Feniex Cannon: Spit Colors, Using White For Scene Lights

[JohnFireFan]

This might sound like a dumb question but does a split cannon provide enough light as fog lights or reverse light? I know the dual color capability is quite nice but does it actually perform well with half of the LEDs in white as an actual fog light? or would I need to buy a solid white cannon and use that as a fog light?


If you have a video comparing a split (red/white, blue white, amber/white) cannon to a solid white cannon that would be great!

 

[StEaLtH2]

opcorn:

 

[sheazle]

This might sound like a dumb question but does a split cannon provide enough light as fog lights or reverse light? I know the dual color capability is quite nice but does it actually perform well with half of the LEDs in white as an actual fog light? or would I need to buy a solid white cannon and use that as a fog light?

This has been discussed many times here. Long story short, for steady burn applications you can't use a solid color cannon for more than a few seconds, because if you steady burn all 12 led's they switch to 6 after a few seconds to keep from overheating.


6 LED's is brighter than any stock reverse lights I've seen.


I wouldn't recommend them as fog light replacements, not because of brightness, but due to the way the light is focused. Fog light reflectors are specifically designed for focusing the stock bulb into a beam to help you see, and not blind other drivers. When you put a HAW or LAW into that housing, regardless if you drill a separate hole or use the stock bulb hole, the replacement doesn't use the reflector the same way. You will get a much wider spread of light that is great for people to see you, but not so great for illumination.


I have B/W cannons in my reverse lights and a set surface mounted on the inside of my toolbox lid.

 

[Steve0625]

My '12 F250 Super Duty with Cannons in place of reverse lights, 6 LED's white for reverse:








They're at least two to three times brighter than factory stock bulbs. If you want a comparison, the two tiny white lights in the cargo lights above the bed are the same bulbs as the factory stock reverse lights. I took the pic standing back by the boat.


(I have posted these pics before and discussed this install. Perhaps you can use the search function and read more about it.)

 

[twon96]

Not sure what kind of vehicle you have but if you want led bulbs in your fog lights, Lifetime led makes replacement bulbs that are great! You can also hook a hlf to them if you want warning as well.

 

[Brendan11]

I have B/W Cannons in my reverse lights in my 99 Camaro Z28 and I have the white wired as my replacement reverse lights and they are amazing.

 

[Carlos SpicyWeiner]

They have been very popular around here as reverse light replacements. We even have a car dealership buying them now as an added feature.

 

[firefighter112]

I have a pair of cannons in my cargo lights which we also use as rear lighting for loading equipment up in both the trailer and bed. Works perfectly, and no need to fumble around with flashlights...

 

[delcofirecop]

the white one's might even make a good small work light for a tow truck.

 

[Eric1249]

In my old truck I had solid red in brake and solid white I had them flashing like a TLF but the solid white would also be my reverse lights. When you put the 12 leds to steady burn they heat up quick and shut down to 6 leds. If I do it again in my new truck I will do splits.

I am not a big fan of night videos. But this video (refection) will show how much ground a solid led can cover.