Frequently Asked Questions Q: I have a 1000W ballast, can I use a 400W or 600W bulb in it? A: No, ballasts can only be used with bulbs that are of the same wattage rating. A 1000W ballast can only be used with a 1000W bulb, a 400W with a 400W, etc. *This does not apply to the dimmable Lumateks, which can use a 600W bulb if dimming switch is set to 600W, etc.* Q: Can an HPS ballast be used to power a metal halide bulb? A: This is never recommended, the ballast and bulb type (wattage and operation) must match. Convertible ballasts, however, can be switched between MH and HPS modes. There is also the option of using a conversion bulb, this is a special type of bulb which allows an HPS ballast to operate a MH bulb or visa versa. *This does not apply to the Phantom digital models*
Big Growing Performance in a Small Package
10% More Lumens than Magnetic!
30% Lighter than Magnetic!
High intensity grow light with built-in digital ballast
Virtually silent operation
Automatically converts from Sodium to Halide
Energy efficient
Air-cooling options available
Low profile, light weight
Completely pre-wired
Includes instructions, hangers and lighting recommendations
To avoid lamp compatibility issues, do not use standard Metal Halide lamps with the SBE product line. Please use only the following bulbs in place of standard Metal Halide.
-Sunpulse 250W - SPG23K
-Sunpulse 400W - SPG43K/SPG46.4K
-Eye Hortilux 250W Metal Ace Conversion - HX51788
-Eye Hortilux 400W Metal Ace Conversion - HX51830
-Venture Lighting 400W Halide Conversion - BUHL400CNE28
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have a 1000W ballast, can I use a 400W or 600W bulb in it?
A: No, ballasts can only be used with bulbs that are of the same wattage rating. A 1000W ballast can only be used with a 1000W bulb, a 400W with a 400W, etc. *This does not apply to the dimmable Lumateks, which can use a 600W bulb if dimming switch is set to 600W, etc.*
Q: Can an HPS ballast be used to power a metal halide bulb?
A: This is never recommended, the ballast and bulb type (wattage and operation) must match. Convertible ballasts, however, can be switched between MH and HPS modes. There is also the option of using a conversion bulb, this is a special type of bulb which allows an HPS ballast to operate a MH bulb or visa versa. *This does not apply to the Phantom digital models*
Big Growing Performance in a Small Package
10% More Lumens than Magnetic!
30% Lighter than Magnetic!
- High intensity grow light with built-in digital ballast
- Virtually silent operation
- Automatically converts from Sodium to Halide
- Energy efficient
- Air-cooling options available
- Low profile, light weight
- Completely pre-wired
- Includes instructions, hangers and lighting recommendations
To avoid lamp compatibility issues, do not use standard Metal Halide lamps with the SBE product line. Please use only the following bulbs in place of standard Metal Halide.
-Sunpulse 250W - SPG23K
-Sunpulse 400W - SPG43K/SPG46.4K
-Eye Hortilux 250W Metal Ace Conversion - HX51788
-Eye Hortilux 400W Metal Ace Conversion - HX51830
-Venture Lighting 400W Halide Conversion - BUHL400CNE28
