{"product_id":"hella-marine-h3-halogen-bulb-55w-12v-1450lm-single","title":"Hella Marine H3 Halogen Bulb 55W 12V 1450lm Single","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella Marine H3 is a single 55 watt, 12 volt halogen replacement bulb that puts out a clear, 1450 lumen white beam. Single-filament design with a PK22s base and T3.25 envelope, it's a straight swap for the H3 bulb in marine spotlights, floodlights, and driving lamps. Keep a couple aboard as spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Hella Marine H3 halogen bulb, a single 55 watt, 12 volt replacement lamp with a clear glass envelope and a crisp white beam rated at 1450 lumens. It's the bulb that drops into a lot of Hella Marine halogen spotlights, floodlights, and driving lamps, and it's the one you want sitting in the spares box before a bulb quits on you two hours offshore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H3 is a single-filament bulb, and that matters. It throws one clean, focused beam, which is exactly what you want in a spotlight or a driving light where the reflector does the shaping. It's not a dual-filament headlight bulb trying to do two jobs at once. One filament, one job, done well. Point it where you need it and the beam stays tight and usable, not washed out. The 1450 lumen output gives you a bright, clear white light that cuts through spray and haze without the yellow cast you get from a tired old bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses the PK22s base, the standard twist-and-lock fitting for the H3 family, and a T3.25 glass envelope. If your existing lamp runs an H3 PK22s 55 watt bulb, this is a straight swap. Pull the old one, seat the new one, and you're back in business. No adapters, no rewiring. The twist-and-lock base seats positively and won't rattle loose under vibration, which is exactly what you need on a boat that pounds through chop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the one habit worth keeping. Don't touch the glass with bare fingers. The oil from your skin bakes onto a halogen envelope when it heats up and creates a hot spot that shortens the bulb's life. Handle it by the metal base, or hold it in the packaging or a clean cloth while you seat it. If you do brush the glass, wipe it down with a little rubbing alcohol before you power it up. That small bit of discipline is the difference between a bulb that lasts and one that doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a single bulb. If you're replacing a matched pair of driving lights or a set of floodlights, order two so the color and brightness stay even side to side. Running a mismatched pair is the quickest way to make a clean install look sloppy, one fresh white lamp next to a dim, yellowing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on voltage. This is a 12 volt bulb, sized for a standard 12 volt boat electrical system. Run it on the voltage it's rated for and it'll give you its full service life. Overdrive a halogen bulb with a charging system that's pushing high and you'll get a little more light for a lot less lifespan, so if your spotlight is burning through bulbs fast, it's worth checking what your system is actually putting out at the lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy halogen, still? For a lot of boaters it comes down to simple, honest light at an easy price. A halogen H3 gives you a wide, even spread of warm-white illumination, it dims gracefully instead of just dropping dead, and when it finally does go you swap it in two minutes for a few dollars, not a service call. It's forgiving too. A halogen filament handles vibration and the odd voltage spike better than you'd expect for the money. There's a reason the H3 has been the workhorse bulb in marine and off-road driving lamps for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHella Marine builds this line on a fit-and-forget philosophy, with the materials and quality control that come from decades of making lighting that lives in salt air and vibration. For a replacement bulb, that means consistent output and a filament that holds up to the pounding a boat hands out. Good fit for center-console driving lights, hardtop floodlights, spreader and work lights, and any 12 volt setup built around the H3 bulb. Keep one or two spares aboard. Bulbs always seem to go at the worst possible time, and an H3 is small enough that a couple of them live happily in a glovebox or a ditch bag.\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, 12 volt halogen output rated at 1450 lumens for a bright, clear white beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-filament H3 design throws one focused beam, ideal for spotlights, floodlights, and driving lamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePK22s base and T3.25 glass envelope, a direct swap for any lamp built around an H3 PK22s bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear glass envelope delivers crisp white light with no yellow cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwist-and-lock base seats positively and holds up to marine vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single bulb, so you replace exactly what you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHella Marine fit-and-forget build, made to live in salt air and vibration\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 base does this Hella Marine H3 use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt uses a PK22s base, the standard twist-and-lock fitting for the H3 family. If your lamp is built for an H3 PK22s bulb, this one seats right in.\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 a single bulb. If you're replacing a matched pair of driving lights or floodlights, order two so the light stays even on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the wattage and voltage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a 55 watt, 12 volt bulb, sized for a standard 12 volt boat electrical system.\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 with a clear glass envelope, so you get a bright, crisp white beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the H3 a single-filament bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The H3 is a single-filament design, which is why it's used in spotlights, floodlights, and driving lamps where the reflector shapes one focused beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the glass envelope size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe envelope is a T3.25, the standard glass size for the H3 bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this to replace the bulb in my Hella Marine halogen spotlight or floodlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf that lamp runs an H3 PK22s 55 watt bulb, yes, this is a direct replacement. Check your existing bulb or the lamp's manual to confirm it's an H3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould I touch the glass when I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Handle it by the metal base. Skin oil bakes onto the hot glass and shortens the bulb's life. 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\u003eDoes this bulb give both a low and high beam?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's a single-filament bulb, so it produces one beam pattern. 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