Hella Jumbo 220 Rectangular Fog Lamp - H3 12V 55W
Hella Jumbo 220 Rectangular Fog Lamp - H3 12V 55W — Product description
The Hella Jumbo 220 is a rectangular fog lamp that lays down a wide, low beam right where you need it in bad visibility. A 55-watt H3 halogen bulb behind a real glass lens gives you clean fill light for docking, close-in running, and working the deck at night. Standard 12-volt setup, standard bulb, no fuss.
The Hella Jumbo 220 is a rectangular fog lamp built to cut through the stuff that kills close-in visibility on the water. Low fog, heavy spray, that soupy gray you get running back to the dock at dusk. It runs a 55-watt H3 halogen bulb behind a glass lens, and the beam is shaped wide and flat instead of long and narrow. That's the whole point of a fog pattern. You want light laid down close and even, not a tight spot that reflects right back at you off the moisture.
This is the classic 5.23 by 9.52 inch rectangular Hella housing, so it mounts clean and low on a bow rail, a pulpit, or a hardtop edge without looking bolted-on. The shell is black ABS plastic and the bracket is zinc-coated steel. It's a proven shape that's been lighting up boats for years, and the rectangular footprint tucks into tight rail runs better than a round lamp of the same output. Hella's earned its reputation on marine lighting by keeping things simple and serviceable, and this lamp is squarely in that tradition.
Let's talk about what a fog beam actually does, because folks mix this up. A fog lamp throws a broad, low sheet of light right in front of the bow. It fills the near field so you can see chop, crab pots, a dock line, a swimmer close aboard. It is not a long-range searchlight and it's not a driving lamp. If you're looking to reach way out across open water at speed, that's a different tool. Where the Jumbo 220 earns its keep is slow going in bad visibility, backing into a slip, feeling your way through a mooring field, or working the deck at night.
The H3 bulb is a good thing. It's one of the most common single-filament halogen bulbs out there, so a spare costs a few bucks and you can find one at any parts counter. Carry one in the ditch bag. Swapping it is a two-minute job at the back of the housing, no special tools. And because it's a standard H3, you're never locked into a hard-to-source proprietary bulb down the road.
On the wiring side, respect the draw. A 55-watt lamp pulls right around 4.5 amps at 12 volts, and that's per lamp. Run it through a relay with the coil triggered by your switch, and fuse the feed. That keeps the heavy current off your dash switch and stops the switch from cooking over a season or two. Use tinned marine wire, heat-shrink butt connectors, and hit the bracket hardware and the ground with dielectric grease. That's just good practice on any boat, and it's what keeps a lamp working three seasons in instead of three months.
A couple of honest notes. The bracket is zinc-coated steel, not stainless, so if you run in saltwater give the hardware a wipe and some grease, and keep an eye on it. And go easy torquing the housing down. ABS doesn't love being cranked against an aluminum T-top, so snug it, don't gorilla it. Treat it right and the glass lens and sealed housing hold up well to spray and sun.
Bottom line: if you want a straightforward, serviceable auxiliary fog lamp with a real glass lens and a bulb you can actually buy anywhere, the Jumbo 220 is a solid, no-drama choice for the bow of a center console, the hardtop of a trawler, or the rail of a utility boat. Pair a couple of them for a wider wash across the bow, or run a single as a dedicated docking light. Either way, it's an honest lamp that does one job well.
Key Features
- 55-watt H3 halogen bulb throws a bright fog beam for close-in, low-visibility running
- Wide, flat fog beam pattern lays light down close to the bow instead of a tight long-range spot
- Real glass lens handles heat, spray, and sun better than a plastic lens over the long haul
- Standard H3 single-filament bulb is cheap and stocked at any parts counter for easy replacement
- 5.23 x 9.52 inch rectangular housing tucks into tight rail and hardtop runs
- Black ABS plastic housing resists corrosion and shrugs off spray
- Zinc-coated steel bracket surface-mounts on rails, pulpits, and hardtops
- 12-volt operation, draws about 4.5 amps, wire through a relay and fuse for a clean install
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Hella Jumbo 220 Rectangular Fog Lamp - H3 12V 55W |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hella Marine |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 006300911 |
| UPC | 760687778103 |
| Model | Jumbo 220 |
| Bulb Type | H3 Halogen |
| Wattage | 55 Watt |
| Voltage | 12V |
| Beam Pattern | Fog Beam |
| Lens Material | Glass |
| Housing Material | Black ABS Plastic |
| Mounting Bracket | Zinc Coated Steel |
| Lamp Shape | Rectangular |
| Lamp Dimensions | 5.23 x 9.52 Inch |
Frequently asked questions
Is this a fog lamp or a driving lamp?
It's a fog lamp. The Jumbo 220 throws a wide, flat beam that lays light down close in front of the bow, which is exactly what you want in fog, spray, or low light. It's not a long-range spotlight. If you need to reach way out across open water, that's a driving beam, and this isn't it.
What bulb does it use, and can I replace it?
It runs a standard 55-watt H3 halogen bulb. H3 is one of the most common single-filament bulbs made, so a replacement is cheap and easy to find at any parts counter. Swapping it takes about two minutes at the back of the housing, no special tools. Keep a spare in the ditch bag.
What voltage is it, and how much current does it draw?
It's a 12-volt lamp. A 55-watt bulb pulls right around 4.5 amps at 12 volts. Wire it through a relay and fuse the feed so the heavy current stays off your dash switch.
Do I need a relay to wire it in?
We'd run one, yes. At about 4.5 amps per lamp, a relay keeps that current off your helm switch and stops the switch from burning out over time. Trigger the relay coil with your switch, feed the lamp from a fused circuit, and you're set.
How big is the lamp?
The housing is rectangular, 5.23 by 9.52 inches. That footprint tucks into tight rail runs and hardtop edges better than a round lamp of the same output.
Is the lens glass or plastic?
The lens is glass. Glass handles the heat from the halogen bulb and shrugs off spray and sun better than a plastic lens over the long haul.
Is the mounting bracket stainless steel?
No, the bracket is zinc-coated steel. It holds up fine, but if you run in saltwater, hit the hardware with dielectric grease and keep an eye on it. That's good practice with any coated-steel hardware on a boat.
Where can I mount it on my boat?
It surface-mounts with the steel bracket, so a bow rail, a pulpit, or a hardtop edge all work. Go easy tightening it against an aluminum T-top, ABS housings don't like being over-cranked at the mounting holes.
What can I use as a substitute for the H3 bulb?
Any standard 12-volt 55-watt H3 halogen bulb drops right in. Because it's a common single-filament type, you're not locked into a hard-to-find proprietary bulb.
What exactly is a 12V 55W H3 halogen bulb?
It's a single-filament halogen bulb that runs on a 12-volt system and consumes 55 watts. H3 is the standardized base and filament type, which is why replacements are easy to source anywhere.
