{"product_id":"solarmax-1000w-metal-halide-veg-lamp","title":"SolarMax 1000W Metal Halide Veg Lamp — 90,000 Lumens, 7200K","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eThe SolarMax 1000W MH Veg Lamp delivers the full blue-violet spectrum plants thrive on during early-stage development. Pumping out 90,000 lumens at 7200K, this Metal Halide bulb is purpose-built for vegetative growth — driving compact, vigorous structure, tight nodal spacing, and strong root development. ISO-certified manufacturing, 15,000-hour lamp life, and a one-year warranty round it out. Runs on any standard 1000W MH ballast.\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003e90,000 Lumens at 7200K\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eCool blue-white spectrum drives compact, vigorous vegetative growth with tight internodes.\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;\"\u003eVeg-Tuned Spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eCustom spectral distribution heavy in the 380–520nm blue band — exactly what young plants need most.\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;\"\u003e15,000 Hour Life\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eLong service life means more cycles per lamp before you're shopping for a replacement.\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;\"\u003eISO-Certified Build\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eISO-certified engineering and manufacturing, backed by a full one-year warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; 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 1000W\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamp Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal Halide (MH)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MHT 1000\/VEG\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLumens:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7200K\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBallast Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000W MH (electronic or magnetic)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e E39 Mogul (fits E40 sockets)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal (any orientation)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLamp Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15,000 hours\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e One year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetative growth, early-stage development\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003eThis lamp runs on a 1000W MH ballast — not an HPS ballast. Confirm your ballast type before installing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWattage must match exactly. A 1000W lamp needs a 1000W ballast — never run on lower or higher wattage settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways operate in an enclosed luminaire that complies with UL 1598. Never run an MH lamp in an open fixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 24\/7 lighting cycles, turn the lamp off once a week for at least 15 minutes — reduces rupture risk on continuous-duty MH lamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways handle with clean gloves or a soft cloth. Skin oils on the quartz cause hot spots and shorten lamp life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever restart a hot lamp. Wait at least 10 minutes after power-off before re-igniting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; 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: bold; 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 1000W MH unit (electronic or magnetic both work). If it's a 1000W HPS ballast, this lamp won't work — you'll need a conversion bulb instead.\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: bold; 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\u003eMake sure you're using an enclosed reflector that complies with UL 1598 — never run an MH lamp in an open fixture.\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: bold; 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\u003ePower down everything and let any previous lamp cool fully. Use clean gloves or a cloth 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: bold; 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\u003eScrew the lamp into your 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: bold; 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 — full brightness takes a few minutes to settle in. The lamp may appear dim during warm-up. That's normal for a discharge lamp.\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: bold; 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\u003eSet hang height for veg — typically 50–80cm above the canopy for 1000W. Watch your plants and adjust as they grow into the light.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; 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 style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\" href=\"\/collections\/ballasts\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003e1000W MH Ballasts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eBrowse 1000W MH ballasts that this lamp is designed to run on — both digital and magnetic compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\" href=\"\/products\/ultra-lite-reflector-by-seahawk\"\u003e\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 rated for 250–1000W HID — fits this lamp's E39 mogul base perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\" href=\"\/collections\/inline-exhaust-fans\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eInline Exhaust Fans\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e1000W HID puts out heavy heat — pair with a properly sized fan to keep canopy temps in check during veg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\" href=\"\/products\/rope-ratchet-by-cultiv8-adjustable-hangers\"\u003e\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;\"\u003eAdjust hang height easily as your plants stretch through veg — keep optimal canopy distance day by day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 work on an HPS ballast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. This is a standard Metal Halide lamp that requires a 1000W MH ballast. If you're running an HPS ballast and want a blue-spectrum veg lamp, you'll need a conversion bulb (sold separately) — not this standard MH variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\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 use this for flowering as well as veg?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. The 7200K spectrum is heavily blue-shifted and tuned for vegetative growth. For flowering, you'll want an HPS lamp or a flowering-specific MH like the SolarMax Gold (3000K). Most growers run MH for veg, then switch to HPS for the flower flip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\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 MH better than HPS for veg?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003ePlants in early growth stages respond strongest to blue light in the 380–520nm range. MH lamps emit a heavy blue-violet spectrum that drives compact growth, tight internodes, and strong root systems. HPS skews red-orange and is better suited to flowering — using it for veg often produces stretchy, leggy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\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 size space does a 1000W MH cover for veg?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eA 1000W MH covers a generous veg footprint — typically 1.8m x 1.8m comfortably, or larger if you're running supplemental light. Hang at 50–80cm above the canopy and adjust as plants grow. Smaller spaces will need a higher mounting position to avoid heat stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\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 this lamp last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eRated 15,000 hours of operation. Most growers replace 1000W MH lamps after 12 to 18 months of regular use. Watch your plants — stretchy growth or pale leaves can be a sign the spectrum is shifting and the lamp is fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\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;\"\u003eDoes it come with a warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes. SolarMax backs every lamp with a full one-year manufacturer warranty against defects. Keep your packaging and proof of purchase in case you need to make a claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\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\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;\"\u003eCompact, Vigorous Veg. Every Cycle.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #aed1ae !important; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e90,000 lumens of veg-tuned blue spectrum, ISO-certified build, backed by a one-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton 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;\" id=\"btn-add-to-cart\"\u003eAdd to Cart\u003c\/button\u003e \u003ca 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;\" href=\"\/collections\/hid-grow-lighting\"\u003eBrowse HID Lighting\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SolarMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51469905297706,"sku":"SMX-LAMP-MH-1000WVEG","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/1573\/3290\/files\/SolarMax-1000W-Metal-Halide-Veg-Lamp-90000-Lumens-7200K.webp?v=1779606219","url":"https:\/\/www.thegrowguys.com.au\/products\/solarmax-1000w-metal-halide-veg-lamp","provider":"The Grow Guys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}