Best type of LED lights for driving

[donthelegend]

Lumens measure total light output. Candlepower is a measure of light output at a certain angle. Lumens apply to all lights, not just LEDs.

Candlepower is directly related to lumens, but can be fudged a bit based on where you take your measurements.

[Racer~X]

Originally Posted by crazymaci

Now that is solid info right there. Basically robbing switched power from the factory headlight system to switch on the relays, and supply direct battery power to the new lights. Makes sense, I'm going to run a main power from the post to this fused gang section, will also be able to run my onboard air pump as well

I need a fuse (or breaker) box like that, BTW I have the same HF Tap & Die set.

Originally Posted by mechbullxj

Does anyone know the difference between Candlepower and Lumens, when rating brightness of a lights output? Does Lumens apply to LEDs only? I'll post a few pictures of a Baja Design 10" rated at 4200 lumens @ 100% power output.

Many LED's are rated in MCD - mini-Candelas, It is a measure of brightness - in a single direction, Lumens measure total light output. i.e. a 40-Watt lightbulb should put out a good 400 Lumen (probably similar to a 5-Watt LED)

Converter, and info:
http://led.linear1.org/lumen.wiz

More info:
http://www.compuphase.com/electronics/candela_lumen.htm

[macidgit]

I can't help with lumens but I can say I have Hella headlight housings w/ leds in one xj and IPF housings w/ leds in another. Each have direct from battery power using relay. Excellent excellent patterns and output from both using recent design led bulbs is terrific. Best non - drive train upgrade ever.

[tm8chris]

Originally Posted by macidgit

I can't help with lumens but I can say I have Hella headlight housings w/ leds in one xj and IPF housings w/ leds in another. Each have direct from battery power using relay. Excellent excellent patterns and output from both using recent design led bulbs is terrific. Best non - drive train upgrade ever.

What brand of LEDs did you get? I'm planning to upgrade mine.