Lumatek 250W MH

Product detailed description

Lumatek 250W MH lamp for the growth phase

The Lumatek 250W MH lamp is a metal-halide lamp designed for the vegetative, growth phase of cultivation. MH lamps emit a bluer spectrum than sodium (HPS) lamps, which supports compact growth, strong stems and abundant foliage. E40 base, 250 W output.

Parameters

• Output: 250 W
• Type: MH (metal-halide lamp)
• Spectrum: growth spectrum (suitable for vegetation)
• Base: E40 (single-base)
• Warranty: 1 year

When to choose an MH lamp

You choose an MH lamp when you want to keep plants compact and support leaf mass in the growth phase. Compared with HPS, which drives flowering with warmer light, MH gives a cooler, bluer spectrum closer to daylight. For the full cycle, MH is often combined with HPS in the flowering phase.

Connection

Operate the lamp with a digital Lumatek 250W ballast and fit it into a shade with an E40 base, such as Lumatek Xenon 2. You will get the highest output and the lowest risk of damage in combination with a Lumatek ballast, but it also works with other 250W HPS/MH ballasts.

Frequently asked questions

What is an MH lamp suitable for?
The Lumatek 250W MH metal-halide lamp is intended for the vegetative, growth phase. Its bluer spectrum supports compact growth, strong stems and foliage. For the flowering phase, a sodium (HPS) lamp with a warmer spectrum is more suitable.

Which ballast do I need for the lamp?
Operate the Lumatek 250W MH lamp with a 250 W ballast designed for HPS/MH lamps. You will get the highest output and the lowest risk of damage with a Lumatek ballast, but the lamp also works with other 250W ballasts.

Can I use it for flowering too?
The MH lamp is primarily for growth (vegetative). For the flowering phase, a sodium (HPS) lamp or a lamp with a dual spectrum is more suitable. Many growers combine MH in growth and HPS in flowering to cover the full cycle.