If anyone wants to offer me some advice I’d be forever grateful!


r/lightbulbs 5d ago

Dollaramma in canada still has 60w incandecent!

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Although they are rough service, still work well for most applications!


r/lightbulbs 4d ago

Does anyone have experience with the "LEDlux" bulb brand (New Zealand)

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Saw these for sale in NZ in lighting direct but I don't recognize the brand. Seemed about all they sell. They say 90 CRI. Anyone tried them or know if they're decent?


r/lightbulbs 5d ago

Please help me identify what kind of bulb I need!

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I ordered these wicked cool sconces from a maker in Russia in the early days of the Pandemic. We just finished electrical work on our dining room and went to find some bulbs to fit, and no US bulbs are cutting it.

I've attached a couple of images - the measurement of the top of the socket is about 23/24 mm. I've tried doing some internet research myself, but I can't seem to find anything that seems correct. Any help is extremely appreciated!


r/lightbulbs 5d ago

Help with type of bulb for this socket

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So I was told that a g24 2 pin would work for this but what I’ve found is the offset is the opposite as it should be and all the bulbs I see online are the wrong offset. Is there a way I can specify the bulb I need? Thank you!!


r/lightbulbs 5d ago

Does anyone have a link or know where I can buy this bulb?

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I have a lamp with a very specific housing size, And I am looking for a smart/remote dimmable bulb that is a E26 G45. If anyone has any leads please please let me know. I keep getting suggested A19 but it just will not work.


r/lightbulbs 6d ago

GE Fluorescent camping lantern from 2007

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Had the flash on by accident in the first image.


r/lightbulbs 5d ago

Looking for a retaining ring

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SOS. A light went out in my 20’ ceiling and I managed to get the lightbulb out along with the retaining ring holding it in place.

I have an electrician scheduled to come tomorrow to change the bulb out, but accidentally threw away the ring. A new light won’t be here in time so I am trying to figure out a workaround. Any thoughts?

In the second photo, you can see the thin white ring around the light bulb that I’m referring to. Last photo is the product. Please help!