Jerry1111 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 My XJ6 has a candle light usefulness in the dark. My neighbour is thinking about upgrading his VFR. My plan is to take the VFR for a test ride after dark and year both business back-to-back.If that works then I'll have a spare XJ6, if that doesn't cut riding in the dark then I dunno, use flares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean01982 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Thanks for all the advise guys, it certainly is an issue at night, il give the lens and bulb a good clean and see how I get on. The LED lights I got (20 quid of amazon) definitely help and were easy to install but how long they last i don't know. I was going to try the MOD that enables both lights to be on when on dipped setting but unsure this would pass the MOT? Il try the 150% bulbs first tho before I tinker.On a side note does any one know if the rear lights on a fazer 1999 should both be lit up when lights are on? Or just one as the front is?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I have recently notice my headlights are pretty much shite in the dark I will be replacing my bulbs (@rennie Is that the right term? ) over the winter period Lamps glow, bulbs grow. Technically that's correct but as the filament is enclosed in a glass bulb I think it's acceptable to call a lamp a bulb . Language is constantly evolving . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I have recently notice my headlights are pretty much shite in the dark I will be replacing my bulbs (@rennie Is that the right term? ) over the winter period Lamps glow, bulbs grow. Technically that's correct but as the filament is enclosed in a glass bulb I think it's acceptable to call a lamp a bulb . Language is constantly evolving . Who cares Bright things that help you see in the dark So carrots they are then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Lamps glow, bulbs grow. Technically that's correct but as the filament is enclosed in a glass bulb I think it's acceptable to call a lamp a bulb . Language is constantly evolving . Who cares Bright things that help you see in the dark So carrots they are then Further reading . https://www.gutenberg.org/files/30066/30066-h/30066-h.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I have recently notice my headlights are pretty much shite in the dark I will be replacing my bulbs (@rennie Is that the right term? ) over the winter period Lamps glow, bulbs grow. Technically that's correct but as the filament is enclosed in a glass bulb I think it's acceptable to call a lamp a bulb . Language is constantly evolving .This is true but as an electrical engineer I was always taught lamp, as this covers all.It is also acceptable to say tube as in the fluorescent lamp. But these evolved into the compact fluorescents so you can also say “spiral”.Sorry I am being pedantic now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I'm the same! Lamp was drilled into us when I was at college many moons ago " Bulb! bloody Bulb! you plant them you plonker!" or something along those lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Technical terminology doesn't always follow accepted usage. A bulb may be the underground storage organ of a plant or it may be the glass part of a lamp. In accepted usage the lamp is the fitting into which a light bulb is installed.A headlamp may therefore be said to have a headlamp bulb. Or to be more precise the sparkly shiny bit that means you can go vroom vroom during hours of darkness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 But less vroom vroom than when the sun is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 [mention]rennie[/mention] and [mention]JRH[/mention]I have just ordered these! Are they a lamp or a bulb https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QWC31CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_dlT_YJuQFbV7HEMKH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 lamp lămp►n. Any of various devices that generate light and often heat, especially.n. An electric device having a socket for a light bulb, especially a free-standing piece of furniture.n. A device that gives off ultraviolet, infrared, or other radiation, used for therapeutic purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Let us know how you get on with them Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 So where does the phrase "I'll lamp you one" come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 That's when you hit someone with a torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean01982 Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 @rennie and @JRHI have just ordered these! Are they a lamp or a bulb https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QWC31CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_dlT_YJuQFbV7HEMKH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Let us know how you get on with these i could be interested in trying these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 @rennie and @JRHI have just ordered these! Are they a lamp or a bulb https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QWC31CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_dlT_YJuQFbV7HEMKH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Light Emitting Diode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 @rennie and @JRHI have just ordered these! Are they a lamp or a bulb https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QWC31CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_dlT_YJuQFbV7HEMKH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Let us know how you get on with these i could be interested in trying these. A guy has them at work and he says they are spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 @rennie and @JRHI have just ordered these! Are they a lamp or a bulb https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QWC31CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_dlT_YJuQFbV7HEMKH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Let us know how you get on with these i could be interested in trying these. A guy has them at work and he says they are spot onWhere in his bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 From my Oxford dictionary app: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 So where does the phrase "I'll lamp you one" come from? It derives from the Norse verb lemja meaning to lame an opponent. Hence it is heard more in northern areas which retain more Norse phrases. It can be traced back to the usage meaning to hit someone as far as the 16th century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 @rennie and @JRHI have just ordered these! Are they a lamp or a bulb https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QWC31CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_dlT_YJuQFbV7HEMKH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Neither! they're LED lamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 meaning to hit someone as far as the 16th century. That would be some punch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 yeah i bet they didnt get up so fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 @rennie and @JRHI have just ordered these! Are they a lamp or a bulb https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QWC31CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_dlT_YJuQFbV7HEMKH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1Let us know how you get on with these i could be interested in trying these. A guy has them at work and he says they are spot on In this case spot on light emitting diodes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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