It can last 3000 hours. It is 8-10 times than traditional halide lamp. It is only 35W power,which greatly eases the burden of the electric power,saving 50% energy.Luminous flux increased 300%,brings you brighter, wider futher vision and make your driving much saver.Only need to put the base with xenon lamp to the original socket. Bunking in the water inside will not cause the blowout.