Hella Spotlight Luminator Compact Metal

Modern clear glass optics and a robust die-cast zinc housing – a must-have for any trucker, off-roader, or rally professional. The housing and the holder are finished with a particularly durable matte black long-life coating. It can be mounted upright at an angle of -8 to +4 °.

What does the reference number indicate?

The reference number (Ref.) indicates the maximum luminous intensity a headlight can deliver. With the reference number, you can quickly and easily determine how powerful a headlight is. The reference number is derived from the conversion of the maximum luminous intensity in candelas. It is dimensionless – meaning it has no unit of measurement. Two high beams with a reference of 17.5 each result in a total reference of 35 on the vehicle.

Is a low or high reference number better? High beams with a low reference number emit light broadly but not as far as high beams with a high reference number. Therefore, high beams with a high reference number are ideal for long, straight stretches – while winding areas, such as in the mountains, are better illuminated with a low reference number.

Please observe the legal regulations of your country and check if the ECE regulation, which has been in effect since 2009, applies to you. In some countries, only a maximum total high beam of 100 (reference value), meaning the sum of all high beam headlights on the vehicle, is allowed to be activated.