Index terms cmh lamp, compatibility index, ballast. Any interruption of input power or a sudden voltage drop may cause the arc to extinguish. This ballast should be used only with the matching 315w ceramic metal halide. Hydrofarms new phantom cmh system combines our phantom cmh reflector with the multivoltage phantom ceramic halide specific digital ballast and the philips doublejacketed master color 942 cdm elite mw 315w t12 ceramic metal halide.
If lamp or wiring is defective the ballast will shut down in 1. When used with our matched phantom cmh ballast and 315watt ceramic metal halide lamp, this. Thank you for your purchase of the phantom cmh ballast phbc3150. Hid lamps, like fluorescent lamps require a ballast. Ceramic metal halide cmh is a huge step forward in the world of 21st century horticulture. Staffed exclusively by industry experienced professionals. Not all metal halide lamps have been tested on or are compatible with hatch rst tm electronic metal halide ballast. T8 fluorescent parking garage lamps high efficiency ballast. Variable dimming to 50% power reduction is an option with ge ehid high wattage ballast. The first letter of the ansi code represents the lamp type. Mastercolor elite ceramic metal halide 3000k tubular singleended t4 lamps. Supply power for the ballast is based on typical commercial or residential input. A metalhalide lamp is an electrical lamp that produces light by an electric arc through a gaseous mixture of vaporized mercury and metal halides compounds of metals with bromine or iodine. The ehid ballast with a pulsearc lamp will produce 70% more lumens per watt than the obsolete probe start magnetic core and coil system.
It features highly efficient low frequency ballast with a hammer tone aluminium reflector. The phantom cmh reflector is specifically designed to be used with the phantom cmh 315w digital ballast and the philips mastercolor 315w ceramic metal halide. It features internal rf shielding, multiaspect protection circuitry, versatile 120208240v input voltage, and patented lamp depreciation control. Our systems include enhancedspectrum, 400watt ge horticultural cmh. A ballast is an electrical device needed to operate hid high intensity discharge lamps light bulbs. Metalarc pulse start mps metalarc pulse start lamps utilize metal halide performance with proven ignitor technology for longer life, improved lumen maintenance and reduced color shift over lamp life compared to standard metal halide products. This ballast should be used only with the matching 315w ceramic metal halide lamp to achieve the highest efficiency, safety, luminosity, and proper operation. It has been demonstrated the possibility of regulating ceramic metalhalide lamps with lighting flow dimmerstabilizer. Metal halide wall packs 6 ceramic metal halide lamp 7 pulse start metal halide lamp 7. Growers house is a direct supplier for commercial grow operations as well as growathome diy hobbyists growers. Phantom cmh 315w digital ballast phantom digital ballasts. Ceramic metal halide lamps are usually rated for universal positioning, this means that they can be positioned vertically as well as horizontally, so feel free to play around with the positioning.
The ceramic discharge metalhalide cdm lamp, often referred to as ceramic metal halide lamp cmh is a source of light that is a type of metal halide lamp which is 1020% more efficient than the traditional quartz metal halide. Our hydro crunch 315watt cmh conversion kit includes 315w ballast and cmh to mog lamp socket adapter. Ceramic hps enhances essential oil production and produces plants with minimal stretching. Ballast sunburst cmh 3100k,sbcmh31531k and 4200k,sbcmh31542k ceramic metal halide system the sunburst cmh system combines the reflector and ballast into a single unit that brings the benefits of ceramic metal halide. Cmh 315 grow light system for better light intensity and. Ceramic arc tube metal halide lamps are recommended.
Htg supply is your source for ceramic metal halide cmh grow lights. Ultimately, these proved to be too cumbersome with heavy ballasts and as much as a pound of mercury. The ceramic discharge metalhalide cdm lamp, often referred to as ceramic metal halide. Hydro crunch 315watt cmh ceramic metal halide ballast. Single ended ceramic metal halide lamps are made to provide symmetrical. Evision mini ballasts for 20w, 22w, 39w, and 50w ceramic metal halide.
Compared to old 1970s high pressure sodium lighting, ceramic metal halide. Mastercolor cdm ceramic metal halide 150 watt pulse start. Best ceramic metal halide lights 2020 cmh grow lights. The advantage of metal halide is a bright, whitelight output, making it highly suitable for commercial applications such as retail stores and all commercial and industrial installations where light color quality is important. If standard quartz metal halide lamps are used, please consult both the manufacturer of the lamps and hatch for approval before using non ceramic. Comparative study of energyefficiency and conservation systems. Using stateoftheart electronic ballasts, precision optical components and durable all metal. Thank you for purchasing hydrofarms phantom cmh 315 phr3150 ceramic metal halide reflector. Like other highintensity discharge lamps, they require a correctly rated electrical ballast in. Evision reduced profile ballasts for 70w and 100w metal halide lamps.
