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KC HiLiTES - Lighting Types Explained...
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Fog Lights...
Conventional lights throw a broad beam containing both vertical and horizontal
light. Unfortunately, the vertical light can project above the hood of the
vehicle, which will illuminate and particles of rain, snow, dust, etc. that
may be in front of the vehicle. When these particles are illuminated, a
dangerous glare is created that dramatically reduces seeing ability by relecting
light back into the drivers eyes (see illustrations to the right). The effectiveness
of KC Fog Lights comes from the shape of the beam pattern which is very
wide, but only a couple of feet high. This pattern does light the pathway
close to the ground but doesn't light the airborne particles that are in
the drivers line of sight. Fog lights are also a very helpful addition to
headlights in clear weather conditions. They provide added lighting immediately
in front of the vehicle as well as increased side or corner lighting. |

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Driving Lights...
Driving lights are designed to supplement your high beam headlights. Their
candlepower (which is about twice that of your headlights), coupled with
a rectangular beam pattern, produces a light pattern that reaches further
than your OEM high beam headlights. They also provide wider side lighting
to help see things that are near the roadway such as children or animals.
The use of driving lights greatly reduces the chances of an animal vs. vehicle
accident that are so prevalent in rural areas.
Long Range Lights...
Able to penetrate deep into the night, KC Long Range lights are the whitest,
brightest available for automotive use. They range from 110,000 candlepower
in the 55 watt halogen model, up to 740,000 candlepower in the 35 watt High
Intensity Discharge (HID) lights. For off highway commercial, agricultural
or racing applications only. |
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