Lumatek 250 W MH

Product detailed description

Lumatek 250 W MH discharge lamp for the growth phase

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

Specifications

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

When to choose an MH discharge lamp

Choose an MH discharge lamp when you want to keep plants compact and support foliage growth during the growth phase. Compared with HPS, which encourages flowering with warmer light, MH provides a cooler, bluer spectrum closer to daylight. For the full cycle, MH is often combined with HPS during the flowering phase.

Connection

Operate the discharge lamp with a Lumatek 250 W digital ballast and fit it into a reflector with an E40 base, such as the Lumatek Xenon 2. You will achieve the highest performance and lowest risk of damage when combining it with a Lumatek ballast, but it also works with other 250 W HPS/MH ballasts.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Can I also use it for flowering?
The MH discharge lamp is primarily intended for growth (vegetative development). A sodium (HPS) discharge lamp or a lamp with a dual spectrum is better suited to the flowering phase. Many growers combine MH during growth and HPS during flowering to cover the full cycle.