{"product_id":"hella-h3sb-55w-12v-halogen-bulb-1450-lumens","title":"Hella H3SB 55W 12V Halogen Bulb, 1450 Lumens","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella H3SB is a single-filament H3 halogen bulb, 55 watt on 12 volt, rated at 1450 lumens. It's the standard H3 shape with a PK22s base, so it drops straight into any fog, driving, or spot lamp built for an H3. DOT, ECE, and INMETRO approved, sold one bulb to a blister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf one of your fog lights or driving lamps has gone dark, odds are good it takes an H3 bulb, and this is the one to drop in. The Hella H3SB is a single-filament 55 watt halogen running on 12 volt, rated at 1450 lumens of clean output. It's the standard H3 shape the whole industry builds around, so it fits any housing designed to take an H3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH3 is one of the most common auxiliary-lamp bulbs out there. You'll find it in fog lamps, driving lamps, spot lamps, and plenty of off-road and work lights. What makes H3 easy to recognize is the base. Instead of a flange with pins, it uses a PK22s base with a short flying lead wire coming off the back. You seat the bulb, lock it into the housing, and connect that single lead to your lamp's wire. One filament, one job, bright and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass here is a T3.25 quartz envelope. Quartz is what lets a halogen bulb run hot enough to keep the tungsten filament bright across its service life, and that's also why you don't want to handle the glass with bare fingers. Oil from your skin creates a hot spot that can shorten the bulb's life. If you do touch it, wipe it down with a little rubbing alcohol before you power it up. Hold the new bulb by the base and you'll be fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrically it's straightforward. 55 watts at 12 volts works out to a little under 5 amps of draw, so a single H3 won't tax your wiring or your battery. Run a pair in a set of driving lamps and you're still only pulling around 9 to 10 amps total. That lower-draw character is a big part of why H3 stayed popular for auxiliary lighting. You get an honest, usable 1450 lumens without having to re-wire the harness or add a heavy relay just to feed the lights. And because the filament sits in a sealed quartz capsule, the light stays consistent from the moment you switch it on until the day it finally burns out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulb carries DOT, ECE, and INMETRO approval. DOT is the US Department of Transportation standard, ECE is the European standard referenced across most of the world, and INMETRO is the Brazilian certification. In practice that means the bulb is built and tested to a recognized spec rather than being an unmarked import, which matters if your lamps need to stay compliant for inspection or for road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo who's this for? Anybody replacing a burned-out H3 in a fog, driving, or spot lamp. That might be a work lamp on a boat trailer, a spotlight on a center console, a truck light, or a piece of yard equipment. Check your existing bulb or your lamp's manual to confirm it calls for an H3 before you order. If it does, this one drops right in with no modification and no adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth being clear about. This is the single blister pack, so you're getting one bulb. If you're replacing lamps in pairs, like a left and right fog light, order two so both sides match and age together. Replacing both at once is the move most techs make anyway, because a bulb that's been in service a while reads dimmer and a touch warmer next to a fresh one, and a mismatched pair is easy to spot at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHella builds these to the same fit-and-forget standard the brand is known for. It's not a flashy upgrade. It's the right, correctly certified bulb that makes your existing lamp work the way it was designed to. Keep a spare in the console or the glovebox and you won't get caught running dark on the water or the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eH3 single-filament halogen, the industry-standard shape that fits any H3 fog, driving, or spot lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e55 watt draw on a 12 volt system, just under 5 amps per bulb so it won't tax your wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated at 1450 lumens of clean, usable output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePK22s base with a flying lead wire, seats and locks into the housing with a single connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eT3.25 quartz glass envelope built to run halogen temperatures over a long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDOT, ECE, and INMETRO approved, built and tested to recognized standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle blister pack, one bulb (order two if you're replacing lamps in pairs)\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 bulb type is this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's an H3 single-filament halogen with a PK22s base. H3 is a standardized shape, so it fits any fog, driving, or spot lamp designed to take an H3 bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many bulbs come in the pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne. This is the single blister pack, so you get a single bulb. If you're replacing a left and right pair, order two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the wattage and voltage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e55 watts on a 12 volt system. That's a little under 5 amps of draw per bulb, light enough that it won't stress your harness or battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow bright is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated at 1450 lumens, the standard output you'd expect from a 55 watt H3 halogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe PK22s base seats and locks into the lamp housing, and a short flying lead wire off the back connects to your lamp's wire. No separate socket or pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it certified for road use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It carries DOT (US), ECE (European), and INMETRO (Brazilian) approval, so it's built and tested to recognized standards rather than being an unmarked import.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere is an H3 bulb typically used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFog lamps, driving lamps, spot lamps, and a lot of off-road and work lights. Check your existing bulb or lamp manual to confirm it calls for H3 before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAny handling tips when I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDon't touch the quartz glass with bare fingers. Skin oil creates a hot spot that can shorten bulb life. Hold it by the base, and if you do touch the glass, wipe it with rubbing alcohol before powering it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a direct replacement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf your lamp uses an H3 bulb, yes. 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