What lamps are in the fog lights

Fog Lights (Fog Lights) are used in bad weather conditions when visibility is limited. For example, during snowfall, rain, fog. The light from conventional headlights in such conditions reflects off the water droplets and blinds the driver. PTFs are located at the bottom of the car and emit light under the fog parallel to the road.

Also, foglights improve the visibility of the car to other road users and facilitate maneuvering on difficult turns, as they broadly illuminate the road and the side of the road.

PTF device

Fog lights are similar in design to conventional ones. Includes housing, reflector, light source, diffuser. Unlike conventional headlights, the light is not emitted at an angle, but in parallel. Their low position allows you to illuminate the area under the fog, and the reflected light does not enter the eyes.

Types of fog lamps

There are 3 types of lamps that are installed in the PTF:

• halogen;
• LED;
• gas discharge (xenon).

Each of them has its own pros and cons.

Halogen lamps

As a rule, manufacturers install halogen lamps in cars. They have a low cost, but do not last long. In addition, halogen bulbs cause the headlight to become very hot and cause it to crack.

LED lamp

More durable than halogen and more expensive. They heat up very little, which allows them to be used for a long time. Not suitable for every headlight, so it is difficult to select them.

Gas-discharge lamps

They emit the brightest light, but are difficult to operate. If used correctly, they can last up to 3 years. Xenon is only suitable for certain lamps and has a high cost.

Plinths in foglights

Unlike conventional light bulbs, automobile ones work in a mode of constant movement and shaking. Accordingly, the headlights need a more durable base, which prevents the lamp holder from turning out. Before buying a new lamp, you should find out the size of the base in the headlamp. For VAZ, most often it is H3, H11.

Which PTF is better

First of all, fog lights should illuminate the road in poor visibility conditions. Therefore, when choosing a PTF, first of all, you should pay attention to the outgoing luminous flux. It should run parallel to the road, grabbing part of the curb. The light should be bright enough, but not to dazzle oncoming drivers.

How to choose a PTF

• Even headlights with perfect light performance will be useless if they are not installed correctly. Therefore, when choosing, you need to take into account the possibility of installation and adjustment.
• Since the fog lights are located close to the road, there is a high risk of stones and other debris falling into them. This can lead to hitting the case if it is plastic. Therefore, it is better to choose headlights with thick glass body.
• If you buy collapsible fog lights, then when a light bulb burns out, it will be enough to replace only it, and not the headlight completely.

It is possible to install PTF on a car only in specially designated places. If the manufacturer did not provide for them, then the headlights must be mounted symmetrically relative to the longitudinal axis at a height of 25 cm.

Popular fog lamp models

Hella Comet FF450

One of the most popular models of the German company Hella. The headlamp has a rectangular body made of durable plastic and transparent glass. The reflective diffuser creates a wide beam of light that illuminates a large area without dazzling oncoming drivers. The lamps are easy to adjust and change. Affordable price.

Osram LEDriving FOG 101

A universal German model that serves not only as a fog lamp, but also as a daytime running light and a cornering light. Easy to install and configure. Emits soft light at a wide angle. Resistant to frost, water, stones.

PIAA 50XT

Japanese model. Has a rectangular shape. It emits a light spot 20 meters long with a viewing angle of 95%. The headlamp is sealed and waterproof. Replacing the lamp is convenient and no adjustment is required afterwards. One of the most expensive models

I also advise you to pay attention to the fog lights of the Wesem and Morimoto brands.

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Questions and answers:

What lamps are better to put in PTF? For fog lamps, light bulbs with a power of no more than 60 W should be used, and the light beam in them is formed scattered, and not point-like.

What kind of light should be in the PTF? The fog lamp of any vehicle, according to the state standard, must glow white or golden yellow.

What are the best ice lamps in PTF? For rear PTFs, any bulbs glowing at a level of 20-30 watts are suitable. You should take only lamps intended for foglights (they simulate a filament).