{"product_id":"hella-550-series-h3-driving-light-kit-12v-ece-sae","title":"Hella 550 Series H3 Driving Light Kit, 12V ECE\/SAE","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella 550 Series driving lamp puts a long, focused beam of light out where your high beams run out. It's a compact H3 halogen lamp for the front of a truck, 4x4, or RV, with a clear glass lens, black housing, and both ECE and SAE approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hella 550 Series is one of those compact driving lamps that's been earning its keep on the front of trucks and 4x4s for years. It's a rectangular H3 halogen lamp, 7.6 inches wide by 3.7 inches tall, so it tucks onto a bumper, a light bar, or a brush guard without hanging way out into the wind. This is the driving beam version, which means it throws a long, focused beam straight down the road instead of a wide, low fog spread. It's built to reach past the point where your factory high beams start to fade. The black housing keeps the whole thing low-key when the lamps are switched off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light comes from a standard H3 halogen bulb running on a 12 volt system, and that matters more than it sounds. H3 is about as common as replacement bulbs get, so the day one finally burns out you're not chasing down anything exotic. You just grab another H3 and swap it in. Up front there's a clear glass lens. Glass shrugs off road grit, bug strikes, and years of sun far better than plastic does, and it keeps the beam crisp instead of clouding over as the miles pile up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo where does a lamp like this earn its spot? Pickups, Jeeps, overland rigs, work trucks, RVs, and tow vehicles. Basically anywhere you spend real time on dark two-lane roads or fire roads and want more reach than the stock high beams give you. A lot of folks run a pair, one on each side of the bumper or bar, so the beams overlap and fill in the distance. First-timers sometimes grab a fog lamp when what they really want is this. A fog lamp is made to light up the road right in front of the bumper in bad weather, while a driving beam pushes the light way out ahead of you. Aim them just under your high-beam cutoff and you pick up a real stretch of extra road without lighting up the treetops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is a stem mount, which keeps things simple. A single threaded stud drops through a bracket, a bar, or a bumper tab, and you snug it down with a nut underneath. Aiming is just as easy. Loosen the nut, tilt the lamp where you want it, then tighten it back down. When you wire it up, the standard approach is to run the lamps through a relay off a switched power source, size the wire to the length of the run, and put them on their own dash switch so you can flip them on and off without fumbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 550 carries both ECE and SAE approval, so it meets European and North American auxiliary-lighting standards right out of the box. That said, auxiliary driving lamps are still regulated. Mounting height, aim, and when you're actually allowed to switch them on vary from state to state and country to country. Check your local rules, aim them properly, and only run them when it's legal so you're not throwing glare at oncoming drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown the road, the H3 bulb is the one wear item to plan for. When it dims or gives out, you pop off the back cover, drop in a fresh H3, and you're back in business in a few minutes. If you lean on your driving lamps a lot, it's worth keeping a spare bulb in the glovebox. No special tools, no drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note on fit. Because it's a compact rectangular lamp, it looks right on a smaller bumper or a mid-size bar, but on a big overland build you might want more than one pair to really wall off the darkness. Think of a single 550 as one piece of your lighting plan, not the whole thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo that's the 550. Honest long-range reach, a bulb you can find just about anywhere, and a glass lens that'll outlast the cheap plastic stuff. It's a straightforward, serviceable driving lamp from a company that's been building vehicle lighting for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHella 550 Series driving beam projects a long, focused pattern that reaches past your factory high beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eH3 halogen bulb on 12V, a standard single-filament type with replacements available almost anywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 7.6 in x 3.7 in rectangular housing mounts on bumpers, light bars, and brush guards without hanging out into the wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear glass lens holds up to road grit, bug strikes, and UV far better than plastic and keeps the beam crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack housing stays low-key when the lamps are switched off\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStem mount uses a single threaded stud for a quick install and easy aiming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eECE and SAE approved to meet both European and North American auxiliary-lighting standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of bulb does this lamp use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt runs a standard H3 halogen bulb on a 12 volt system. H3 is a common single-filament bulb, so replacements are easy to find when one eventually burns out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a driving light or a fog light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the 550 Series driving lamp with a clear glass lens. A driving beam throws a long, focused pattern well down the road to supplement your high beams, rather than the wide, low spread a fog lamp gives you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow big is the lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe lamp face is rectangular, 7.6 inches wide by 3.7 inches tall, which makes it easy to fit on a bumper, light bar, or brush guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt uses a stem mount. A single threaded stud passes through a bracket, bar, or bumper tab and secures with a nut underneath, which also makes aiming quick to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it street legal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 550 carries both ECE and SAE approval, so it meets European and North American auxiliary-lighting standards. Auxiliary driving lamps are still regulated for mounting height, aim, and switching, so check your local rules before you run them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I replace the H3 bulb myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Pop off the back cover, remove the old H3, drop in a fresh one, and reseal the cover. It's a few-minute job with no special tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat voltage does it run on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed for 12 volt electrical systems, the standard on most cars, trucks, and RVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat vehicles is this lamp for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's an auxiliary driving lamp for pickups, Jeeps, overland rigs, work trucks, RVs, and tow vehicles, anywhere you want more forward reach on dark roads than the factory high beams provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHella 550 Series H3 Halogen Driving Light Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHella\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e005700691\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e760687166757\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulb Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH3 Halogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeam Pattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLamp Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLamp Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6 in x 3.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousing Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprovals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECE \/ SAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What kind of bulb does this lamp use?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It runs a standard H3 halogen bulb on a 12 volt system. 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