{"product_id":"hella-h7-halogen-bulb-55w-12v-1350lm-dot-sae","title":"Hella H7 Halogen Bulb 55W 12V 1350lm DOT\/SAE","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella Marine H7 is a 55-watt, 12-volt halogen replacement bulb that puts out 1350 lumens of warm 3200K white light. It drops straight into any factory H7 socket for low beam, high beam, or fog duty, and it's DOT and SAE compliant so it's street legal. Sold as a single bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hella Marine H7 halogen bulb is a straight replacement for the single-filament H7 socket you'll find in the low beams, high beams, and fog lamps of most late-model cars, trucks, and SUVs. It runs 55 watts at 12 volts and throws 1350 lumens of clean white light. If a headlight on one side has gone dim or dark, this is the bulb that gets you legal and safe again without a trip to the dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH7 is one of the most common single-beam bulb standards on the road. The giveaway is the PX26D base, a flat two-tab cap that locks into the socket one way and one way only. There's no guesswork. It drops into any factory H7 housing with no adapters, no splicing, and no wiring changes. Pull the old bulb, seat the new one, clip it down, done. Most jobs take about five minutes a side once you've found the back of the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light itself runs at a 3200K color temperature, which is a warm white rather than the cold blue-white that's become fashionable. There's a reason we like 3200K for everyday driving. Warm white cuts through rain, fog, and road spray better than cooler light, and it's easier on your eyes over a long night behind the wheel. You get a bright, usable beam that lights up the road instead of scattering off the weather in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bulb pulls about 4.58 amps at 12 volts, which is the standard electrical load a factory H7 circuit is built around. That matters. It means this bulb is a true like-for-like swap that won't overload your wiring or trip a bulb-out warning the way some high-draw or off-spec bulbs can. The T4.625 quartz glass envelope is built to take the sustained heat of a 55-watt filament running for hours at a stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is DOT and SAE compliant, so it's street legal in the United States. That's worth saying plainly, because plenty of ultra-bright or heavily tinted bulbs on the market aren't road legal and can cost you at inspection. This is the honest, legal, correct-wattage replacement, not a novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of install notes from doing a lot of these. First, don't touch the glass with bare fingers. The oil from your skin bakes into a hot spot when the bulb heats up and shortens its life. If you do brush it, wipe it down with rubbing alcohol before you power it on, and hold the bulb by the metal base. Second, bulbs age together. If one side has burned out, the other side is usually not far behind and will already look yellower next to a fresh one. This is sold as a single bulb, so order two if you want both headlights matched and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be clear about. Despite the Hella Marine label, this is an automotive H7 bulb built to the DOT\/SAE road standard. It's the right call for your car, pickup, van, or SUV headlights and fog lights. It isn't a sealed marine navigation lamp, so don't spec it for running lights or anything that lives in salt spray. For headlight and fog duty on the road, though, it's exactly what you want: a proven standard, the correct wattage, and a clean warm beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHella Marine has been building vehicle lighting for more than a century, and the H7 is a part they've made by the millions. The quality control shows up in the little things. Consistent filament placement so the beam lands where the reflector aims it, tight tolerances on the base so it seats square, and glass that doesn't cloud early. A bulb that's aimed a hair off because the filament sits crooked will light the ditch or blind oncoming drivers instead of lighting your lane. A precise build puts the light where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're replacing a bulb that failed early, it's worth a quick look at why. A bulb that burned out in months rather than years often points to moisture getting into the housing or a connector that's corroded and running warm. Dry the housing out, check the seal, and clean the connector before you drop the new bulb in. Do that and an H7 like this should give you years of service before it's time for the next one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e55-watt H7 filament at 12 volts puts out 1350 lumens of clean white light for low beam, high beam, or fog duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePX26D two-tab base drops into any factory H7 socket with no adapters, splicing, or wiring changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3200K warm white color temperature penetrates rain and fog better than cold blue-white light and is easier on the eyes at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eT4.625 quartz glass envelope handles the sustained heat of a 55-watt filament running for hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDOT and SAE compliant, so it's street legal in the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDraws about 4.58 amps at 12 volts, a true like-for-like load that won't trip a bulb-out warning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single bulb, so you can match left and right by ordering two\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 socket or base does this H7 bulb use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt uses the standard PX26D base, the flat two-tab cap found on every H7 bulb. It keys into the socket one way only and seats with no adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a single bulb or a matched pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a single bulb. If you want both headlights even and the same color, order two, since bulbs age together and a lone fresh bulb will look brighter than the old one beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the color temperature and what does that mean on the road?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt runs at 3200K, a warm white. Warm white cuts through rain, fog, and road spray better than cold blue-white light and is easier on your eyes over a long night of driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow bright is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e1350 lumens from a 55-watt filament at 12 volts. That's the standard output for an H7, so it's a correct-spec replacement rather than an over-driven novelty bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this bulb street legal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's DOT and SAE compliant, so it meets US road standards. Plenty of ultra-bright or tinted bulbs aren't legal and can cost you at inspection. This one is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for low beam, high beam, or fog lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAny of them. H7 is a single-filament bulb used across all three positions depending on the vehicle, so it works wherever your car calls for an H7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much current does it draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbout 4.58 amps per bulb at 12 volts, which is 55 watts divided by 12 volts. That's the load a factory H7 circuit is built around, so it won't overload your wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I touch the glass during installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Oil from your fingers bakes into a hot spot when the bulb heats up and shortens its life. Hold it by the metal base. If you do touch the glass, wipe it with rubbing alcohol before powering it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this fit a boat's navigation lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Despite the Hella Marine label, this is an automotive H7 built to the DOT\/SAE road standard for car, truck, and SUV headlights and fog lamps. 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