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The 600W Metal Halide Lamp by Digi-Lumen is a single-ended 6000K bulb engineered for high-frequency digital ballasts. With 988 μmol/s of PPF and 57,600 lumens of output, it pushes a clean, daylight-quality blue spectrum that drives tight vegetative growth, lush foliage, and strong stem structure. Built specifically for electronic ballasts running above 60 kHz, this lamp is the veg-stage workhorse for any grower who's already running a digital setup.
Specifications
- The arc tube runs hot — up to 1100°C internally. Treat the bulb with respect when handling.
- Never restart a hot lamp. Wait at least 10 minutes after power-off before firing it back up, or you'll cook the bulb early.
- Clean only when the lamp is fully cold. Liquids on a hot bulb can crack the quartz jacket.
- Always handle with clean gloves or a soft cloth. Skin oils cause hot spots and shorten lamp life.
- This lamp is for digital ballasts only — magnetic ballasts are not compatible.
How To Use
Pairs Well With
The native ballast pair — high-frequency digital, dimmable from 250W to 690W super-lumen.
Ultra-Lite Reflector by SeaHawkSingle-ended bat-wing reflector with E40 holder built in — fits this lamp straight out the box.
600W HPS LampsBrowse compatible 600W SE HPS lamps to swap in for the flowering phase.
Rope Ratchets by Cultiv8Hang your reflector at the right height and adjust easily as the canopy stretches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this lamp run on a magnetic ballast?
No. This is a high-frequency lamp designed for electronic digital ballasts running above 60 kHz. Magnetic ballasts cycle at 50 Hz and won't fire this bulb correctly. If you're on a magnetic setup, look at a retro-fit MH lamp instead.
Can I run this lamp through flowering?
No. This is a 6000K cool blue spectrum, built for veg. For bloom, swap to a 600W HPS lamp on the same digital ballast — that's the red-rich spectrum your plants want when flipping to flower.
Is this single-ended or double-ended?
Single-ended (SE) with an E40 mogul base. It fits any standard SE reflector — not for double-ended (DE) fixtures.
What PPF does this lamp put out?
988 μmol/s of photosynthetic photon flux, with a luminous output of 57,600 lumens. That's solid output for a 600W single-ended MH lamp on a digital ballast.
How long does a Metal Halide lamp last?
MH lamps degrade faster than HPS — output noticeably drops over time. Most growers replace MH bulbs every 6 to 12 months depending on hours of use. Pale, stretchy growth is your cue the lamp's tired and PAR has fallen off.
Why is this MH lamp better than a retro-fit MH?
It's a different tool for a different setup. A digital-tuned MH like this one runs more stable on high-frequency ballasts, holds output better over its life, and pairs cleanly with dimmable digital systems. Retro-fit MH lamps are built to run on cheaper magnetic ballasts — handy if that's what you've got, but not the same performance ceiling.
Do you ship Australia-wide?
Yes — we ship across Australia from our Tasmanian base. Free shipping kicks in over $499*. HID lamps are packed carefully to handle transit, but if anything arrives damaged, give us a yell and we'll sort it.
Veg Growth, Dialled In.
Pure 6K daylight spectrum and 988 μmol/s of PPF for tight, healthy vegetative canopies.