{"product_id":"hella-h1-halogen-bulb-55w-12v-1700lm-performance-50","title":"Hella H1 Halogen Bulb 55W 12V 1700lm Performance +50","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eNeed a bright, white replacement for an H1 fixture? This is Hella's 55-watt H1 halogen, part of their performance line that puts out up to 50 percent more light than a standard H1. It runs on 12 volts, pushes 1700 lumens of clean white light, and drops straight into any H1 lamp with the standard P14.5s base. Sold as a single bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H1 is one of the most common single-filament bulbs on the road, and this is Hella's performance version of it. One filament, one job. You'll find the H1 behind the lens of plenty of low beams, high beams, fog lamps, and auxiliary driving lights, including a lot of Hella's own Rallye and ValueFit lamps. If your fixture calls for an H1, this bulb fits it. The base is the standard P14.5s fitting and the glass is the T2.5 envelope size, so it seats and locks the same way the original did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this one apart from a plain H1 is the output. Hella builds it as part of their Performance Halogen line, the ones marked +50, which means up to 50 percent more light on the road than a standard halogen bulb of the same wattage. You get that extra brightness without stepping up the wattage. It's still a 55-watt bulb running on a 12-volt system, so it draws the same current the factory bulb did. Nothing to rewire, no relay to add, no worry about melting a connector. The light itself reads clean and white rather than the yellowish tint an older or tired bulb throws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo who's this for? Anybody running an H1 lamp who wants a little more reach down the road without going to the expense and hassle of a full conversion. Maybe your fog lamps have gone dim. Maybe one side of your driving lights burned out on a night run and you want to freshen both. A performance halogen like this is the simple way to get brighter, whiter light out of the lamp you already own. It's a straight swap. Pull the old bulb, drop this one in, and you're back on the road in a couple of minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of things worth knowing before you install it. First, don't touch the glass with your bare fingers. The oil from your skin leaves a residue that bakes into a hot spot once the bulb heats up, and that shortens its life. Handle it by the metal base, and if you do smudge the glass, wipe it down with a little rubbing alcohol before you power it up. Second, if you're replacing a burned-out bulb, it's smart to do both sides at once. Halogen output fades slowly over time, so a fresh bulb next to an older one will look noticeably brighter and a little mismatched. Replacing the pair keeps your light output even side to side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more note on the H1 itself. Because it's a single-filament bulb, it handles one beam function per fixture. In a two-bulb headlight setup you'll often see an H1 doing the high beam and a separate bulb handling the low beam, while in fog and driving lamps the H1 usually does all the work on its own. Whatever role it's filling in your setup, the whiter output here helps with contrast. White light picks up lane markings, reflective signs, and the edge of the road better than the warmer, more yellow light a standard or aging bulb gives you, and that extra clarity is what actually helps you react sooner at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHella has been making lighting for a long time, and their halogen bulbs are built to the same standards as the lamps they go into. This one ships as a single bulb, so if you're doing a pair, order two. It's an inexpensive part that makes a real difference the first dark night you drive behind it. For a few dollars, brighter white light and better reach down the road is about the easiest upgrade there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eH1 single-filament halogen bulb with the standard P14.5s base, a direct drop-in for any H1 fixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerformance +50 output, up to 50% more light than a standard H1 for better reach down the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e55 watts at 12 volts, the same as factory, so there's no rewiring and no risk of overloading connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1700 lumens of clean white light that lifts contrast on lane markings and signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eT2.5 glass envelope sized to seat and lock exactly like the original bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits low beams, high beams, fog lamps, and auxiliary driving lights that call for an H1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single bulb, order two if you're refreshing a pair\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 lamps use an H1 bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe H1 is a single-filament bulb used in all kinds of low beams, high beams, fog lamps, and auxiliary driving lights, including many of Hella's own Rallye and ValueFit lamps. If your fixture is spec'd for an H1, this bulb fits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a single bulb or a pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's sold as a single bulb. If you're refreshing both sides of a setup, order two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the +50 mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's part of Hella's Performance Halogen line, which puts out up to 50 percent more light than a standard halogen bulb of the same wattage. You get the extra brightness without raising the wattage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat base does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe standard P14.5s base, with a T2.5 glass envelope. It seats and locks the same way the original H1 bulb did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs 55 watts a direct replacement wattage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. At 55 watts it draws the same current as a factory H1, so there's nothing to rewire and no risk of overloading a connector. It's a straight swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is the light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhite. It reads clean and white rather than the yellowish tint you get from an older or tired bulb, which helps contrast on signs and lane markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow bright is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis bulb is rated at 1700 lumens, higher output than a standard H1 thanks to the performance design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I touch the glass when I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Oil from your fingers bakes into a hot spot and shortens the bulb's life. Handle it by the metal base, and if you smudge the glass, wipe it with rubbing alcohol before powering it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould I replace both bulbs at once?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a good idea. Halogen output fades slowly, so a fresh bulb next to an older one looks mismatched. Doing the pair keeps your output even side to side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it work on a 12-volt system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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