{"product_id":"600w-metal-halide-lamp-by-digi-lumen-6k-se","title":"600W Metal Halide Lamp by Digi-Lumen — 6K Veg Spectrum, 988 μmol\/s SE","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003e988 μmol\/s PPF\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eStrong photon flux output for a 600W single-ended MH — drives healthy veg-stage canopy density.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003e6000K Daylight Spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eCool, crisp blue light that mimics natural daylight and locks in tight nodal spacing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eDigital Ballast Match\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eOptimised for high-frequency electronic ballasts running over 60 kHz — runs stable, runs hard.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eE40 Mogul Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eStandard SE fitting — drops straight into any single-ended reflector with an E40 socket.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.5rem 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600W\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamp Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal Halide (MH)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6000K\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePPF Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 988 μmol\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminous Flux:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57,600 Lumens\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e E40 Mogul\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Ended (SE)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240V\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBallast Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital electronic, \u0026gt;60 kHz\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetative growth, propagation\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f9a825; padding: 1rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #e65100; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHeads Up — Lamp Care Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.2rem; padding: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe arc tube runs hot — up to 1100°C internally. Treat the bulb with respect when handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNever restart a hot lamp. Wait at least 10 minutes after power-off before firing it back up, or you'll cook the bulb early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eClean only when the lamp is fully cold. Liquids on a hot bulb can crack the quartz jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAlways handle with clean gloves or a soft cloth. Skin oils cause hot spots and shorten lamp life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThis lamp is for digital ballasts only — magnetic ballasts are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eConfirm your ballast is a 600W high-frequency digital electronic unit (over 60 kHz). Magnetic ballasts will not run this lamp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003ePower down the ballast and let any previous lamp cool fully before swapping. Use a clean cloth or gloves when handling the new bulb.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eScrew the lamp into your single-ended E40 reflector socket — finger-tight only, no force needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eHang the reflector at a sensible height above the canopy and dial in your extraction — HID lamps put out heat, so airflow matters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003ePower up — the lamp will reach full output within roughly 15 minutes. Watch your canopy temps and adjust height as needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003eWhen you're ready to flip to flower, kill the power, let the lamp cool, and swap in a 600W HPS to run on the same digital ballast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/digi-lumen-600-w-e-ballast-with-pwm\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eDigi-Lumen 600W e-Ballast\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe native ballast pair — high-frequency digital, dimmable from 250W to 690W super-lumen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultra-lite-reflector-by-seahawk\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eUltra-Lite Reflector by SeaHawk\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eSingle-ended bat-wing reflector with E40 holder built in — fits this lamp straight out the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hid-grow-lighting\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003e600W HPS Lamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eBrowse compatible 600W SE HPS lamps to swap in for the flowering phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rope-ratchet-by-cultiv8-adjustable-hangers\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eRope Ratchets by Cultiv8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eHang your reflector at the right height and adjust easily as the canopy stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWill this lamp run on a magnetic ballast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan I run this lamp through flowering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs this single-ended or double-ended?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eSingle-ended (SE) with an E40 mogul base. It fits any standard SE reflector — not for double-ended (DE) fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat PPF does this lamp put out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e988 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow long does a Metal Halide lamp last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eMH 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhy is this MH lamp better than a retro-fit MH?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDo you ship Australia-wide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1c3a1c; color: #fff; padding: 2rem; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff !important; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.3rem;\"\u003eVeg Growth, Dialled In.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #aed1ae !important; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003ePure 6K daylight spectrum and 988 μmol\/s of PPF for tight, healthy vegetative canopies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton id=\"btn-add-to-cart\" style=\"background: #b67317 !important; color: #fff !important; padding: 0.85rem 2rem !important; border: none !important; border-radius: 6px !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: 700 !important; cursor: pointer !important;\"\u003eAdd to Cart\u003c\/button\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hid-grow-lighting\" style=\"background: transparent !important; color: #fff !important; padding: 0.85rem 2rem !important; border: 2px solid #fff !important; border-radius: 6px !important; font-size: 1rem !important; font-weight: 600 !important; text-decoration: none !important; display: inline-block !important;\"\u003eBrowse HID Lighting\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n  var btn = document.getElementById('btn-add-to-cart');\n  if (!btn) return;\n  btn.addEventListener('click', function() {\n    fetch('\/cart\/add.js', {\n      method: 'POST',\n      headers: {'Content-Type': 'application\/json'},\n      body: JSON.stringify({id: parseInt('51468602605866', 10), quantity: 1})\n    }).then(function(response) {\n      return response.json();\n    }).then(function(data) {\n      if (data.status \u0026\u0026 data.status !== 200) { throw new Error(data.description); }\n      btn.textContent = 'Added to Cart';\n      btn.style.background = '#2e5e2e';\n      setTimeout(function() {\n        btn.textContent = 'Add to Cart';\n        btn.style.background = '#b67317';\n      }, 2000);\n    }).catch(function() {\n      btn.textContent = 'Error — Try Again';\n      btn.style.background = '#c0392b';\n      setTimeout(function() {\n        btn.textContent = 'Add to Cart';\n        btn.style.background = '#b67317';\n      }, 2500);\n    });\n  });\n});\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Digi-Lumen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51468602605866,"sku":"DL-LAMP-MH-600W6K","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1573\/3290\/files\/Digi-Lumen-600-W-MH.jpg?v=1777254982","url":"https:\/\/www.thegrowguys.com.au\/products\/600w-metal-halide-lamp-by-digi-lumen-6k-se","provider":"The Grow Guys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}