The following are the few simple steps to convert your Lightforce 240 Blitz lights from their original H2 bulbs to use the newer HID technology. High Intense Discharge bulbs utilise new technology to give up to 300% more light output than the equivalent halogen bulb whislt drawing much less current. The higher voltage strikes an arc through the xenon inert gas inside the bulb and converts more power to light. Due to less heat being given off, the bulbs life is at least twice that of a standard halogen bulb - 3000 odd hours.

Unscrew the lens. With a screwdriver lift up the heat shield material on the bulb housing/mount and gently bend the three inner arms. The entire bulb housing will then be able to be pulled out approx 25mm. Cut any plugs off the ends of the leads, and with a gentle pull of the bulb housing the wires should pull all the way through the light mount. There will be silicon on the inside of the light hosuing waterproofing the original wires. Some of this silicon may need to be removed by either scraping with a flat blade screwdriver or carefully with knife. Do not do this if you are unable to handle a knife! Do not cut yourself! Do not slip and accidently mark the kitchen table!



With a 20mm drill bit or hole saw, drill a hole in the centre of the rear of the light mount. The unclear item on the left of the photo is a 20mm hole saw.



At your local electronics shop purchase a 20mm plastic gland. These can be obtained from:
Jaycar, (www.jaycar.com.au)
20mm hole: part# HP-0732,
22.4mm hole: part# HP-0736,
28mm hole: part# HP-0740

RS Components, (www.rswww.com.au). ph: 1300 656636.
20mm hole: Stock# 365-8472,
25mm hole: stock# 365-8488.

Farnell (www.farnellinone.com.au). ph: 1300 361005.
20mm hole: order code 927-739,
25mm hole: order code 927-740.




And screw it in. The plastic nut may need filing down slightly in order for it to fit inside.


Next, bend the legs of the HID bulb mount with a pair of pliers. Bend the sides of the arrows in a fraction for the arrows to dig in to the side of the light mount when inserted.


Carefully insert the bulb through the hole and screw the bulb to the bulb mount. Pass the wire connectors through the front of the light mount and through the opening of the plastic gland. With a bit of applied force the bulb mount should fit snuggly into the light housing.


Walla! Awesome light output. Depending on the colour that you have opted for, your lights will be yellow (4500k), daylight clear (5000k), blue tinge as below (6000k), blue (8000k) or starting to go purple (10000+ K)




Four LF240's with original H2 bulbs - 400 watts total                          Two LF240's with H3 6000k HID bulbs - 70 watts total.



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Sample movie clip of two Narva 100w halogen bulbs verses two Lightforce 240 Blitz's with two 6000k HID bulbs.









Created: Oct 2k5.
Last updated: 24/May/2k8.