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Fog lights for "Gazelle": overview, views, connection diagram and reviews

The fog lights on the "Gazelle" are not set for beauty, but because of the need to improve visibility on the road during fog or rain and snow. However, some models are not supplied by the manufacturer. About how to choose the right, install and connect the headlights, and will be discussed below.

About fog lights

Conventional headlights in the fog, rain, heavy snowfall give little benefit: from them the space in front of the machine is not visible, limited to whitish shroud, especially in the distant mode. This is due to the reflection of light from the drops of fog, rain, snowflakes.

In such a situation, the fog lamp assembly (PTF) serves as an indispensable assistant, the installation of which on any car will allow to evenly illuminate the road and avoid dangerous situations.

But it's important not to forget that the spotlight is different, and knowing something about it will not hurt any driver.

Quite good characteristics are Russian fog lights produced at the enterprises "Bosch-Ryazan", "Auto Light". A fully budgeted cost is another plus of such products.

The headlights of Asian companies Al Khateeb and Saca are more attractive in appearance, but their cost is twice as high as Russian ones, and high power often leads to overheating and deformation of plastic parts.

The most high-quality fog optics are the devices of the German company Hella, but this pleasure due to the cost is not available to every driver.

When buying, first of all pay attention to the appearance of the headlamp (kit): "fog" have a marker in the form of the letter "B". Next, the tightness between the diffuser and the reflector (casing) is checked. Violation of the impermeability of this connection will lead to a reduction in the life of the headlamp.

Types of "fog"

In the form of the fog lights, the fog on the Gazelle is divided into rectangular, square and oval, but the shape of the hull does not play a special role and does not give any special advantages to one in front of others.

"Anti-fog" can be distinguished by optical schemes. Due to the use of different options, the optimal ratio of the maximum luminous flux to the minimum consumed power for its provision is solved to varying degrees.

The most widely used headlamps having a parabolic reflector. In this scheme, the place of installation of the bulb is aligned with the focal point, which makes it possible to form a light stream in the form of a horizontal strip. A special screen limits its spreading upwards. The efficiency of headlights is 27%.

Higher efficiency (up to 45%) has fog lamps with a free-form reflector. The design allows the use of a significant amount of light, providing the maximum area of its distribution. However, the headlamps with this optical scheme are of high cost and have not yet received wide distribution.

Selecting the location of the headlights

An important point in the configuration of any car is the installation of fog lamps. "Gazelle" in this matter is no exception, taking into account the commercial all-weather nature of its operation.

There are two options for installing the headlights on the Gazelle: on the bumper and on the roof. Traditionally, the first one is used.

The second option is not in good agreement with the rules of the road, since this document establishes restrictions on the placement on the car of the lighting equipment not provided for by the plant. The installation of headlights on the roof is permitted only in case of operation of the vehicle in difficult conditions: gravel road, off-road.

The first variant also has limitations: it is possible to install fog lamps on the Gazelle no higher than the level of conventional headlamps, while the dimensions of the car are not violated more than 400 mm, and the distance from the headlights to the road surface should not be less than 250 mm.

Installation regulations

Headlights fog on the "Gazelle" are installed with a mandatory consideration of the power of their flow. It is forbidden to use PTF, if this figure exceeds the power of the main light sources.

Headlamps should be installed symmetrically about the axis of the car.

If the plant has already provided and indicated on the bumper the installation of "fog", then follow the factory recommendations and install the lights in these areas.

After fixing the PTF, it is necessary to check the correctness of their adjustment. It is advisable that this be done at the service station by an electrician. This step is perhaps the most important of the previous ones, since the quality of the fog lamps depends on it. Only in this case they will be useful equipment.

Connecting the fog lights

After the fog lights on the "Gazelle" are installed, it is required to connect them to the on-board power supply. This work requires certain knowledge, otherwise it may violate the norms of not only electrical, but also fire safety. To properly perform this stage, you will need a scheme for connecting the fog lamps ("Gazelle" should be equipped with an on-board network circuit).

First of all, it is necessary to check the proportionality of the wire section of the on-board network and the wires from the headlamps. A minimum cross-section of 0.75 mm is allowed. If you use a wire with a smaller cross-section, then they will overheat, and then fire.

It is mandatory to disconnect the on-board battery. Such a measure is necessary in case of erroneous connection of the PTF and short circuit in the circuit.

If the set of headlights does not provide a relay for their inclusion, it should be purchased and installed, as a conventional button may not provide a normal operation of the PTF due to the large current of their power supply and the burning of its contacts.

Power PTF is fed only through dedicated fuses, otherwise the failure of the headlights and their wiring will lead to the disconnection of the entire on-board power network "Gazelle".

The headlamps can be considered fully installed, if after completing their installation and connecting the battery, all car devices, including lights, operate normally.

Adjustment

When the installation of the fog lamps is completed, the "Gazelle" is driven to a horizontal platform for their adjustment. To qualitatively perform this work, you should:

  • To bring to normal the pressure in the wheels;
  • Fill the fuel tank completely;
  • Load the car to normal condition;
  • On the vertical screen (located 10 m from the machine) the vertical (car axis) and two parallel lines are marked (the upper one is the distance from the center of the headlights to the surface of the platform, the lower one is 100 mm).

Each headlamp is adjusted separately according to the lines marked on the screen.

PTF for "Gazelle" series "Business" and "Next"

The problem of safe driving in difficult weather conditions raises such a question: "What fog lights (" Gazelle-Business "- your car) to buy, is it possible to install a PTF designed for other cars?"

The difficulty lies in securing the headlights precisely for this car. An error in the choice can be costly to the owner of "Gazelle-Business". According to the majority of drivers and experts of car-care center, the best option may be the "fog-lights" of Lada-Priora, although the fastening will still have to be completed: an adapter will be needed.

Fog lights, on the "Gazel-Next" installed, do not create problems for the driver, such as those found in "Gazelle-Business".

This model is equipped with antifogging tools by the manufacturer.

To bet or not to bet? Opinion of drivers

Judging by the responses, drivers unanimously welcome the installation of "fog". The only question is which lights to put on the "Gazelle". The automotive industry just now "matured" before their installation, and the first models of this were deprived. Therefore, drivers are most often affected by this problem at specialized forums.

Also, drivers believe that it is better to use yellow "fog", but do not skimp on good PTF.

Recommended for the fog lamp "Osram All", for snow - "Knight Breker" or "Bosch".

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