Couple quicktronic metal halide ballasts with high performance, metalarc pulsestart or metalarc powerball ceramic lamps. Hid lamps, like fluorescent lamps require a ballast to provide the proper starting voltage for the. Description htg supply ceramic metal halide grow light. Hellion cmh 315w digital ballast 315w uhf ceramic metal halide ballast. Lampballast compatibility index for efficient ceramic metal halide. Couple quicktronic high efficiency fluorescent ballasts with high efficacy, long life octron t8 and pentron t5 and tho lamps. New power controlled electronic ballasts are made by various gear manufacturers for ceramic metal halide lamps. In 1933, ge began marketing a new mercury lamp followed by the high pressure sodium lamp in 1961, the quartz metal halide lamp in 1962 and the ceramic metal halide. If standard quartz metal halide lamps are used, please consult both the manufacturer of the lamps and hatch for approval before using non ceramic lamps of the proper. Thank you for your purchase of the phantom cmh ballast phbc3151. Choosing the right lighting for indoor growing is crucial for healthy plant life, no matter what crops are being grown. Lamp configurations include low and high wattage types, both clear and. Ceramic metal halide lamps feature up to 20,000 hour life, a wattage range of 20400w, and 80100lpw efficacy. Ceramic discharge metal halide cmh lamps are unique among the presently used.
The cmh 315w ballast is a low frequency, squarewave digital ballast designed specifically for the 315w ceramic halide lamp. Product information metal halidelamps and specification guide. The lumatek 315w cmh electronic ballast has been developed to drive a 315 watt ceramic metal halide horticultural grow lamp only. While there are different growing lights to choose from, there is one that has earned the.
Pulse start metal halide lamps are designed for operation on only approved ballasts with metal halide pulse ignitors. Examples of hid lamps are metal halide and high pressure sodium hps. A 150 watt cmh bulb will work with two ansi code ballasts. Metal halide lamps, traditionally made with quartz arc tubes, are prone to colour shift through life and lamptolamp colour variation. The short, compact reflector design maximizes light with 8% more light hitting the canopy and 30% more uniform light than the competition. Juno ceramic metal halide cmh trac lighting offers a wide range of solutions to help you meet the challenges of achieving peak energy efficiency, premium optical performance, enduring reliability and maximum value. The new eye hortilux cmh 315 grow light system takes the next step for grow light systems. Ceramic metal halide cmh and ceramic discharge metal halide cdm lamps from philips, gavita, sun system, and other suppliers in 315w, 330w, 660w, 860w, 900w, and w. Lamp maintenance notice to start new lamps or replaced lamps, turn off ballast input voltage for 10 seconds then back on. Glux 630w watt ceramic metal halide cmh cdm grow light fixture ballast kit. Metalarc pulse start mps metalarc pulse start lamps utilize metal halide performance with proven ignitor technology for longer life, improved lumen maintenance and reduced color shift over lamp life compared to standard metal halide.
Ceramic metal halide lamps are usually rated for universal positioning, this means that they can be positioned vertically as well as horizontally, so feel free to play around with the positioning to find the best configuration for your grow area. The numbers following the lamp type refer to the electrical characteristics required by the ballast. Use fused or thermally protected ballast see instructions. Do not operate these ballasts on noncompatible openrated lamps. C for ceramic metal halide and m for quartz metal halide. In 1919, ge purchased the cooper hewitt vapor lamp co. At least 2 feet over the canopy to avoid hot spots and provide a good spread. The purpose of this study is to characterize the lighting performance of bilevel ceramic metal halide cmh area lighting fixtures for substation uplight duty and to quantify the energy savings potential when compared to conventional pulse start metal halide. Phantom cmh reflector, ballast, and lamp kit 4200k cmh. Ge 93295 400 watt ed18 high pressure sodium metal halide conversion lamp operates on 400 watt electronic hps ballast unprotected arc tube 3000k ansi m169s51e mogul base. When ignited hid lamps take time to warmup and reach full luminance. The hydro crunch 315watt cmh conversion kit allows you to convert any existing light reflector with a standard mogul socket to use with a 315w ceramic metal halide lamp two prong base with our socket adapter and 315w cmh ballast. That is where you swiped that image of the spectrums.
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